Emily Skidmore is an MU sophomore from Katy, TX, majoring in Journalism and minoring in Spanish and Political Science. Emily plans to pursue graduate study in Communication after finishing at Mizzou, with hopes of becoming a political correspondent. Outside of the classroom, Emily enjoys reading, writing, and baking.

Caleb Simpson is a seventh-generation farmer and aspiring agricultural policy professional. He was raised in Bolivar, MO, and is currently pursuing a B.S. in Agribusiness Management-Public Policy at Mizzou, with a minor in Law. He has previously served as a U.S. House and Senate intern and Missouri FFA’s State Vice President, and is presently a Regulatory and National Legislative Affairs Intern for the Missouri Farm Bureau Federation. He is an avid reader, especially fond of the works of Ernest Hemingway and Vladimir Nabokov, and is always on the look-out for the perfect reading place for himself and his golden retriever, Goose. After graduation, Caleb plans to pursue a career in agricultural and environmental law, with special emphasis in crop protection and natural resources.

An MU sophomore from Farmington, MO, Anna Sikes is majoring in Journalism, with a minor in Law, and hopes to attend law school after finishing her undergrad degree. Outside the classroom, Anna has served as the Board of Elections Commissioner for the Missouri Students Association and was a member of the MSA First Year Council. She currently serves as an Associate Justice with MSA and is an active member of Phi Alpha Delta, Mizzou’s pre-law fraternity. When not engaged in academic pursuits or campus leadership, she enjoys cooking, hiking, and reading.

A Tampa native, Allie Pramberger is a junior at MU, pursuing a degree in Journalism, with an emphasis in Strategic Communication, and minors in Constitutional Democracy and History. She is passionate about advertising, marketing, public relations, and art, and aspires to incorporate these interests into her future career. Her top five CliftonStrengths are Input, Woo, Positivity, Communication, and Arranger. Some of her favorite things include French dips, fall, walking the MKT Trail with friends, pumpkin spice, the mountains, Publix, the color blue, Andy’s Snow Monster, and making Spotify playlists.

Rachel Mueller is an MU junior, majoring in Anthropology (Culture and Human Ecology track) and International Studies (East Asian emphasis), with minors in History, Archaeology, and Native American Studies. She is a laboratory assistant with the MU Research Reactor Archaeometry Lab, a Mizzou Forward Undergraduate Research Fellow, and President of Mizzou’s Anthropology Student Association. Originally from Glen Carbon, IL, Rachel would like to become a professional archaeologist after earning her PhD, with a specialization in Historic Archaeology. In her spare time, she likes to plan vacations for others and learn languages.

Roberta Morales is a sophomore from South Elgin, IL, majoring in Political Science (Pre-Law Emphasis) and minoring in Business. On campus, Roberta serves as a tour guide, is an active member of Mizzou Mock Trial, and holds the position of Vice President of External Relations for the Alumni Association Student Board, and outside of academics, loves hiking, running, spending time with friends, and reading.

An MU junior from Schaumburg, IL, Logan Meyer is pursuing degrees in Philosophy and Political Science, with aspirations to attend law school in the future. In his free time, he enjoys reading fiction, organizing and participating in the Mizzou Philosophy Club, and tutoring.

Makayla Mayhew is a sophomore honors student from Kansas City, MO, majoring in Environmental Science, with minors in Geography and Political Science. On campus, Makayla is Student Director of Sustain Mizzou, Vice President of Mizzou Model United Nations, and a member of MU Improv. She also serves as a naturalist for the Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary during the summer. In her free time, Makayla enjoys hiking, reading, listening to music, and hanging out with friends. Makayla is passionate about environmental protection and sustainability, and she plans to attend law school after graduating from Mizzou to pursue a career in Environmental Law.

Kaylie Lineback is an MU sophomore from Wentzville, MO, studying Political Science and Public Administration & Policy and pursuing a minor in Constitutional Democracy. Kaylie plans to eventually pursue an MPA at Mizzou before moving to Washington, DC, to build a career in political consulting. Her passions include addressing felon disenfranchisement, advocating for prison reform, and protecting voting rights. A devoted cat enthusiast with two cats at home (McChicken and Meelow), she also enjoys listening to music, particularly SZA, Childish Gambino, and all types of house music, and watching her favorite movies and shows. She can field any question about Harry Potter and sing the entire soundtrack from Tangled.

An MU junior from Kansas City, MO, Emma Lee is pursuing a degree in Public Health, along with minors in Social Justice and French. Passionate about learning and helping others, with abiding interest in health and wellness, international relations, law, and advocacy, she is looking to pursue a career in public service after graduation, working with non-profit organizations to improve public health through policymaking and philanthropy. She is on the executive boards of two clubs at Mizzou and also holds a position as an assistant teacher at La Petite Ecole, a French immersion school in Columbia.