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

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