Meet the 2025-26 Editorial Staff!
Skylar Paxton
Editor in ChiefSkylar Paxton is a third-year Literary Journalism major. She joined New University in the fall of 2022 as an Opinion intern. In the spring of 2024, Skylar wrote for News during the UCI Pro-Palestine Encampment. She also works for KUCI News. During her free time, she likes to listen to Beyoncé and do origami.
Kaelyn Kwon
Managing EditorCurrently studying public health sciences at UC Irvine, Kaelyn graduated from Troy High School, Fullerton, where she first learned about journalism as a news writer and editor for the school’s newspaper. In summer 2024, Kaelyn joined New University’s editorial staff as an assistant news editor. When she isn’t editing, Kaelyn enjoys reading fantasy novels and webtoons.
Annia Pallares zur Nieden
Managing EditorAnnia is a third-year literary journalism and political science double major. In the winter of 2025, she joined New University as a features intern. In 2024, Annia was selected as a Frederick Douglass-Daniel O'Connell Global Intern and spent the summer reporting and investigating international breaking news with Storyful at its headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies, reading and traveling.
Riki Murase
Financial ManagerRiki is a first-year Applied Physics and Quantitative Economics double major. Outside of being the financial manager for the 2025-2026 school year, his interests include listening to and creating music, powerlifting, combat sports, cooking, and sci-fi novels.
Annabelle Aguirre
Copy ChiefAnnabelle Aguirre is a Copy Chief for the 2025-2026 school year. She joined as a copy intern in fall 2023. Outside of New U, she is a third-year Korean Literature and Culture major. She also is a copy editor for a publishing house located in Laguna. In her free time she enjoys reading fiction books and spending time with her friends and family.
Mia Noergaard
Assistant Copy EditorMia Noergaard is an Assistant Copy Editor for the 2025-2026 school year. She joined New U as a copy intern in summer 2024. Outside of New U, Mia is a fourth-year Criminology, Law, & Society and Psychological Science double major. In her free time, she enjoys reading and watching baking shows with her cat.
Joshua Gonzales
Assistant Copy EditorJoshua Gonzales is an Assistant Copy Editor for the 2024-2025 school year. He joined New University as a Copy Intern in Winter 2024. Outside of New U, he is a political science and public health policy double major. In his free time, he loves to play guitar, cook new meals, and drive to new places.
Jeralynn Querubin
News EditorJeralynn Querubin is a third-year transfer student majoring in Literary Journalism. She is the News Editor for New University. Jeralynn was a staff writer for American River College's student-run newspaper, the The Current, in 2023. She was also a fellow for the California Humanities Emerging Journalist Fellowship in Spring of 2024.
Corinna Chin
Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editorentertainment@newuniversity.org
Corinna Chin is an assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor majoring in Literary Journalism and Social Policy and Public Service. This is her second year with New U. She enjoys covering entertainment events that allow her to explore the UCI and Irvine community.
Jack Fedor
Sports EditorJack has been writing for various publications for the past six years and he has covered a variety of topics such as campus life, news, features, politics, education, community news and most recently sports. He enjoys almost all aspects of UC Irvine and has a particular interest in the athletics at UC Irvine, whether intercollegiate, club or intramural. His favorite UC Irvine game to this point has been the Men's Soccer vs UC Davis Big West Championship in 2023. You can usually find Jack on campus at a variety of events, but almost always at UC Irvine intercollegiate athletic events.
Benjamin Flores
Assistant Sports EditorBenjamin enjoys all things storytelling, from books, verbal storytelling, and everything in between. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Benjamin was able to grow up with multiple views of the world - especially with that of his Mexican heritage. Attending UCI for his BA in Literary Journalism, Benjamin hopes to one day enter the journalism field - either in the sports reporting department, or entertainment department (while still having a focus on storytelling).
Jaden Hunter
Assistant Sports EditorJaden Hunter is a third year Literary Journalism major born and raised in the Bay Area. Ever since he can remember, sports has played a major role in Jaden’s life, whether it be playing, watching or reporting. Channeling this passion, Jaden plans on pursuing a career in the sports media industry. His favorite memory covering for the New University was traveling to Henderson, Nevada and covering the UCI WBB team.
Isabella Ehring
Opinion EditorIsabella Ehring is the Opinion Editor for the 2025-2026 school year. She joined New U as an opinion intern in Fall 2024. She is a double major in Political Science and Literary Journalism.
Sarah Millington
Photo Editor & Social Media Managerphoto@newuniversity.org publicrelations@newuniversity.org
Sarah Millington is a third year Psychological Sciences and Criminology, Law and society major. She is the New University Photo Manager and one of the Social Media Managers for the 2025-2026 school year. Sarah has a passion for media and publicity, and feels strongly about capturing photos to facilitate journalism. She is also an avid writer and loves all things creative so she is especially excited to continue working with New University in a leadership role. In her personal time, she loves spending time with her cat, Bambi and baking sweet treats!
Alyssa Villagonzalo
Features EditorAlyssa is a third year English major with minors in Humanities and Law, Literary Journalism, and Innovation and Entrepreneurship. In addition to being Features Editor, she also works as a Features Staff Writer. Since joining New University as an intern in the fall of 2024, she has found a passion for journalism which she had never known existed. When she isn't writing or editing, Alyssa enjoys listening to R&B and pop artists SZA, Daniel Caesar, and Dominic Fike.
Sarah Murdaah
Video ManagerSarah is a second year political science major with a minor in literary journalism. She also has a passion for filmmaking and broadcast journalism and has been involved in video production since high school. During her time in the newspaper, she has focused on covering cultural events and fostering diversity on campus through a creative visual format. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with friends, hiking and going to the beach.
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