In her fourth year, studying for a Master’s in International Relations, Isabella joined Exeposé in an attempt to kick-start her aspiring career in journalism. Though she may be drowning in work this year, she is dedicated to working with her co-editor, Megan, in order to keep herself and other students in the loop with both university, local, and international news. As a recovering English graduate, Isabella is also an avid fan of all things literature, art and music. When she is not burying herself in writing and editing, she can either be found sipping a chai latte in the nearest coffee shop, listening to music, or having *sophisticated* drinks with her friends.

As a second-year BA Geography student, Megan is looking forward to bringing her own ideas to her role as Online News Editor. She is particularly passionate about news concerning the environment and sustainability and how students form a crucial part of this. As someone who has always enjoyed writing, Megan is looking forward to working with Isabella to make Exeposé online news the best it has ever been. When she is not writing for Exeposé or colouring in maps for a degree, you can find Megan going for walks, watching trashy TV shows and hanging out in the pub with friends.

Amy has spent most of her time at Exeter so far writing essays, re-watching Jane Austen adaptations, and freezing in the Cavern queue. This year will be business as usual, except she will also be Print News Editor! A second-year History student who has written for Exeposé since Freshers’, Amy is looking forward to taking an active role investigating news stories. Even if she does not uncover the next big scandal, her passion for journalism means she is hoping to raise student awareness of local and university news. When not writing, she intends to dazzle her housemates with exceptional cooking skills (and apologise for their food poisoning if said skills turn out to be less exceptional than she thought), find excuses not to go running, and if she has time maybe even study. She is very excited to be on committee this year!

Izzy, a third-year Psychology student, is excited to contribute further to the Comment section of Exeposé. Last year she spent a lot of time writing for the section and this year is very excited to come up with content for it instead! Izzy loves writing, reading and random excursions to random places with little to no planning. But most of all, she loves writing that discusses and beings to light issues from a range of topics that has the potential to enact change, if such writing happens to be while in a random place, even better! Next year izzy hopes to create content calls that will have debate styles to show a wide range of opinions, and encourage writers to suggest content that is important to them.

Anabel is a second-year English student who has consistently been writing for Exeposé throughout her time as a silly fresher. Though she dabbled in a few sections, she took a particular liking to Comment and looks forward to opening a space for a good (and often well-needed) debate. Typically, Anabel can be found frantically reading for her degree in a corner of the library, singing until she loses her voice at Fever Monday, or rewatching a classic episode of Pride and Prejudice (has to be the BBC one) or Brooklyn 99. Part of a Portuguese family (yet raised in London) one can confidently say Anabel is well versed in a good debate and therefore very ready for comment. Whilst she continues to buy books for her overflowing bookshelves, Anabel cannot wait to translate her love of writing into becoming part of the editing team.  

Connor is one of this year’s Comment Editors and a second-year French and Politics student! Since 2021 Connor has written for a few different sections. But the latter part of his degree explains why he decided to focus on the Comment section, as he is always up for a good debate. He’s really looking forward to working with Anabel on the comment section and debating some of the really important issues both at Univeristy and on a wider scale. When not writing, Connor can usually be found in TP if it is a Friday night or Pura Vida trying to gain back his strength if it is a Saturday morning.

Maggie is a fourth-year Modern Languages student, returning to Exeter after her year abroad, which she spent doing a variety of things, from working as an au pair, to studying and most recently, an internship in Human Resources and pedagogy. Maggie has been a keen writer for Exeposé since her second year and has written a variety of articles. However, Maggie is delighted to be working with Cat over the next year, as a Features Editor and to really  dig her teeth into some important and interesting topics. In her spare time, Maggie can be found reading a new book, sewing a new pair of trousers, struggling to remember the lyrics to Spanish songs or most probably planning her next trip. 

As a final-year Liberal Arts student and History major, Catherine (or Cat) has enjoyed exploring her interests by studying across different disciplines and by writing across Exeposé since her first year, developing a passion for student journalism in the process. By day, she is curled up reading a book, vainly trying to write an essay or out on a walk in the Exeter countryside to escape her own mind. By night, she is asleep. As a Features Editor, Catherine is looking forward to gaining some great experience by digging deep into a fascinating array of topics and editing some excellent student writing!

Austin is a fourth-year Ancient History student. He has contributed to various sections of Exeposé since 2020, but this year has decided to try and narrow his focus and do Feature editorial. In his third year, Austin went on exchange to the University of Hong Kong, often writing from there and developing his already extant interest in worldwide current affairs. Austin enjoys reading, writing, listening to music, rugby, football, catching the latest releases in the cinema, and trying to pretend his degree is relevant. He hopes to bring his point of view to the Features section and looks forward to working with the rest of the editorial team! 

