Meet the Editors
Managing Editor
Kadie Sue is a junior English & Writing as well Liberal Studies major. She joined The Crossings in Fall '22 as Commissioning & Associate Editor before being promoted to Managing Editor. She hopes to more fully explore her love of writing and make an impact on Bethel's campus serving on the Executive Student Council, Writing Center, and Crossings Staff.
Event Coordinator
Olivia Holtgren is a senior studying English & Writing with a minor in American Sign Language. She joined The Crossings as the Online Media Manager in Spring of '24 and has now returned to be the Event Coordinator. Olivia joined The Crossings to enjoy the company of people passionate about the written world.
Visual Developer & Lead Editor
Melanie Bridges is a senior studying Communication with a minor in Theatre. She joined The Crossings as a Content Creator in Spring '23. After a brief hiatus she returned in the Fall of '24 as the Lead Editor & Visual Developer, which she will continue as this semester. Melanie is excited to rejoin The Crossings team since she had such a wonderful experience last time, and it offers a flexible schedule. She is excited to work on a publication that is fun, accessible, and celebrates creativity on campus.
Content Creator
Katie Brown is a senior majoring in English & Writing. She previously worked on staff in Fall '23 and returned as one of The Crossings' Content Creators in the Fall of '24. This year, she's continuing her work as Content Creator while also serving as one of the Podcast Co-Hosts. Since she had such a great experience writing, editing, and helping publish her peers work, Katie decided to spend her final semester on The Crossings staff for a final hurrah.
Online Media Manager
Ella is a junior majoring in English Education with a minor in Communications. This is her first semester on The Crossings, and she will be serving as the Online Media Manager. While Ella joined The Crossings to fulfill a class requirement, she also joined to work with our amazing faculty advisor Jennifer Ochstein.
Developmental Editor
Lydia Trowbridge is a freshman studying English & Writing. She started The Crossings in the Fall of '24 as Commissioning Editor & Content Creator. Now, she has assumed the role of Developmental Editor for the Authors on the Rise publication. Lydia enjoyed her experience last semester and is excited to continue pursuing work experience.
Content Creator & Developmental Editor
Onalee is a sophomore studying English & Writing. This is her first semester with The Crossings, and she will be working as a Content Creator and Developmental Editor. Since Onalee is familiar with The Crossings, she decided to be a part of the team.
Faculty Advisor
Jennifer earned her MFA in Creative Writing from Ashland University in 2012. She has been the faculty advisor for The Crossings since 2013, and has been teaching in the Literature & Language Department at Bethel University since 2008.
Podcast Co-Host
Marcus is a senior majoring in English Education. This is his first semester at The Crossings, and he will be serving as Podcast Co-Host. While Marcus needs to work on one of the Practicum staffs for his major, he specifically chose The Crossings to work with and learn from our wonderful faculty advisor Jennifer Ochstein.