About

Published on September th, 2010

DISTRACTION MAGAZINE IS A SOPHISTICATED, HIGH-GLOSS SEMESTERLY MAGAZINE that is committed to defining the culture of University of Miami’s student body. This new publication serves as an entertaining and insightful “Distraction” to the daily stress of college life and features new trends in music, fashion, art, entertainment and student interests.

Each issue, our creative team is dedicated to writing intriguing stories that will engage readers with stimulating interviews, investigative feature segments, and interesting profiles of students. Because Distraction is written by students, the magazine has an authentic voice that connects immediately and enthusiastically with its core readership.

As a student-run publication at the University of Miami, Distraction seeks to provide an influential, powerful source of life-style information for and about the UM student community. As the newest and only student lifestyle publication at UM, Distraction is dedicated to becoming the most read student publication at UM and Coral Gables.

Want to get involved? Shoot us an email at
j.borge@umiami.edu

distraction magazine editorial staff

 Editor-in-Chief
Jonathan Borge

Executive Editor
Ashley Brozic

Managing Editor
Claudia Aguirre

Art Directors
Sophie Bishop
Ivana Cruz

Assistant Art Directors
Megan McCrink
Nan Gallagher

Photo Editors
Kelly Smith
Raquel Zaldivar

Assistant Photo Editor
Karli Evans

Copy Chief
Alexandra Solano

The Guide & End Notes Editor
Christine Keeler

In the Loop Editor
Nicole Vila

Sports Editor
Patrick Riley

Assistant Sports Editor
Kristen Spillane

Fashion Editor
Ana Calderone

Assistant Fashion Editor
Gabrielle Mottaz

The Main Event Editor
Christian Smith

Web Master
Rosa Orihuela

Online Copy Editor
Amanda Arrandt

Culture Blog Editor
Kristen Calzadilla

Music Blog Editor
Hyan De Freitas

Photo Blog Editor
Maggie Fragel

Student Life Blog Editor
Shivani Aluru

Features Blog Editor
Taylor Duckett

Video Editor
Kappes Chatfield

Public Relations Managers
Rachel Kliger
Casey Gasinowski

Assistant PR Managers
Justin Borotto
Morgan Chicchelly

Distribution Manager
Marchesa Bergman

Social Media Editor
Jonathan Fernandez

Business Manager
Natasha Ramchandani

Advertising Sales Representatives
Alexandra Hurtado
Michael Snyder

Faculty Advisor
Randy Stano