Our Editors 2026-27

Feel free to reach out to any of our editors with any questions or article ideas.

Elliot Hilden (he/they) | Co-Executive Editor | hildene@augsburg.edu

Hiiiiiiii! I am a fourth year majoring in Theater(Directing/ Dramaturgy/Playwriting). When I’m not in class, you can find me yapping in the Echo office, sipping a smoothie from Einstein’s, or wasting away in the theater. Outside of my on-campus commitments, I love reading, writing, obsessing over whatever music I’m into at the moment, and spending time with my cat, Neo💕

Klaus Solko (he/him) | Co-Executive Editor | solkok@augsburg.edu

Klaus is a third year at Augsburg University studying Clinical Psychology and Sociology. This is his second year as Executive Editor. Outside of the Echo he is also a Student Program Assistant, Historian for QIPOC, CA of the Anderson Rainbow Floor, and an AugSem leader. In his little free time he enjoys writing, reading, foraging and collecting bones and taxidermy

We’re Hiring! | Layout Editor | echo@augsburg.edu

If you’re interested in the position, please email echo@augsburg.edu with a resume and graphic design sample!

Sam Bartelt (they/them) | Copy Editor | bartelts@augsburg.edu 

Sam Bartelt is a second year here at Augsburg. They are double majoring in Biology and Environmental studies. In their free time they like to sing, write, play games and watch YouTube.

Jessica Tezoquipa (she/her) | News Editor | guevara3@augsburg.edu 

Hello, I am Jessica, I use she/her pronouns, I am a sophomore majoring in strategic communications and I want to be a journalist! I like to play videogames, read poems, play guitar, and practice photography.

Evelyn Perkins (she/her) | Sports Editor | perkinse@augsburg.edu

I’m a senior majoring in communication arts & literature. I play basketball & love all things sports related, I also LOVE reading, especially anything romance🙂

Avery Cheeseman (they/them) | Arts & Culture Editor | cheesema@augsburg.edu.

Hello! My name is Avery Cheeseman. I am an environmental studies major with a minor in communication studies. I am a busy bee who can never quite sit still. I love to be constantly doing something, so I am always on the move. I love working out, lacrosse, theater, crafting, dancing, baking, reading, frogs, and bugs. 🐸🪲

Pluto Koehnen (they/them) | Opinions Editor | koehnenp@augsburg.edu.

Hi! My name is Pluto (or Lu) and I’m the opinions editor of the ECHO! I am an English and Communications major, and I’m minoring in gender/women studies. I love consuming media whether it’s novels, films, or sitcoms. I’m a big coffee snob and a Audrey Hobert fanatic.

Teyah Parent (she/her) | Features Editor | parentt@augsburg.edu

Hi, my name is Teyah. I’m Double majoring in English and Sociology and minoring in film! I’m currently a junior at Augsburg and I love cats, rodents, and writing novels/screenplays!

Kaia Anderson (she/her) | Online Publishing Coordinator | ander142@augsburg.edu 

Hello! I am a third year and currently majoring in psychology and minoring in women and gender studies. I enjoy reading (join the Augsburg book club!), going to concerts, and watching movies.

Dhari RisingSun-Doud | Marketing & Communications Coordinator | drisingsd@augsburg.edu

Hi! My name is Dhari RisingSun-Doud. I’m 21, and grew up with five brothers on the Lac du Flambeau reservation, an indigenous community in Wisconsin. Right now, I’m in Minnesota and majoring in Marketing at Augsburg University. In my free time, I love focusing on my passion for art and music. I’m very excited to bring that creative energy to the team!

Faculty Advisor is Kristen Chamberlain