Tracy Fuentes
She/her, Co-editor in chief
Tracy studies English and Political Science at UNLV. She is passionate about many things, but a few highlights include coming of age films, shojo manga, and Asian representation in media. A typical day for her involves working at the art museum, doing homework, and watching anime with her boyfriend.
Kleigh Balugo
She/her, Co-editor in chief
Kleigh majored in Journalism & Design and is currently based in NYC. She is interested in all writing mediums as well as printmaking. You can usually find her watching chick flicks, listening to Japanese Breakfast, drawing little bunnies everywhere, making zines, or buying expensive matcha lattes.
Ash Fuentes
She/her, Movie/fashion columnist
Ash is an aspiring fashion designer and screenwriter from Las Vegas. She is deeply interested in fashion, film, and many types of other arts. She spends most of her time listening to music, writing, watching movies, attempting to learn other languages, and playing Just Dance.
Francesca Bernardino
She/her, Music columnist
Born in the Philippines but raised in Las Vegas, Francesca is currently at Macalester College in St. Paul. Among her many interests are the social sciences and legal studies. When she isn’t studying, Francesca is always looking for new music, anime, or books to enjoy.
Vlada Stark
She/her, Fiction/essay columnist
As an aspiring novelist, Vlada loves Kindergarten as a creative space for experimentation. She enjoys writing, painting, and over-analyzing fiction. In the first 3 issues of Kindergarten she was under the pseudonym of “Lyra”, now she’s worked up the courage to let go of anonymity.
Isabel Cruz
She/her, Movie/essay columnist
Isabel is an English and Film major at UCSB. An ideal day for her would be one spent reading, watching movies, and taking a long walk. Isabel’s favorites include Franny and Zooey by J. D. Salinger and The Before Trilogy directed by Richard Linklater.
Athena Rajnai
They/she, Poetry/music columnist
Athena is from Stroudsburg, PA and studies Voice & Theatre Arts Management at Ithaca College School of Music in Ithaca, New York. When they aren’t writing poetry or illustrating, they enjoy playing guitar, songwriting, photography, and creating jewelry to sell with their younger sister.
Greta Unetich
They/she, Poetry columnist
Greta grew up in Buffalo, NY and currently goes to school in Ithaca, NY for biology, chemistry, and education. She has been writing poetry since eighth grade and published her first book, “Look Both Ways,” in December 2019. Besides writing poetry, Greta enjoys reading, hiking in the ADK, painting, and making bracelets.
Ian Watson
He/him, Movie/music columnist
Ian is a Las Vegas native who studies sociology at UNLV. When he isn’t in school or at work, he is experimenting with film photography, listening to The Cure, or watching the latest Bong Joon-Ho movie!
Natalia Lee
She/us/we, Poetry columnist
Originally from NYC, Natalia moved to Los Angeles at 19 years old to pursue her pilgrimage of world travel, spiritual inquisition, and artistic expression. Since then, she has dedicated herself to spirituality while releasing multiple works such as poetry collections, e-books, zines, physical art, a podcast, and a personal blog.
Silvana Smith
She/her, Art/illustration contributor
Silvana Smith is a visual artist and writer born in Sicily and raised in Florida. She recently graduated from The University of North Florida with a degree in fine arts. She pursues sculpture, photography, illustration, printmaking and more. Cats, insects, eggs and tea bring her happiness.
Molly Zofia
She/her, Poetry columnist
Molly is a London based poet and writer. Her favourite thing about being a contributor for Kindergarten Mag is having access to a supportive and kind community of like-minded artists, writers, and creatives. Molly is the founder and Editor in Chief of Late Britain Zine, a non-profit magazine raising money for UK based charities through poetry, art, and photography.
Alex Zavala
He/him, Poetry/essay columnist
Alex is a communication studies major attending UNLV. Growing up in Nevada, Alex has always been passionate about writing and looks forward to sharing his work with others for the first time. He also loves spending time with his friends and family, listening to Taylor Swift, and daydreaming aimlessly.
Kristen Del Pilar
She/her, Essay columnist
Kristen is a third year undergraduate student at UCLA pursuing a degree in Psychobiology. She was raised in Las Vegas and enjoys reading, creative writing, and spending time outdoors.
