The Tulane Hullabaloo is nothing without its dedicated staff. The Hullabaloo class of 2026 didn’t just contribute to this organization — they transformed it. From reimagining recruitment and onboarding to driving exponential growth in our social media presence, their impact will be felt long after they accept their diplomas.
Behind these accomplishments are individuals whose dedication and leadership deserve recognition in their own right.
Ian Faul
Staff Writer, Arcade Editor, Editor-in-Chief
Joined: Fall 2022
Hometown: New Orleans, LA
“The Hullabaloo has been my home on campus for the last four years,” Faul said. “I’ve even slept in the office a few times.”
As the guiding force of The Hullabaloo for the past two years, Faul has transformed the paper — reshaping its staff, overhauling outdated systems, and expanding its reach across campus.
“We’ve grown in number — with the addition of a new section and the expansion of our team of contributors — but also in reach,” he said. “More people than ever are reading our stories: I know it when I look at our audience engagement metrics, and when I overhear people around campus saying that ‘they read it in The Hullabaloo.’”
As much as Faul has left a lasting mark on The Hullabaloo, it has also left a mark on him.
“The Hullabaloo has shaped me in turn by making me a more critical reader, a more versatile writer, and a more confident leader,” he said. “Most importantly … it has opened up new pathways of curiosity for me. How old are the oak trees on the quad? What’s going on in that lab? When you write for the paper, suddenly, everything around you becomes a little more interesting.”
What’s next: Faul will be working as a contributing writer for the health section of The Advocate as he prepares to apply to medical school.
Ellie Cowen
Staff Writer, News Editor, Managing Editor
Joined: Fall 2022
Hometown: Rockville, MD
“Deciding to join The Hullabaloo was the single best decision I have made at Tulane,” Cowen said. “It has made me a stronger writer, a better leader, a more thoughtful person and given me the most special community of friends.”
When thinking about the mark she has left on The Hullabaloo, Cowen is proud of creating a stronger sense of community by advocating for all section meetings to be in person and creating a new training program for incoming writers.
“My freshman year, the work was all asynchronous, and I met my news editor only once or twice the whole year,” she said. “[Now,] The Hullabaloo is a stronger community and has fostered the talent of more young writers. I am so happy the staff writers now get to experience the exciting, inclusive community I wished for.”
Cowen believes she will draw on her Hullabaloo experience even after her time at Tulane University has ended.
“The work we each do applies directly to so many careers,” she said. “I know I’ll be drawing on the skills I learned here for the rest of my professional life.”
What’s next: Cowen will be moving home to the Washington, D.C. area to apply for jobs before graduate school.
Riley Hearon
Copy Editor, Chief Copy Editor
Joined: Fall 2022
Hometown: Thousand Oaks, CA
“Being a part of The Hullabaloo has been the highlight of my college career,” Hearon said. “It’s taught me how to balance my interests, work on a deadline, and collaborate with my peers. I’ve definitely gained skills I’ll use in any career or job moving forward.”
Beyond providing her with professional skills, Hearon credits The Hullabaloo with connecting her to a meaningful community.
“The Hullabaloo has introduced me to some of the most amazing people Tulane has to offer, and I’m so grateful my time at The Hullabaloo coincided with theirs,” she said.
What’s next: Hearon will be attending law school in the fall, pursuing art restitution and cultural heritage law.
Lila Mago
Staff Writer, Social Media Editor, Associate Digital Director, Digital Director
Joined: Fall 2022
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
“I was able to discover my love for digital media strategy and working in a fast-paced newsroom, which is what I plan to pursue full-time after graduating,” Mago said.
Mago also credits The Hullabaloo for developing her leadership skills, as she managed a team of nine to grow the paper’s newsletter, social media content and podcast.
“When I joined as a social media editor, our feed was very sporadic and disorganized … we had about 2-3k followers,” she said. “Through developing a brand style guide, post templates, post scheduling and leading an expansion of our team to multimedia content through reels and podcast, The Hullabaloo has reached a wider audience than we ever have before.”