A third-year English and Drama student, Charlie became an active contributor to Exeposé during his second year of study. He is now extending that commitment by taking on the role of Online Lifestyle Editor. A typical day in the life of Charlie, besides writing and reading, largely revolves around baking and consuming excessive amounts of information revolving food. When not attached to the kitchen, Charlie’s favourite indulgence is overly competitive Uno with friends in the car, preferably with a Costa iced coffee with Oat milk. Though he has a penchant for light-hearted reads, Charlie is not one to shy away from more pressing topics, and his aim as a lifestyle editor is to represent much of the diversities of lifestyle that can be written about.

Ruth is a third year Art History and French student, about to embark on her year abroad in Bordeaux, France. She is very excited to join the Online Lifestyle team, having written a wide array of articles for the section this past year. She is passionate about ensuring that lifestyle pieces discuss important topics in a realistic and relatable way, as well as creating content that provides some light relief and an aspirational take on life! In her everyday life, Ruth can usually be found reading in one of Exeter’s many coffee shops (with a flat white of course!), charity shopping and trying to seem as French as possible.

A second-year studying English, Spanish and Italian, Gracie has written for Exeposé since being a silly little Fresher and wants to further her involvement by becoming a Print Lifestyle Editor. While she is not being overly ambitious with her degree choice, a typical day in Gracie’s life includes lots of napping, dislocating basically all of her joints in netball, eating inhumane amounts of chocolate and scaring away the rugby boys in Fever (it is a hard life being six foot two). Though she loves an unproblematic night in with a box of Cadbury’s chocolate fingers (a company in which she should really consider taking out shares) and watching Elite on Netflix, Gracie is also known for her unwavering desire to be representative and inclusive both in her social life and in what she reads and writes, focusing particularly on gender and sexuality. So, Print Lifestyle will be full of a diverse range of articles this year! 

Despite either spending most of her time on the tennis court or studying, Pippa has been an active contributor of Exeposé for the past couple of years. Going into her final year at Exeter, she has decided to extend her involvement, becoming Print Lifestyle Editor. Always flicking straight through to the Lifestyle section of any newspaper or magazine, Pippa is looking forward to addressing all components creating the so-called ‘balanced lifestyle’, the more controversial opinions the better! She looks forward to involving as many different people as possible within this section and displaying their diverse views. From sports and nutrition to socials and struggles, this section will not fail to be engaging both for readers and contributors. 

A third-year English student, Mahnoor can be found in her element, either always songwriting, jotting down quick melody ideas or plugged into her headphones. Her love of music transpires genres, from indie to dream-pop or even shoegaze and folk, Mahnoor will have a playlist for each category. An avid reader of Rolling Stone magazine, Mahnoor is inspired by the myriad of aspects involved with music. Whether it is writing album reviews, creating playlists or doing a deep-dive into a historical musical event, she looks forward to incorporating every component into the Music section. If she is not over-consuming quasi-pop culture or learning pretentious words like ‘quasi-pop’, Mahnoor will be most likely be found exploring every green space on campus.

Entering the third year of her Psychology degree, during which she will be on her year abroad studying at Vrije University, Amsterdam, Lauren is excited to be a part of Exeposé’s editorial team. Most of the time, Lauren can be found playing her piano, guitar, or hopping on a plane to do some exploring. As someone who is always awaiting the release of new music, and as an avid reader of Pitchfork Magazine, she has been inspired by music journalism. Lauren is thrilled to have the opportunity to project her love of music into editing for Exeposé.

Matthew is a third-year English student, although he basically is not, as he picks as many film related modules as he possibly can to avoid having to actually read anything. He’s been writing for Exeposé right from the dark days of Covid Freshers’ and decided that in second year, as an aspiring Mark Kermode-type film critic, he might want to put his knack for critiquing things to good use. Despite being referred to by his mates as “the guy who knows everything about films”, he is predominantly a Nolan and Fincher fanboy constantly attempting to cover up the gaps in his cinematic knowledge whilst re-bingeing Suits and Brooklyn 99. He is hoping to make the Screen section of Exeposé more accessible for students across the board, especially those who have never written for the paper before.

As a third-year English student, self-proclaimed cinephile, contributing writer for Exeposé, and avid reader of Empire magazine, Harvey is excited to bring his long-standing appreciation and obsession for cinema to his role as screen editor. On the off-chance he is not watching, reviewing, or convincing others to watch a film or series; Harvey enjoys filmmaking, photography, writing, listening to music, and attending live concerts. You will likely find him in Cavern, HMV, or at home, re-watching The Sopranos. As screen editor, Harvey is keen to push for a stronger emphasis on international cinema and better representation for minority filmmakers while encouraging writers to pitch ideas.

Pollyanna has been an avid film buff for most of her life, and this obsession has only grown as she has been able to explore this passion throughout her first year as an Exeposé writer. Now a second-year English student, and as Print Screen Editor, she has more freedom to incorporate film with her love of literature and can be seen comparing Marx criticism with Quentin Tarantino and Edgar Wright. Pollyanna believes that film is just as important as literature and can only enrich someone’s knowledge. She hopes that her articles will encourage writers to challenge their opinions and bring a critical approach to the films they love most.

