ABOUT US
The WSU Crimson Review was founded by three students at Washington State University in 2025 who noticed a lack of presence with literary recommendations among the student body and Pullman community. Specifically, these students felt the absence of discussion with new and historically marginalized writers on campus.
With their love for literature, the students in the WSU Crimson Review aim to grow companionship with avid student readers of all literary genres, as well as build and introduce new readers at Washington State University with book recommendations through literary reviews.
The ultimate goal? Uplift authors and grow Cougar readers.
OUR TEAM
AKIRA
PARK
(she/her/siya)
Editor-in-Chief, Co-Founder
Akira is a graduate student in the Cultural Studies and Social Thought in Education program at Washington State University (WSU). She has a BA in English and a teaching certificate. Despite fearing numbers, she is married to a numbers man and the mom of two cats and a dog. She also works as a Graduate Administrative Assistant at WSU's Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture Student Success team. Outside of reading, you can find her caring for her farm crops and animals in Stardew Valley. You can also find some of Akira's book reviews at the Soapberry Review.
HANNAH
MARTIAN
(she/they)
Managing Editor
Hannah Martian is a PhD student and writer. She has a BA (’20) and an MA (’24) in sport management, both also earned at WSU. Hannah is currently pursuing her PhD in education and works as an instructor in the sport management department. They can also be found working part time at the public library. In their free time, Hannah can be found sitting with their dog, Jake (on the couch, as per Jake’s instructions) and watching sports.
RIA
DOMINIC
(she/her)
Treasurer
Ria is a first year graduate student in the cultural studies and social thought in education program. She has a B.S. in psychology with a double major in human development also from WSU! She works as a Graduate Research Assistant for WSU’s Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture’s Student Success Team. Here, she pursues her passion for supporting students by running a Wellness Center and assisting with student recruitment initiatives. In addition to reading, she enjoys collecting perfumes, cooking traditional South Indian dishes, and hanging out with her cat, Ember.
ALEXA
CHRISTIE
(she/her)
Social Media and Design Team, Head
Alexa is a PhD student in the School of Politics, Philosophy, and Public Affairs at WSU. She has a BA from the University of Washington in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics. Alexa works as a teaching assistant, and in her free time, loves reading, photography, and scrapbooking! She can also be found sitting on the couch with her girlfriend, Hannah, and dog, Jake.
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HOPE
NOBUKO KALEONANIONAONA O KAHO' DELA CRUZ
(she/he/they)
Social Media and Design Team
Hope is a fourth year currently pursuing a creative writing degree. When it comes to writing, their particular focus can be found in poetry and fiction. They've always been enamored by different ways of writing inspired by people around the world from all walks of life. In her spare time, she often does digital art and painting. In the future, she aspires to study Library Sciences and become a librarian.
KATE
WATTS,MA
Advisor
Kate Watts is a Scholarly Professor in English and the Director of UCore at Washington State University.