The Hullabaloo now has almost 12,000 followers on Instagram.
“My mission when joining as a sophomore was to platform the amazing, hard work of our writers and make sure we are engaging with our community,” she said. “I’m happy leaving as a senior knowing I did just that.”
What’s next: Mago is planning to pursue journalism and media strategy full-time as a rapid response associate in Washington, D.C.
Nathan Rich
Staff Artist, Layout Editor, Production Manager
Joined: Fall 2022
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
“I’m super grateful to The Hullabaloo for helping me get outside of the bubble of my major and giving me the chance to work with super smart and dedicated people at Tulane,” Rich said. “I think the relationships I built were my favorite part.”
Rich has led the layout team for the past three years, ensuring that every published story includes supporting graphics and that all print editions are consistently well-designed and professionally presented.
“I’m really proud of how we’ve worked to clean up the layout and the design/branding of The Hullabaloo since I became production manager,” Rich said.
What’s next: Rich will be working on his architecture thesis project next year.
Hayley O’Connor
Senior Business Manager
Joined: Fall 2025
Hometown: Wellesley, MA
“I have learned from my time at The Hullabaloo that being in a group of enthusiastic, driven people motivates me to do quality work, and it will be something I look for post-college,” O’Connor said.
O’Connor took on the senior business manager role during a stage of growth for The Hullabaloo, in which she expanded the business team from two to nine members, maintained traditional print media while expanding digital avenues and increased revenue streams.
“I was able to implement a change in the revenue model by creating structured advertising contracts,” she said. “Focusing on the business side of The Hullabaloo allowed me to interact with clients in the local New Orleans community and on campus to engage even more people with the organization.”
O’Connor emphasized that she is grateful for the strong guidance and support she received in expanding The Hullabaloo’s business side, particularly from Tel Bailliet, assistant director of student media at Tulane, and Jeanne Exnicios, Tulane Innovation Institute director of marketing and communications. She believes that this growth will continue after she has left.
“Everyone cares deeply about The Hullabaloo and wants to see the organization grow and expand, and I have no doubt we are leaving it in good hands,” she said.
What’s next: O’Connor is moving to Boston to start work in August.
Arushi Kher
Fact Checker, Copy Editor, Personnel Director
Joined: Fall 2022
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
“I have found such an incredible community within The Hullabaloo — I truly think it’s what keeps most of us on the team despite the hefty load of work,” Kher said.
As a member of the managing board for two years, Kher was part of the team that helped reshape and reorganize The Hullabaloo’s structure and strengthen the sense of community within the organization.
“The entire staff is more involved, more efficient, and produces great work,” she said. “Being at the helm of this team has been a formative learning experience and one that we are all so proud of.”
What’s next: Kher is going home to Brooklyn for a gap year. She will be working at a law firm and applying to law schools.
Lindsay Ruhl
Staff Writer, Breaking News Editor, News Editor
Joined: Fall 2022
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Ruhl says she always planned to join The Hullabaloo, even writing about it in her Tulane admissions essay. Since then, she has written more than 100 articles, including eight front-page features and five of the most-read stories of all time on the website.
“The Hullabaloo has also given me a wonderful group of close friends, all of whom are so hard-working and passionate,” Ruhl said. “Some of my best college memories will be the long, late nights in The Hullabaloo office working on our print edition while eating pizza and gossiping about the latest news.”
A defining moment of Ruhl’s time at The Hullabaloo was her coverage of on-campus protests and encampments related to the Israel-Hamas war, which drew national attention. She has written 10 in-depth articles on the demonstrations.
“Through this reporting, I launched The Hullabaloo’s first podcast series, where I covered the October 2023 protest and then continued to cover protests, capturing students’ raw emotions via audio,” she said.
That reporting earned Ruhl national accolades, including her coverage being picked up by NPR and NBC Nightly News, as well as an invitation to present at the College Media Association’s Winter Conference in February 2023.
This year, Ruhl has focused on developing an analytics and strategy program for The Hullabaloo clicks, views and reads.
