Learn more about the writers of the Jerusalem Project of ieiMedia
Cynthia Beasley is a 21-year-old broadcast journalism major at Virginia Commonwealth University. She is passionate about politics in the here and now. Her hobbies include reading, writing and arguing; always ideas and not people. Check out her Twitter @cbeasley95.
Lanya Feng is a Chinese student studying History and Political Science at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. She loves to read, cuddle with cats, and having 3am conversations with friends. Follow her on twitter @praheit.
Jim North loves creativity, music, humor, sports, and all styles of writing. In his last year of the Professional Writing program at the University of Oklahoma, he also has an associate’s degree in Journalism/Mass Communication from Tulsa Community College. He has written and hosted a Late Nite Show, including for kids.
Joseph Setinsek is an aspiring journalist, photographer, and broadcaster. Studying Multimedia Journalism at Florida Atlantic University, he wants to not only explain the news but show why it matters. Follow him on Twitter @JosephSetinsek.
Samantha Shanahan is a 22-year-old photographer, adventure seeker and recent Badger alumni. Through combining her passion for people, multimedia, and storytelling, Samantha documented the Pomak villages in Northeastern Greece and is currently reporting in Jerusalem and the West Bank. Check out her work at samshanahan.com.
Rebecca Sussman is a 21-year-old language enthusiast studying psychology and writing at Wesleyan University. She is fascinated by true crime, the sharing economy, and the politics of social media. You can usually find her reading The New Yorker or listening to a podcast. Follow her on Twitter @susswoman.
Madison E. Van Every is a San Francisco-based journalist and visual storyteller with an emphasis in international relations. She does not support the use of the Oxford comma. Tweet her @mevanevery.
Joshua Weinberger is a native of Toronto and a student of Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. He loves to watch the game of hockey, travel the world, and is a rising reporter. Follow him on Twitter @weinbergerjosh.
