Carmen Mason (cover photo) is a junior at American University majoring in Film and Media Arts with a minor in Anthropology. She has a passion for all things related to media and design, and invests a large portion of her time on social justice issues and community organizing. In the future, she hopes to find a career where she can integrate all of her loves and passions into one.
Carla Mavaddat (cover design) is an undergraduate majoring in Political Science at McGill University with a passion for photography and design. She is originally from Montreal, Canada but grew up in Washington (D.C.). Carla is interested in human rights and social justice, and is a strong advocate against poverty. Her photos have appeared in Adore Noir, among other venues. She is the graphics and design editor for BleakHouse Review and curator for BleakHouse Publishing.