Lianelys Cabrera
She/her/ella, Poetry/essay columnist
Lia was born and raised in Cuba but currently resides in Las Vegas. She’s now studying psychology at UNLV, and when she isn’t stressing about school, you can find her taking naps with her dog. Lia enjoys doing embroidery, eating, and aspires to be a better plant mom.
Aian Taibor
They/he, Movie/music columnist
Aian was born in the Philippines and immigrated to Wales at the age of three. As a former chef he loves food but now as an aspiring Director and self taught artist, his life revolves around art and creates daily!
Brigita Przybylski
She/her, Poetry/movie columnist
Brigita lives in New Jersey and has been writing all her life but only recently started sharing her work. Her other passions include television, photography, and yoga. She hopes to spread happiness through everything she creates.
Alexandra Pelas
She/her, Essay/music columnist
Alex is from Las Vegas and goes to UNLV. She’s a Political Science major but also loves other subjects! In her free time, she listens to Taylor Swift and Twice.
Bianca Bucu
She/her, Art/essay columnist
Bianca is a Public Relations major at SJSU. Her hobbies include drawing, video editing/photography, and writing in her bullet journal. If she isn’t watching anime, you can usually find her starting a random hobby or taking a very long nap.
Jacquelyn Rodriguez
She/her, Poetry/essay columnist
Jacquelyn is a psychology major that was born and raised in Las Vegas. Although she has only written for school in the past, she is interested in finding new ways to express herself. She loves hanging out with friends, playing with her dog, and searching for cute cafés around Vegas.
Cecilia Kegler
She/her, Photo contributor
Cecilia is a photographer and videographer based in NYC. She makes work about her family or whatever is affecting her life, such as sexual assault and mental health. When she’s not making art, she’s most likely cuddling with her cat named Monkey, getting a tattoo, or shaving her head.
Aiden Nelson
They/them, Art/poetry columnist
Aiden is currently studying writing and art in Ithaca, NY. They’re an avid Phoebe Bridgers fan, iced oat milk latte addict, and parent to two rats. When not exploring new mediums, they’re at their local skatepark or playing bass.
Jana Marquez
She/her, Essay/opinion columnist
Jana Marquez was born in Chicago, IL and is a Journalism and pre law student at UNLV. She is passionate about writing, storytelling, music, and fashion. She’s always on the hunt for a new cafe to create in or hidden gems to explore.
Sydney Shaffer
She/her, Poetry/music columnist
Sydney Shaffer is a poet from Brooklyn that graduated from SUNY Purchase college. She loves writing poetry based on her own life mixed with vivid magical imagery. Sydney currently writes articles for a health magazine and works in education. When Sydney isn’t writing, you can find her drinking coffee, playing with her cats and pet mice, and listening to Taylor Swift’s entire discography.
Riley Lauren Lynch
She/they, Art/photo contributor
Riley Lauren is an interdisciplinary artist based out of Chicago, IL and Detroit, MI. Their practice is largely based around gender politics, queerness, disability and excess.
Angie Shenouda
She/her, Poetry columnist
Angie is a poet studying Gender and Sexuality Studies at UNLV. Her writing is inspired by intersectional issues and her own life experiences. When not asleep, she can be found listening to Taylor Swift, crafting feminist jewelry with clay, or rewatching the Disney movie “Soul” for the millionth time.
Madison Kleinrock-Andrews
She/her, Poetry columnist
Madison was born in Las Vegas, Nevada and is now a biological sciences major at UNLV’s Honors College. Even though she is not an English major, she has a passion for poetry. She enjoys writing, reading, listening to music, and watching Netflix in her free time.
Eryn DuChene
He/him, Photo contributor
Eryn is a New York based photographer who focuses mainly on documentary, fine art, and portraiture. He currently studies at the Fashion Institute of Technology.
Rosie Lopolito
She/her, Poetry/essay columnist
Rosie currently studies English Literature at Washington University in St. Louis. Her hobbies include reading the Wikipedia summaries of horror movies, being nosy, and washing her hands.
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