Bella Zielinski is a junior from Bloomingdale, Illinois, majoring in Journalism and Constitutional Democracy with hopes of going to law school following her undergrad studies. On campus, you can usually find Bella in the newsroom or at the Rec, where she is a TigerX fitness instructor (come to Tiger Tease Thursday nights at 9pm!) In her free time, Bella enjoys working out, playing pickleball, cooking, reading and obsessing over Dancing with the Stars.
Zay Yontz is a sophomore from Columbia, MO, double-majoring in Constitutional Democracy and Political Science. On campus, she is a member of the Mizzou Mock Trial Association and plans to attend law school after graduation, and outside of class, she enjoys baking, reading, listening to music, and spending time with her friends.
Kiraly Vega is a sophomore from Lee’s Summit, Missouri. She plans to major in Mechanical Engineering with minors in Mathematics and Constitutional Democracy, and she hopes to work in clean energy policy after college. Kiraly conducts research with the Mizzou Asphalt Pavement Innovation Lab through the Stamps Scholars Program, aiming to create more sustainable asphalt with recycled additives, is also involved in the Mizzou Model United Nations and the Society of Women Engineers, and serves as a Tiger Pantry Ambassador. Outside of school, Kiraly enjoys reading, listening to her classic rock records, Irish dancing, and following international politics.
McKenna Riddle is a senior from Tucson, Arizona, majoring in Political Science and Journalism, with a minor in Film. After graduation, she hopes to obtain a master’s degree in art history and pursue a career either in museum curation or education. On campus, she’s employed at MizzouRec, a member of the DC Pathways Scholars, and an MU Study Abroad alumni. In her free time, McKenna likes to read, write and hang out with her cat, Cleopatra.
Brayden Pirrung is an MU sophomore double-majoring in Constitutional Democracy and Political Science. On campus, he is a Senator and Chair in the Missouri Students Association, Treasurer of the Phi Alpha Delta pre-law fraternity, and a member of the Kinder Institute ASH Scholars research team working on a public history project commemorating the United States’ semiquincentennial.
Brock Murphy is a second-year undergraduate from Granite City, Illinois, studying History, Political Science, and Constitutional Democracy on a Pre-Law track. Outside of the Kinder Institute, Brock is a Stamps Scholar, a radio DJ for KCOU, and an honorary member of the Missouri State University Cheese club. Outside of university activities, Brock is an avid reader, crossword puzzler, and chef, and he plays the guitar, saxophone, and piano. After graduation, Brock plans to attend law school or perhaps a PhD program. After this, he will probably still be reading Ulysses.
Adam Lupton is a sophomore studying Constitutional Democracy and English at the University of Missouri. He stays busy with the Kinder Institute, College of Arts and Sciences, and Fishbowl Stand Up Club. Outside of school, he enjoys reading, talking about music, and taking long walks on the beach.
Liza Kadyschuk is a sophomore from St. Charles, IL, studying Psychology, Political Science, and Constitutional Democracy, while pursuing minors in History and Spanish. On campus, Liza is a Captain on the Mizzou Mock Trial Team, a Residential Advisor, and a research assistant in the Personality and Emotional Control Lab. Outside of class, she enjoys running, spending time with friends and family, going to museums (specifically Ancient Egyptian exhibits), and camping. After graduating, Liza plans to go to law school to become an attorney.
Aidan Heaney is a second-year MU student from Hermann, MO, studying Constitutional Democracy, Peace Studies, and Philosophy. Following his time at Mizzou, he intends on pursuing a master’s in international relations/foreign service to hopefully become a diplomat. Aidan is currently involved with a variety of organizations representing his interests, including Model UN, where he serves as treasurer, The Washington Society, serving as president, The Missouri Students Association, serving as senate chair of sustainability, The Audio and Radio Technology Club, serving as vice-president, and with KCOU Music, where he’s a DJ. Aidan loves spending his spare time reading, playing guitar, being outside, drinking tea, and dabbling in pogo sticking.
Faith Glasgow is a junior from Lee’s Summit, MO, majoring in Political Science and Psychology with minors in Spanish, Law, and Constitutional Democracy. Faith serves on the Executive Board of Mizzou’s Political Science Honors Society (Pi Sigma Alpha), as VP of Service, and on the Executive Board of the Phi Mu Fraternity, as Director of Equity and Inclusion. Faith completed a CLIP internship at the Missouri Capitol in the House of Representatives during her freshman year and was recently a subject in the Emmy-winning Apple TV+ documentary film, Girls State. As a film subject, she traveled to film festivals and the Democratic National Convention, completing press circuits and interviews. After her undergraduate degrees, Faith plans to attend law school with a focus on immigration law. In her free time, she enjoys Pilates, weightlifting, reading, and the lake.
