FALL 2026 RECRUITMENT
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BECOME AN INAUGURAL WRITER
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RESEARCH. WRITE. PUBLISH.
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FALL 2026 RECRUITMENT • BECOME AN INAUGURAL WRITER • RESEARCH. WRITE. PUBLISH. •
The Undergraduate Journal
of Law, Justice & Culture
at Ohio University
Research. Write. Publish.
The Undergraduate Journal of Law, Justice & Culture is a student-led publication at Ohio University, affiliated with the Center for Law, Justice & Culture. Our purpose is to explore the intersection of law, justice, and culture in society while helping students strengthen their writing, editing, and research skills. Open to students from all majors, the UJLJC is a space to publish work semesterly, join an editorial team, and build skills in legal writing, critical thinking, and research.
Who are we?
Meet the 2026-2027 Executive Board
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Ava Jelepis
FOUNDER & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Ava is a junior pursuing dual degrees in Journalism (News & Information) and Political Science (Pre-Law), along with a History minor and certificates in Law, Justice & Culture and Political Communications.
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Emily Stokes
EXECUTIVE CONTENT EDITOR
Emily is a senior pursuing a degree in Journalism (Strategic Communication), along with a Political Science minor and a certificate in Law, Justice & Culture.
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Morgan Thomas
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Morgan is a junior pursuing a degree in Sociology (Pre-Law), along with a Chemistry minor and a certificate in Forensic Studies.
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Jack Shirley
EXECUTIVE COPY EDITOR
Jack is a sophomore pursuing a degree in Journalism (Strategic Communication), along with a German minor.
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Gabriella Pelton
EXECUTIVE RESEARCH EDITOR
Ella is a junior pursuing a degree in Political Science (Pre-Law), along with a Sociology minor and a certificate in Law, Justice & Culture.
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Andrew Phan
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
Andrew is a sophomore pursuing a degree in Nursing, along with a Healthcare Administration minor.
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Matias Knudsen
BUSINESS MANAGER
Matias is a junior pursuing a degree in Biological Sciences (Pre-Professional), along with a Chemistry minor.
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Wanase Phiri
DIGITAL DIRECTOR
Wanase is a junior pursuing a degree in Health Services Administration (Pre-Law), along with a Communication minor.
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Abby Haffke
EVENTS DIRECTOR
Abby is a sophomore pursuing a degree in Political Science (HTC), along with a Philosophy minor and a certificate in Political Communications.
