Editor-in-Chief: Omar Farrag
Calling Chicago, IL, one of several stops on his journey, Omar is in his fourth year studying Global and Middle Eastern History, Health Economics, and Mathematics. His aspirations center on piecing together the bigger picture from our infinite perspectives so we can bridge the ingrained divisions between us, and is currently focused on tearing down the barriers of indifference — be it racial, gender, religious, or otherwise. Outside of that, Omar’s passions include both “creative” and “non-fiction” writing, drawing inspiration from authors and activists such as Toni Morrison, Malcolm X, Michelle Alexander, Paulo Coelho, and Rick Riordan, among others. He also loves walking his dog and watching Studio Ghibli films! If you would like to reach out about joining CPR as a writer or for any other questions or comments, please email omarfarrag575(at-symbol)gmail.com
Managing Editors
Noah Gottlieb
Noah is a junior from Winston-Salem, NC studying Data Science and Economics. He has previously written for the CPR as a Staff Writer and then as a CPR Fellow. As a member of the inaugural CPR Fellowship class, he had the opportunity to cover issues directly relevant to Carolina students. Outside of the CPR, Noah works with local businesses at Consult Your Community. You can contact Noah at noahgottlieb24(at-symbol)gmail.com
Local Section Editors
Justin Goldman
Justin Goldman is a junior from Richmond, Virginia majoring in Political Science and American Studies and minoring in Italian. In addition to working for the Carolina Political Review, Justin is an Admissions Ambassador at UNC and gives campus tours to prospective students every week. He also participates in political science research, currently investigating court cases involving the death penalty. This summer he interned with the National Constitution Center and had the chance to research constitutional teaching methods and meet with scholars from around the country. Justin enjoys reading and writing about Supreme Court decisions, voting rights, and North Carolina politics. In his free time, you’ll find him running, cooking, or playing soccer. You can contact Justin at justingoldman5010(at-symbol)gmail.com
Ning Soong
Ning is a senior from Raleigh, NC double majoring in Political Science and Sociology with a minor in Data Science. In addition to being this year’s Local Editor, she works as a Data Journalist at The Daily Tar Heel and is pursuing her senior Honors Thesis on Asian-American political views. She’s also worked for the NC state government and interned for Lucy Inman’s campaign. In her free time, Ning loves to read, run, and kick it with the Carolina Taekwondo Club, where she serves as the co-President. You can contact Ning at soongning(at-symbol)gmail.com
National Section Editors
Camilla Rivas
Camilla is a senior from Greensboro, NC majoring in Political Science and History with a minor in Hispanic Studies. She started at the CPR as a staff writer last Fall and has written on topics like international relations and Latin American politics. This past summer, Camilla interned at the Greensboro History Museum where she developed public history resources related to the political evolution of North Carolina. In her free time, Camilla enjoys reading, hiking, and cooking. You can contact Camilla at ccamiriva(at-symbol)gmail.com
Tanner Bailey
Tanner is a senior majoring in Business Administration and Political Science. He is from Virginia Beach, VA where he grew up spending many days on the salt water. He enjoys a handful of water sports as well. Before Carolina, Tanner was an ocean lifeguard. This is his second year as a CPR editor and his third with the publication. During summer '22, he interned with Caterpillar, Inc. in their global advocacy office in Washington, DC. This year, he interned for Mercer working on government/healthcare consulting projects in Phoenix, AZ. He is a huge Tar Heel fan and is pumped for the coming football and basketball seasons!You can contact Tanner at tannerbailey2727(at-symbol)gmail.com
Global Section Editors
Hannah Garner
Hannah is a rising senior majoring in Psychology and English. She is a McNair scholar and intends to pursue a doctoral degree in Psychology focusing on identity development, racial discrimination, and bias. She is active within Dr. Espelage’s lab as well as multiple leadership and advocate organizations on campus such as the Sources of Stength club (president), Carolina Political Review (global editor), ReThink (executive facilitator) and a member of the Women in NAACP committee. She loves reading, going on walks, and cooking/baking. You can contact Hannah at hannahgarner2(at-symbol)gmail.com
Jonathan Osborne
Jonathan is a senior from Chapel Hill majoring in Political Science with a minor in Business Administration. He was previously a Staff Writer for the CPR, primarily covering global stories. In addition to his interest in international politics, he hosts events with state and local political figures on campus as co-director of the Institute of Politics’ Speakers and Fellows Program. When he is not reading or writing about politics, he enjoys playing on the club lacrosse team and sampling Chapel Hill's fast-casual restaurant franchises. You can contact Jonathan at osbornepjonathan(at-symbol)gmail.com
Opinion Section Editors
Dale Seufert-Navarro
Dale is originally from the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia and currently lives in Pittsboro, North Carolina. In the spring of 2023, he graduated with Honors from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill receiving degrees in both Political Science and Sociology. Now, as a graduate student in the Transatlantic Master’s Program, Dale will study first in Chapel Hill and then spend a year studying at the University of Bremen in Germany. Dale’s research agenda is firmly rooted in studying the causes and consequences of inequality and varying social policy efforts to address it. During his time with the CPR, Dale served as a CPR Fellow, and his coverage has primarily focused on issues pertaining to the dynamic nature of global politics. Aside from his work with the CPR, Dale enjoys reading and collecting far too many books than there is space to house (or read), painting, and spending time outside with nature. You can contact Dale at dalesnavarro (at-symbol) gmail.com
John Powers
John is a Junior from Nashville, Tennessee studying Political Science and Global Studies with a concentration in Western European Politics. Having started with CPR last year, he wrote as a Staff Writer covering primarily national stories but will be this year’s Opinions Editor. Outside of CPR, John has experience in state politics having interned at the North Carolina General Assembly this past summer. John is also involved with the Newman Catholic Student Parish and UNC Running Club in his free time. You can contact John at Powjohn2(at-symbol)gmail.com
Multimedia Curator
Alanna Paschall
Alanna is a junior from Morehead City, North Carolina, majoring in Economics with a minor in Data Science. In addition to working with the CPR, she is currently serving as the co-president of Women in Economics. Her career aspirations include attending law school to promote gender and social equalities. In her free time, she enjoys making trips to Starbucks, online shopping, and analyzing Taylor Swift lyrics.
Newsletter Curators
Evan Tarr
Evan is a senior from Washington, DC pursuing a major in Philosophy and minors in Sustainability and Entrepreneurship. As a staff writer at CPR, Evan has previously covered US political topics such as the Biden Administration, the Senate race in North Carolina, immigration issues, and more. Outside of CPR, Evan is deeply passionate about sustainability and the race to net-zero carbon emissions. In his free time, he is an avid golfer and reader. You can contact Evan at Etarr19(at-symbol)gmail.com
Nia Smith
Nia is a senior from Winston-Salem, North Carolina and is majoring Political Science with a minor in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE). In addition to curating the CPR’s newsletter, as a staff writer Nia has written on a myriad of topics including the economic politics of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and voting rights litigation. This past summer, Nia interned in a Congressional office in Washington, D.C. And in her free time she enjoys being an active member in her sorority, Alpha Chi Omega. You can contact Nia at nias0702 (at-symbol) gmail.com
Luke Rheney
Luke is a third-year student hailing from the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina, studying political science and advertisement and public relations. This is his first year on the editorial staff and second year with the publication. In his free time, Luke is an avid Carolina sports fan, and basketball aficionado, as well as an outdoorsman. He will be joining two other editors to create a weekly newsletter program for this upcoming school year.