“I have developed numerous analytics reports that streamline and track our views on the website and Instagram,” she said. “Various Excel formulas and Pivot tables have given some really interesting insights that we’ve strategically implemented into our writing and publishing.”
What’s next: Ruhl will be moving back to Atlanta and starting work as a merchandise analyst for The Home Depot.
Sophia Duhon
Staff Writer, Associate Arcade Editor, Arcade Editor
Joined: Fall 2023
Hometown: Baton Rouge, LA
Duhon credits The Hullabaloo for helping her discover her passion for journalism and is also proud of her role in expanding the Arcade section.
“[I was] able to help promote Arcade from being a section that struggled to get articles published to one of the most prolific sections in The Hullabaloo,” she said. “As someone passionate about arts and culture, I think it’s important to give people a place to explore that.”
What’s next: Duhon will be working in galleries and museums until going to graduate school.
Henry Diamond
Staff Writer, Sports Editor
Joined: Fall 2022
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
“Ever since I wrote my first story as a freshman, I became hooked on writing about global and Tulane sports,” Diamond said. “It’s given me the opportunity to interact with some great athletes and coaches, for which I will forever be grateful.”
One of the most meaningful aspects of his time at The Hullabaloo has been the connections he has cultivated.
“The Hullabaloo has also given me a community of friends that I will stay connected with forever,” he said.
What’s next: Diamond will be traveling to Asia.
Mohini Yadav
Staff writer, Views Editor
Joined: Spring 2022
Hometown: Chicago, IL
“Being part of The Hullabaloo has shaped me in more ways than I expected,” Yadav said. “It connected me with an incredible community of writers and editors who pushed me to think more critically and tell stories with intention. Professionally, it gave me a real window into the world of journalism – learning how to craft a narrative, meet deadlines, and write for an audience.”
Yadav notes that her time at The Hullabaloo taught her that meaningful communication is at the core of everything — a lesson she learned firsthand while reporting on student disengagement from food service workers in the Tulane community.
“A moment that really stuck with me was receiving an email from a dean expressing appreciation for the article,” she said. “It was the first time I felt like my writing had created a real impact and that it had actually moved people and sparked a real conversation on campus.”
What’s next: Yadav will be working in tech marketing, combining her computer science degree with the storytelling skills she has gained at The Hullabaloo. Long term, she plans to pursue an MBA and transition into tech strategy consulting.
Bryce Oufnac
Staff Writer, Senior Staff Writer
Joined: Spring 2024
Hometown: New Orleans, LA
“The paper has given me such an outlet for writing … and helping me make meaningful connections in New Orleans and Louisiana as a whole,” Oufnac said.
Although Bryce has written for all sections of The Hullabaloo, he discovered a passion for covering local politics. He is especially proud of his reporting on the Ten Commandments law, which he followed from its inception through ongoing court battles.
What’s next: Oufnac will be attending law school at either Tulane or Loyola University New Orleans with hopes of becoming a trial attorney or legislative advocate.
Julia Goldman
Staff Writer, Fact Checker, Copy Editor
Joined: Fall 2022
Hometown: Springfield, NJ
“[Being a part of The Hullabaloo has] allowed me to learn more about what is going on at Tulane and New Orleans through editing articles across all sections, and has helped me feel more connected to the Tulane community,” Goldman said.
One of the highlights of her time at The Hullabaloo was interviewing Mollye Demosthenidy after she was named dean of Newcomb-Tulane College in 2023.
“Not many students get to sit down with the dean of their college, and I still remember how professional it felt to conduct that interview with her and how excited I was to see it published,” she said.
What’s next: Goldman will be moving to New York City to work as a strategy associate at Publicis Health Media.
Thank you, Ian, Ellie, Riley, Lila, Nathan, Hayley, Arushi, Lindsay, Sophia, Henry, Mohini, Bryce and Julia. Your dedication to The Hullabaloo has had an immeasurable impact on all of us, creating a lasting foundation of stronger systems, broader reach, higher-quality coverage and a more connected community.