Meet the Staff

Editor in Chief

Emerson Porter

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Emerson Porter is a junior triple major studying English, Creative Writing, and Philosophy with minors in Rhetoric/Writing and Theatre. Emerson spends their free time refurbishing old furniture, gardening, and writing writing writing about just about any and everything. They are honored to be the Editor-in-Chief of The Pearl or the second year in a row now, taking their time to read through entries and set regulations to make sure that the magazine runs as smoothly and inclusively as possible. 

Art Editor

Enza McMahon

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Enza McMahon is a sophomore here at Coe, and she is thrilled for you to see this edition of the Pearl! She is also the president of Environmental Club and an avid koala-lover. 

Assistant Editor and Treasurer

Adele Dummermuth

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Adele Dummermuth is sophomore studying Creative Writing, Rhetoric, English, and History. She loves all writing but has a particular passion for poetry, especially the haiku. 

Assistant Art Editor

Arianne Maxwell

Assistant to the Editors

Aj Jensen

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Aj Jensen is a first-year double majoring in Political Science and English. She loves Dr. Pepper and Kraft Mac and Cheese. They spend all of there free time either in the Green Room in Dows or playing the Sims 4. She is excited to work hard to help make The Pearl a success!

2024 Readers

Katie Kerlik

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Katie Kerlik is an English/Creative writing major and a 1st year at Coe. She's from Louisville, NE. She likes reading, writing, and fishing. 

Kylie Hoy 

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Kylie Hoy is a junior studying English and Business Administration. This is her second year reading for the Pearl. If you can't find her in the Writing Center or out giving a campus tour, she's probably marching around campus in a bright yellow trench coat. 

Courtney Rhinehart 

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Courtney Rhinehart is a Freshman English and Creative Writing major. She loves to read, write, draw, play piano, and bake when she has free time.

Jay Denning

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Jay Denning is an eccentric democratically elected nerd representative for my local community. He is also a seasoned writing center consultant with 50+ consultations under his belt. 

Beth VanDyk

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Beth VanDyk is a sophomore majoring in English and Creative Writing. In addition to being on The Pearl team, they run the Coetry Quarto in the Writing Center and help lead a few clubs on campus. They enjoy drinking tea, reading, and board games. 

Logan Mathis

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Logan Mathis is a senior who loves poetry, theater, and fiction. She bases her life around art and strives to make this world just a little bit more beautiful. 

Lee Munchoff

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Lee Munchoff is in their second year at Coe, studying economics and data science and working in the writing center. In their spare time, they enjoy performing comedic speeches and acting in Coe's theater program. They're currently trying to overcome the discomfort of listening to recordings of their own voice. 

Ashton Proctor

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Ashton Proctor is a freshman at Coe majoring in Public Accounting, Business Administration, and Social & Criminal Justice and a member of the women's soccer team. 

Jacob Slattery

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Alli Hagness

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Alli Hagness is a first year student studying biology and chemistry. A few things she loves is hanging out with friends, petting cats, and playing tennis! 

Lily Mayo

Riley Swanson

Rebecca Havel

Shannon Grogan

Ava Shrank

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Ava Shrank is on the dance team here at Coe. She loves reading and photography and she is a STEM major 

Contact us at

thepearl@coe.edu