The Channel’s editorial board is selected from undergraduate students in McGill’s Department of English. Editors collectively read, discuss, and select essays for publication.
Editors-in-Chief
Sara Belmore is in her final year studying English Literature with minors in Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies and Cultural Studies. If Sara is not attempting to tackle the endless pile of books on her nightstand, you can find her skiing, repotting her plants, planning her Halloween costumes, or working on one of her incredibly time consuming hobbies.
Lydia Lepki is in her final year of studies in English Literature with a double minor in Linguistics and Classics. She is particularly interested in medieval manuscripts, linguistic relativity, and the history of the English language. When she is not chipping away at her devastatingly long Goodreads TBR, you can find her watching movies with her roommates, going on long bike rides, or listening to The Strokes.
Editors
Rachel Barker is in her final year of studies in Honours Art History with minors in English Literature and French. Her research focuses on contemporary Canadian art and media with an emphasis on public art, museum practices, and the art market. She maintains a particular fondness for stained glass, the poetry of William Wordsworth, and the prose of Marilynne Robinson.
Megan Belrose is a U2 English Cultural Studies major with a minor in Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies. She’s interested in contemporary fiction and film, but also loves a good horror novel. When she’s not drowning in reading, Megan enjoys playing basketball, trying new recipes, and attempting to shrink the size of her Letterboxd watchlist.
Louane Biquin is a U2 Joint Honours student in English Literature and French Language and Literature. Constantly reading cynical satire, they are also (surprisingly) fond of medieval literature. Louane enjoys drinking tea, going on walks, and listening to their music favourites on repeat.
Natalie Hrga is a U3 Computer Science major with minors in English Literature and History. She mainly reads literary fiction and memoirs. Natalie is an avid enjoyer of autumn, as she loves baking festive desserts while listening to Bon Iver or Weyes Blood.
Alice Kreinin (she/her) is a U3 English major and Communications minor. She loves Gothic literature, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and drinking incalculable amounts of tea (caffeinated). Alice has recently taken to consulting her tarot cards about her schoolwork in lieu of attending office hours.
Meera Pande is a U2 English Cultural Studies and Political Science double major. She is particularly interested in the fields of surrealist films and neo-colonialism. When she’s not busy predicting Oscar nominations months in advance, you can find her baking a sweet treat.
Anna Roberts is a U4 English Literature student with minors in Psychology and Art History. Her current interests are in contemporary American and Canadian fiction as well as literary institutions. In her free time, Anna enjoys hiking, oil painting, and watching bad TV shows with her friends.
Kristina Tham is a U3 English Lit and Economics double major with a minor in Mandarin Chinese. She loves metaphysical poetry, Jane Austen, and reading contemporary fiction about struggling people to comfort herself. Kristina enjoys spending her days pining away for more time and money to spend reading copious amounts of books and visiting all of the cafes in the world.
Coco Usher is a U4 Honours English Literature student with a minor in Political Science. She has a particular interest in critical reading and environmental literature and is currently writing her honours thesis on Peter Matthiessen’s The Snow Leopard. In her free time, she enjoys playing music, making long phone calls, and eating hash browns.
Olivia Wigod is a U3 English Literature major. She is an avid reader of contemporary and literary fiction with an interest in poetry and Victorian literature. When not reading (a rarity), Olivia is likely engaging in other grandma activities like drinking tea and completing the daily crossword.