Readers
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Liz BrowningLiz is a sophomore creative writing and professional writing double major from the west side (best side) of Cincinnati. Along with being a first-year reader for HCM, she is the publicity chair of F.W.O.R.D. and a general member of the College Democrats and Etheridge Hall’s CLT. Outside of academics and student orgs, Liz can be found hammocking in the underrated corners of Western campus, putting off writing her own novel, creating an excessive amount of Spotify playlists, and binge watching early-2000s TV shows. Her idealistic dreams include eventually residing in New York City and working in the publishing industry.
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Julia HastingsJulia is a second year English literature and professional writing double major from Huron, OH. On a given day, she can be found wandering around outside, petting her cat, Peter, eating chips and queso, rewatching Buffy the Vampire Slayer, drawing in her sketchbook, and pondering existence. When she is not off in her own world, she can be found on campus in the English honors fraternity, Sigma Tau Delta, and social sorority, Alpha Xi Delta. She hopes to someday live near the ocean, travel the world, and become a book editor.
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Caroline FunkCaroline is a sophomore English Literature/Creative Writing major and philosophy minor from Cleveland, Ohio. When she is not writing essays or analyzing readings for class, she is writing her favorite style of fictional short stories and poems while religiously drinking coffee. She aspires to travel to London and, really, all of Europe and become an English professor. In addition to Happy Captive, Caroline is a member of Alpha Delta Pi, the Honors and Writing Scholars community, and Sigma Tau Delta, the English honors fraternity.
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Gia MarianiGia is a junior Zoology and Western double major, as well as a photography minor. She is from Bettendorf, Iowa where she raises miniature horses. In her free time she can be found hiking, cuddling with the neighborhood cat, reading murder mysteries, and playing videogames. She also volunteers at Miami’s CSA Farm as part of her one Western class. Besides being a first-year reader for HCM she is also a photographer for GreenHawks Media, a monitor in the photography lab, and part of Zoology & Biology Club.
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Elli CarderElli is a sophomore creative writing major from Trenton, Ohio (but she’ll just say she’s from Cincinnati). When she’s not writing or daydreaming about writing, you can find her listening to Sufjan Stevens, crying over Little Women, or pretending to do her homework. Outside of HCM she works at a record store in Hamilton and at Armstrong when classes are in session. She hopes to one day be able to move to NYC and work in the publishing industry as well as publish her own novels.
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Fiona LawlerFiona is a senior english literature and journalism co-major, with a minor in creative writing. When she isn't writing essays or producing stories for class, you can find her outside, writing poetry, reading a good book (anything by Margaret Atwood), or doing yoga. A huge animal lover, she also loves to spend time with her five-year-old yorkie poo, Marley and her new baby hamster, Luna. Outside of HCM, she is a writer and reporter for the Oxford Observer, works at King Library Circulation Desk, and is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma on campus. One day, she hopes to work in the publishing industry or be a writer for a magazine, travel the world, and have LOTS of pets.
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Renée SmestadRenee is a Junior Interactive Media Studies, English: Creative Writing, and Professional Writing Triple Major from Long Island, New York. In her free time, Renee can be found re-watching Avatar: The Last Airbender or The Lord of the Rings for seemingly the thousandth time, and is never without a chai latte in hand. She loves reading and writing short fiction stories, and particularly enjoys playing with form. Outside of Happy Captive, Renee is involved in Miami Activities and Programming (MAP) and is a participant in the Digital Innovation Program, through which she will be interning abroad in Luxembourg for the Spring 2021 semester! Being a part of the Happy Captive team has been an incredibly rewarding experience for Renee, and she can’t wait to continue to be a part of this amazing organization!
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Kat PikusKat is a first-year psychology major from Carmel, Indiana who has a knack for baking. When she is not reading science fiction short stories she is walking with her dog, Shadow, chasing her cat, Artemis, working out or binging cartoons. When she finds her way back to reality, she is a member of Active Minds, CHAARG, a first-year Happy Captive Magazine reader, and wonders why she is not a procrastinator. She dreams of living in the northeast with an ample number of pets and books to keep her company.
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Makayla DuffieMakayla is a second-year transfer student from the University of Cincinnati, majoring in English Literature and Psychology. She has lived in Ohio most of her life, so Oxford is just like home. She has a passion for writing as well as music, and she can be found practicing with the Miami Steel Band twice a week. She hopes to become an educator or school counselor and teach kids the value of reading. She hopes to write something that touches the lives of people all over the world, something they can get lost in, just as she did in middle school reading Harry Potter. Her favorite places to spend time in are Oxford Lane Library or SoHi, because their super fries are just Heaven. |
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Mady WilsonMady is a third-year english literature and professional writing major with a social justice studies minor from Zanesville, Ohio. She is an amateur artist, a professional procrastinator, and a sass master. When she’s not furiously typing away on her computer you can find her on Pinterest whilst snuggled in a blanket and drinking coffee. She is torn between being a grant writing or an editor as a career after graduation (hopefully she’ll figure it out). In addition to being a HCM reader, Mady is a writing consultant at Howe Writing Center in King Library.
Holly PappanoHolly is a second-year triple-major in Chinese, Linguistics, and Creative Writing with a double-minor in Spanish and Economics. She has a love for words, whether in English or otherwise, and is passionate about language--having spent extensive time abroad in China and Europe. While she currently has far too many interests to narrow down a specific career direction, she has always loved reading and writing in her free time. When she doesn’t have a pen (preferably a .38 blue MUJI) or a book (probably something by Huxley or Bowen) in hand, she’s likely out hiking or perched in the corner of a coffee shop. She hopes to live in the UK one day with a black cat named Poe, perhaps writing for a living or doing something that involves languages. Jazlyn SimonJazlyn is a Miami freshman linguistics major and Chinese and statistical methods minor from the suburbs of Dayton. She loves to read, write, learn to play guitar (probably poorly), drink boba and spend time with her friends. She loves any kind of writing style that elicits feelings of human desire and nostalgia. She wants to speak four languages at the very least and work for a language research organization. She wants to travel the world, but settling down in the hillsides of Spain doesn’t sound half bad either.
Erin AdelmanErin is a senior creative writing and art history double major from Dublin, Ohio. For the past three years she has been on the staff of Happy Captive and absolutely loved engaging with other creatives at Miami. She enjoys drinking coffee, painting, reading, and writing. She enjoys reading poetry from Sappho and Mary Oliver, among others, as well as literary fiction. Outside of HCM, Erin is a curatorial intern at the Miami University Art Museum. She wants to pursue a career in art museum curation, while also hoping to publish her own fiction stories. Abbey ElizondoAbbey is a freshman creative writing major from Bexley, Ohio. After finishing her most recent read you can find her drafting new pieces of writing or out golfing with her friends. She is drawn to writing that blends reality and fiction in a seamless way. She is a Happy Captive reader and hopes to join more organizations on campus. During her time at Miami she hopes to develop her own unique writing style that stands out from what she normally reads.
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