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Lyra Duffy<\/h3>
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    Lyra is a junior majoring in Writing, Rhetoric, and Communication, with minors in Business and Anthropology. Lyra is co-editor in chief of TU\u2019s student newspaper,\u00a0The Rambler.\u00a0<\/em>In addition, they are involved with Student Government Association, and Transy\u2019s Speech and Debate team. Lyra enjoys spending time at coffee shops, reading, making zines, crocheting, and taking neighborhood walks.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Samantha Farr<\/h3>
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      Sam Farr is a senior from Frankfort, Kentucky with a double major in Psychology and Theater Performance. Outside of the writing center, she keeps herself busy with actively participating in Transy\u2019s mainstage theater productions, acting as the Vice President of the Theater Guild, and participating in Greek life, and choir. She loves listening to music (Hozier especially!!), reading books, spending time outside, and drinking tea and coffee!\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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      Sam Garvin<\/h3>
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        Sam Garvin is a senior majoring in Psychology and Digital Arts and Media. He is passionate about working with patrons on their assignments. In his spare time he enjoys watching One Piece and playing Minecraft as well as studying for classes, and writing papers.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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        Audrey Gass<\/h3>
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          Audrey is a senior from Dallas, Texas, double majoring in Accounting and Business Finance with a minor in Philosophy. Along with being a Writing Center staffer, Audrey plays on the Transylvania Women\u2019s Volleyball team, is the Director of Academic Excellence for Tri Delta, serves on the Student Activities Board, works as an Admissions Ambassador, tutors in Accounting, and is a member of Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society. She enjoys spending her free time watching movies, reading books, and sleeping. She is so excited to work as a writing center staffer and connect with others while fostering creativity.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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          Caroline Host<\/h3>
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            Caroline is a senior from Lexington, KY, majoring in WRC. Along with the writing center, she is also an ACE tutor, a member of FSL, a photographer for the Rambler, and on the ResLife team as an RA. Outside of campus activities, Caroline is most passionate about studying history, literature, and film, and will always love to talk about her favorites! Being a writer herself, she cannot wait to work with others here in the writing center.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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            Dylan Howell<\/h3>
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              Dylan Howell is a Transylvanian student pursuing an English major from Prestonsburg, Ky. He serves as a Transylvania Writing Center Staffer, editor of The Transylvanian literary magazine, and Transylvania Writer\u2019s Circle member. In his spare time, he spends time with friends, reading, translating Ancient Greek, and writing via typewriter.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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              Emily Jackson<\/h3>
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                I am a senior studying Writing, Rhetoric & Communications with minors in Political Science and Spanish. I am an admissions ambassador and co-leader of food justice and involved in FSL. In my free time, I enjoy walking and running outside.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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                Olivia Jackson<\/h3>
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                  Olivia is a Senior majoring in Writing, Rhetoric, and Communication, and minoring in Psychology. She is the copy editor of Transy’s newspaper, The Rambler, and is involved in FSL life on campus. In her free time, she enjoys writing poetry and has previously self-published a collection of poems to sell at Transy’s maker’s market. Olivia appreciates the opportunity to be involved with the writing center and assist students in their writing process.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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                  Erin Kendall<\/h3>
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                    Erin is a senior from Lexington, KY majoring in Computer Science and Spanish with a minor in Philosophy. Around campus, they are involved in Band and tutor for Computer Science. They have also been an Irish dancer for over 13 years, and teach the youth beginner program on weekends. When they are not busy with school, Erin loves to read, listen to music, and work on yarn projects. Erin is very excited to work with everyone to make writing fun and stress-free!<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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                    Evan Paden<\/h3>
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                      Evan is a junior from Lexington, KY, majoring in WRC and Spanish, with a minor in Environmental Studies. Along with working in the Writing Center, Evan is involved in Greek life on campus. When she’s not busy with class work, Evan loves going to the gym, spending time outdoors, and spending all her time with friends! Evan is excited to get involved with students looking for writing support.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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                      Alex Perry<\/h3>
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                        Alex is a sophomore from Hebron, Kentucky who is majoring in Computer Science and French. Outside of the writing center, she is a building manager for the Campus Center, a Computer Science tutor, and is involved in the Student Activities Board. When not studying in the library, she can be found reading a historical fiction novel, playing video games with friends, or listening to her new music obsession. With a coffee in her hand, Alex also enjoys exploring the city and visiting thrift stores.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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                        Kate Polson<\/h3>
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                          Kate is a senior from Glasgow, KY majoring in Education & Social Change and minoring in Creative Writing and Philosophy. She plans on attending law school after graduation. Kate is Chief of Staff for TU’s Student Government Association, a writer for The Rambler, and an avid attendee of campus\u00a0events. She enjoys learning about other\u00a0courses through sessions in The Writing Center!<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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                          Cameron Ritchie<\/h3>
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                            Cameron is a Senior from Lexington, KY, majoring in Political Science. Along with being a Writing Center Staffer, they are also the Event Coordinator for The Rambler and a member of the Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity. In Cameron’s free time, he likes spending time with friends, reading, and visiting parks.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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                            Alayna Seng<\/h3>
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                              Alayna is a senior here at Transylvania University studying Computer Science. She is hoping to become a Web Developer after graduation but enjoys writing for fun in her spare time. When she’s not in class she is either taking a million pictures of her pets or is searching for a new recipe to bake. She is very excited to be working as a writing center staffer and looks forward to meeting everyone!<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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                              Olivia Sparks<\/h3>
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                                Olivia is a junior from Lexington, KY majoring in International Affairs on the Development Track and minoring in Spanish. She is a student athlete at Transy, competing for the Women’s Track and Field Team. Olivia is also an Admissions Ambassador and involved in Greek life on campus! In her free time, she loves running, being outdoors, cooking, and listening to The Weeknd.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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                                Skye Struwig<\/h3>
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                                  Skye is a senior from Victoria, Australia. A Psychology major and Creative Writing minor; Skye is also an editor for the Transylvanian literary magazine and a Residence Assistant. Off-campus, Skye volunteers as language arts a tutor for the Carnegie Center and enjoys a good afternoon perusing peddlers\u2019 malls and second-hand bookstores. Transylvania offers students many opportunities to flex their writing muscles and Skye is excited to aid others in honing theirs.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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                                  Emma Swallows<\/h3>
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                                    Emma Swallows is a senior majoring in political science and spanish and minoring in sociology. On campus, she serves as a Resident Assistant, the Executive Vice President for the Student Activities Board, the Membership Director of Phi Mu, the Marketing Director of the Pre-Law Society, and a member of Omicron Delta Kappa. Off-campus, she can be found at her off-campus job, Old School Coffee, or CycleYou.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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                                    Ellie Thornsbury<\/h3>
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                                      Ellie, a Louisville native, is a multifaceted senior at Transylvania University. Pursuing dual degrees in Digital Arts and Media and Writing, Rhetoric, and Communication, she excels as an Admissions Ambassador, Writing Center Tutor, and student-athlete on the Cross-Country and Track teams. 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