Gwen is a third-year English and French student embarking on her year abroad in the South of France! She became an avid writer for the Exeposé during her second year and was enamoured by the possibilities and unexplored avenues posed by the Arts and Lit section. When Gwen is not writing for the newspaper, she can be found playing piano, reading, watching the cheesiest new Netflix releases and documentaries, or indeed struggling with the Timepiece stairs. She hopes she can incorporate her interests and create thought-provoking content (with just a hint of wackiness…) which has something for everyone!

Yet another English student, Ella is going into third year and decided to become an Editor for Exeposé after writing many articles as a Fresher. Obsessed with books, she can often be spotted at a local coffee shop feverishly reading a novel or sipping a Pornstar Martini (cliché, but it really is her favourite drink) at Turtle Bay. She is known to babble to her friends and family at any opportunity about her latest reads or educate them with quirky literary facts. When Ella is not reading, she is either listening to musicals or spending time in Cornwall basking in the sun trying to get a tan that will only last for a few weeks anyway. She is very excited to meet her fellow committee members!

Joshua goes against the grain in many ways, in addition to him not being an English student, he is a Socialist who does not shut up about it, a fantastically untalented artist and poet and an unashamed marmite lover. You will usually find him strolling nonchalantly around campus with his sunglasses and coffee cup thinking about starting smoking for no other reason but to complete the Jean-Paul Belmondo look, not realising that he is just another moody philosophy student. He would like to use his knowledge of classics, politics and philosophy to shape the Arts & Lit section this year. His main goal is to expose new ways of looking at things through the lens of history, exploring the niches and crimples in the past to help us understand the present. He aims to do this with a focus on esoteric subjects in art and literature which relate to current affairs and modernity. He cannot wait to work with the rest of the editing committee this year after being involved as a writer for the past year! 

Imogen is really excited to be part of the online team! Yet not much else has changed for her this year. She will likely continue her insane coffee consumption habit, which is actually more likely to increase with her starting an Ecotoxicology PhD! Other than that, she will continue to be a Netflix binger and the first person to always get up and dance at a party – only after one/two ciders because she’s a lightweight. You will most likely find her at the Glorious Art Cafe, Unit 1 (only for Cheesy Tuesdays though) or in Tesco getting a meal deal!

Daisy is excited to be returning to Exeposé for her second year as a fourth-year student studying for a primary science PGCE. She is looking forward to editing articles about a broad array of areas of sciences. Whilst not working, your most likely to find her binge-watching Netflix, drinking coffee (usually at Pret like most students in Exeter!) or dancing multiple nights a week, and she is always the first one in the group up on the dance floor on the night out. She can also be seen from almost anywhere in a room as she is six foot three.

As a third-year Natural Sciences student, Hayley is extremely excited to be taking on the role of print science editor this academic year. She genuinely loves her degree and so can’t wait to bring this passion to the team. During term time she can be seen wasting all of her money on spontaneous spoons trips with her housemates (which take place far too often) or exploring every possible town in the South-West. In the holidays, Hayley loves to travel even further and most recently ventured to Sicily to celebrate her birthday!

Archie is going into his third year at Exeter University and is incredibly excited to be joining Exeposé‘s editorial team. Having played numerous sports intramurally for the University, he is looking forward to being able to start writing about them and many others. Archie studies History and has an interest in researching how sport has changed and evolved over the years. Over the summer, Archie helped set up the Chalke Valley History Festival and did internship in insurance. He is an avid traveller and hopes to also try and fit some in too.

In Ryan’s fourth and final year at Exeter, he’ll be serving a second year as Exeposé International Editor. An exciting exchange year in the Netherlands, at the prestigious Leiden University, has not only served as the basis for many ideas and the root of articles but has also helped him to fully understand what running the International section means and requires. An eager explorer always willing to try something new, Ryan is just at home wandering about in a totally alien environment as he is playing pool in the Ram. Ryan feels that in spite of Exeter’s pride for its diversity and highly international community, the International section is unusually small and can often be ignored. Hopefully, he can work to change this!

After teaching English in Paris during her year abroad as part of her Modern Languages degree, Maeve is delighted to be returning to Exeter for her final year and onto the Exeposé team as an International Editor. Having spent time away she understands the importance of consolidating the anecdotes of travelling through writing and is keen to give international issues and events greater attention in the student paper. Maeve is excited about the chance to collaborate with students on the newly established International News Hub which will act as a regularly updated ‘Breaking News’ section. Despite missing the currently pensive Parisian mood she is looking forward to being back in EX4 and when she’s not ducking from the vicious Forum seagulls, you might find her singing the blues at The Vic (and not overlooking the free drink).