Hello! My name is Sam Koone and this spring, I am joining the Wichitan as managing editor. This is my first semester at the Wichitan and I am incredibly excited to see what lies ahead! I am a senior environmental science major from Amarillo, TX and will graduate in May.

I hope to one day work as a music journalist at a publication like NPR or Pitchfork. I’m sure the opportunity to hone my writing and editing skills here at the Wichitan will be invaluable later in my life and career. In addition, I believe that reliable news media is the primary foundation for producing an informed society. I want to play a part in creating that media.

When I’m not at the Wichitan or in class, I’m probably playing guitar, spending time with my friends or attempting to create some form of art. I am an active member of a local indie rock band called Texas Shade Factory (we have music on Spotify and are releasing an EP soon) and am also a member of MSU’s Model UN team and work as a writing tutor on campus in Moffet Library.

I am overjoyed to be part of the Wichitan, and look forward to everything this coming semester brings.