2025 Issue

Austin McEowen

Faculty-Intern Team Liaison

Austin is majoring in writing studies with a minor in criminology. He has always loved writing and has a passion for poetry and storytelling. As the faculty-intern team liaison, Austin is responsible for keeping his finger on the pulse of the journal and ensuring that work that needs to get done is getting done. He is very excited to serve as an intern fo rthe MIMJ because of the opporutnity to enhance his communication skills and work closely with peers. He wants you all to know that publishing in the MIMJ is a wonderful opportunity to to your Made in Millersville Conference presentation into a written piece that anyone can enjoy.

Kylie Loiacono

Project manager for authors

Kylie Loiacono is a senior English - Writing Studies major at Millersville University working as the Project Manager for Authors for the Made in Millersville Journal. Her role entails overseeing/outlining the entire editing/publishing process and maintaining effective communication between authors and the Journal via the MIMJ email. Kylie has prior experience in editing and project management through the Engage for Change Journal, for which she was also Project Manager for Authors. In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing, playing video games, and making art. Upon graduation, Kylie hopes to pursue a career in the Editing and Publishing industry, as well as publish her own novels.

Jacob Long

web design specialist

Jake is a senior majoring in English with a concentration in writing studies and has a minor in psychology. Currently, he is serving as the web design specialist, which makes him responsible for updating the MIMJ website so that it most effectively communicates with its audience the goals of the journal. He offers supports to the other tutors when they need it and provides ideas that will further the journal’s mission of serving the students and faculty at Millersville. He intends to get a degree in electrical technology after graduating from Millersville, so that he may have options before entering the professional world. He believes that the power of an educational community is a force to be reckoned with, which is why you should publish with the Made in Millersville Journal.

Alicia Spong

Author Engagement Specialist

Alicia is a senior majoring in writing studies and minoring in strategic public relations. Outside of school, she is a member of Expressions Dance on campus, and in her free time she loves to hang out with friends and writes poems. She is looking forward to this semester as this internship will allow her to grow as a writer and enhance her teamwork skills. Becoming a published author for the Made in Millersville Journal is no only an experience to add to your resume but an opportunity to share your passion with others.

Mandi Laudenslager

Outreach and marketing specialist

Mandi is a junior majoring in English and journalism. She loves reading, writing, and is chronically on social media. She is also a dancer for Expressions here at MU. She is really looking forward to interning with the Made in Millersville Journal to meet new people and begin growing her publishing career! She thinks that it would be a great idea to publish with the Made in Millersville Journal because of all the people you will meet too.