Hello! My name is Laiken (she/her).

I am a writer, editor, and self-proclaimed professional media connoisseur based in Austin, TX.

Photo by Mara Neumann

Photo by Mara Neumann

Who am I?

That’s a secret I’ll never tell.

Just kidding. I am a recent graduate of The University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Journalism. I’m currently looking for employment in editorial fields in both journalism and publishing. As of January 2022, I contribute to both the Austin Chronicle and the Daily Dot as a freelance writer.

I most recently served as editor-in-chief of digital content at Afterglow, UT-Austin’s own student-run music publication, and I spent the summer as a general assignment intern at The Daily Dot, where I covered online culture, social justice, labor rights, and music. In addition to my own writing, I helped other students with their coursework as a journalism writing coach for the Moody Writing Support Program.

I've also served as an editorial intern at the Austin Chronicle, the city’s alt-weekly, covering local culture, music, film, and television. You can find my previous written work in Austin Monthly and ORANGE Magazine. I also hosted a radio show called time soup on KVRX 91.7 FM, where I curated a chaotic gumbo of tunes that reflect my ever-fading perception of time.

As a big sponge of culture, I absorb things at every turn — which also makes me a great listener. A non-exhaustive list of things I love include: finding links between pop culture and history trends, Moonstruck (1988), Fiona Apple, hours-long video essays, Martin Scorsese, research papers, and disco music.

If you would like to chat about any of the above, please email me so we can begin our pen pal correspondence.

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