SPRING 2025 STAFF

 Lauren McGinn

Co-Editor-in-Chief 

I love drinking coffee from ceramic mugs but am a notorious spiller. So, if you find yourself walking in a 6-foot vicinity of me and my mug, prepare to be splashed at a high velocity. Other than spilling I study anthropology and philosophy, and my main interests are in aesthethic experience and phenomenology. 

 David Moretti

 Co-Editor-in-Chief

David Moretti is a senior English major and Irish Studies minor. He is also president of the Catholic University English Society and enjoys discussions about literature and creative writing with his peers. Aside from literature, David enjoys playing 90s rock music on the guitar, spending time with his friends, and making home-cooked meals in his kitchen. David is excited to be editing Vermilion this year and can't wait to see the beautiful work the community submits!

Mattigan DiBease

 Managing Editor

Mattigan is excited to be a part of Vermilion for the second year! She is a senior English major here at Catholic with a minor in Marketing Research. Mattigan is an avid reader with a huge love for movies and shows. She is a part of the Women's Soccer Team at Catholic as well. If you know her, she is a HUGE Philly sports fan (Go Birds!) She plans to graduate this spring, with plans to pursue a master's degree.

Austin Basso 

Web Writing Editor

Hi my name is Austin Basso. I am a junior criminology major with a minor in pre-law. I plan on attending law school after college

Maria Conti

Social Media Manager

Maria is a Senior Music Education Major from Rochester, NY. Some of her favorite hobbies include learning new instruments and new recipes to cook/bake. Maria is a Worship Leader for Praise and Worship adoration on Campus. Additionally, Maria is a NFL Buffalo Bills fan, and makes weekly trips to Wegman's due to the belief that there is no greater grocery store. She is excited for the opportunity to contribute to Vermilion for her last semester at CUA!

Elliana Arnold 

Flash Issues Assistant Editor

Elliana Arnold is a junior English Secondary Education major with a minor in Writing. She is the Managing Editor of the newspaper, The Tower, and the Secretary of Redline, one of the university’s joy-filled a cappella groups. Music is a passion of hers, and in addition to singing any chance she gets, she also loves to read, write, and play frisbee in her free time

Ariadna Rendon-Crespo 

Assistant Web Writing Editor

My name is Ariadna Rendon-Crespo. I am currently a sophomore bio major and a pre dental hygiene student. I live in DC. I love watching movies, hanging out with friends and family, trying new arts and crafts, and loves dogs

Nick Venettone

Flash Issues Editor

Hi! I am Nick Venettone, a junior criminology major with the intelligence studies certificate! I am excited to be apart of Vermillion this year and hope to make a positive impact in the magazine. I am from Lambertville NJ which is a small town that borders Pennsylvania along the Delaware River. After college I plan to become a police officer back home in New Jersey then ultimately join the FBI. Some of my hobbies are, the outdoors and here at school I like to hang out with friends   

Vanessa Rossa 

PR Manager

My name is Vanessa Rosa, and I’m a senior Media and Communications major at Catholic University. I believe storytelling has the power to connect, inspire, and amplify voices. Creativity is a driving force in my life, and I’m fascinated by how anyone can take a simple idea and transform it into something uniquely their own. In my free time, I enjoy watching films, crafting, hiking, and spending quality time with my best friends

Alannah Murphy 

Assistant Website Editor

Hi my name is Alannah! I am a junior from Richmond, VA and I'm majoring in Media and Communications with a minor in Theology and writing. I was recently inspired to write more after studying aboard in Rome Italy and studying some of the great writers of our time. I love sitting on the Basilica Lawn when the weather is nice to read or just take a nap in my free time. Two of my favorite authors are Gillian Flynn and Silvia Plath because of the way they write their female protagonists. I am very excited to be working on Vermillion for a second semester!