About Us
The story behind The Washtenaw Times...
During their freshman year of high school, Alison Choi and Sarah Xu became fast friends over their passion for reading and writing. By sophomore year, they began dreaming bigger: what if there was a space where young writers could share their creative voices in a way where their work observes, questions, imagines, and records the world as people experience it?
That dream became The Washtenaw Times. What started in Ann Arbor, Michigan as a small project between two friends is now growing into a digital literary magazine that connects young writers from around the world.
We are now dedicated to documenting the stories, art, and ideas that define a generation. Through every issue, our mission is simple as we aim to create an archive of emerging voices.
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Co-Founder
Editor-in-Chief
Alison Choi
Alison is a senior at Greenhills School. She has been an avid reader and writer for years, and she is excited to continue her passion with The Washtenaw Times, where she helps market and edit. In her spare time, you can find Alison performing transfections in the lab, hanging out with her friends, practicing vigorously on her violin, or trying out a new banana bread recipe while watching the 2005 rendition of Pride and Prejudice.
Co-Founder
Editor-in-Chief
Sarah Xu
Sarah is a senior at Huron High School. She has been incredibly passionate about both reading and writing for as long as she can remember. She's determined to bring that energy to The Washtenaw Times, where she works on editing and marketing. Additionally, she's in charge of the blog and curates all of the issue, website, and overall aesthetic designs. In her spare time, you can find Sarah holed up in Barnes & Noble, running dances at her studio, or volunteering at her local animal shelter.
Rowan McCollum
Rowan McCollum is a senior at Vestal High School. She enjoys exploring the crossovers between poetry and music, and delving into the genres of surrealism and philosophy. She has performed in a band for multiple years at different venues within her community, and, in addition to her writing, is also pursuing an education in jazz trombone.