STAFF
Jennifer Bortner
Jennifer Bortner is one of the co-editors-in-chief for The Oakland Review. She is an undergrad at CMU, studying Literature & Culture and Global Studies. Jennifer is also an intern at Carnegie Mellon University Press and serves as publisher of CMU’s student newspaper, The Tartan.
Years with the OR: 3
Favorite Book: Breasts and Eggs by Mieko Kawakami, translated by Sam Bett and David Boyd
Fun fact: Jennifer loves nitpicking at font choices and has a special place in her heart for Garamond.
Dylan Rossi
Dylan Rossi is one of the co-editors-in-chief for the Oakland Review. He is an undergrad at CMU, studying Physics and Creative Writing. On his intramural soccer team he is known as “El Capitan.”
Years with the OR: 3
Favorite Book: Coming Through Slaughter by Michael Ondaatje
Fun fact: Dylan has a crippling addiction to sneakers and jackets.
Emma Zuder
Emma Zuder is the Managing Editor for the Oakland Review. She is a Masters student studying Literary and Cultural Studies at CMU. Emma enjoys reading, writing, and cooking; she also is an avid thrifter!
Years with the OR: 1
Favorite Authors: Kate Chopin, John Keats
Fun fact: Emma has been to 31 concerts!
Yui Takahashi
Yui Takahashi is the Assistant Managing Editor for the Oakland Review. As a Master's student of Japanese - English translations, Yui is interested in the proliferation and dissemination of modern Japanese subcultures. In their free time, Yui enjoys creating art and transformative fiction in both Japanese and English.
Years with the OR: 1
Favorite Poets: William Blake, Sylvia Plath
Fun fact: Yui has double-jointed elbows!