Mary is an Assistant News Editor and Assistant Digital Content Director for The Maneater. Outside of reporting, she is an avid Oxford comma user and loves reading short stories– her current favorite is Clare Sestanovich’s “Natural History.”

Lauren is a sophomore majoring in journalism and strategic communications. Outside of designing for the Maneater, she also creates visuals for the Mizzou Law Communications team. She has a passion for art of all mediums, and loves bringing writer’s carefully crafted pieces to life with visual accompaniment. When she isn’t nose deep in Adobe Illustrator, you can find her hiking Columbia’s many trails, wandering an antique mall, or cooking for loved ones.