The Garden of Ideas Staff 2026-2027

Ayla Miller

POSITION: EDITOR IN CHIEF

Majors: Philosophy and CHID

Bio: Hi! My name is Ayla (she/her)! I am interested in existentialism, aesthetics, sociology of cannibalism, post structuralism, and philosophy of combat sports. Other than academia, I enjoy playing with my cat, video games, and weightlifting.

Cleo Kim

POSITION: EDITOR

Major: Philosophy

Bio: Hello !! I’m cleo (she/her) and I’m currently a third-year with an interest in western political philosophy, contemporary issues in philosophy, and feminist philosophy. Outside of academia I love reading, taking nature pics, pottery, video editing, journaling, and talking (major checks out LOL). My favorite artists are Jeff Buckley, The Sundays, The Smiths, and Radiohead so feel free to give me song recommendations!! <3

Shelby Mallard

POSITION: EDITOR

Majors: Philosophy and Political Science

Bio: Hi! I am Shelby. I’m a third year and I am so excited to be an editor this year! This fall quarter I am in Denmark studying Kierkegaard and when I am not in the library I am often hiking, doing a cold plunge, or reading a good book. I am most interested in environmental and medical ethics.

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