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Matt Scheuritzel- Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer

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A Philadelphia, PA native, Matt is a Senior Political Science major at Cornell University. He has spent much of his life worshipping the Philadelphia Phillies, and he has a level 9 man-crush on Charlie Manuel. A towering specimen, both physically and intellectually, Matt is many things, but certainly not an introvert. His outspoken and opinionated take on life is refreshing in today’s politically correct society. Matt is a film and music enthusiast, an avid reader and a closeted video game nerd. When he isn’t watching the latest movie nobody has ever heard of, he’s usually yelling at democrats. He is very concerned with the current path of this country, and knows the only way to fix it is with change, not “hope.”

Alex Mercho- Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer

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Alex hails from Indianapolis, IN; however, he is the byproduct of the culture shock between a Syrian immigrant and a small-town Indiana girl. As a result of his far-flung family and work with international NGOs, Alex has spent a great deal of time traveling the world, picking up languages and friends along the way. His international family ties have instilled a passion for Middle Eastern and global cultures and languages. Alex is a Junior at Cornell University, majoring in Political Science and History. He is also on the Heavyweight Rowing Team. He served on the Board of Directors of Timmy Global Health, and worked with the Palestine Childrens Relief Fund in Lebanon and Syria. He is an avid drinker of tea and wine, though usually not at the same time. He would be thrilled to spend the rest of his life traveling. Alas, this is the real world so instead, Alex writes for Current Ground.
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Jay O'Donnell- Editor-in-Chief

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Jay is a senior at Boston University, where he studies Journalism and Spanish. A proud son of Philadelphia, PA, Jay has lived in Boston for four years and remembered most of it. An aspiring author, reporter, musician, and celebrity chef, Jay spends most of his time in pursuit of life’s greatest treasure: internet fame. After graduating, Jay would like to work for a daily print newspaper, assuming they still exist, before eventually moving to feature and magazine writing. His travels have taken him to London, Spain, Argentina, Belgium, and most recently, Ireland. A self-professed beer geek, Jay spends an inordinate amount of time researching and studying beers from around the world.

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Jay O’Donnell- Editor-in-Chief

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Sophie Mancall-Bitel- Contributor

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Sophie is a recent graduate of Northwestern University with a degree in English and Art History. Although she calls Los Angeles home, she has lived in Boston, Ireland, New Zealand, France and, most exotic of all, Lawrence, Kansas. She recently moved to New York, where she is working in PR and slowly learning what it means to be a grownup. Sophie is a lover of all dogs, most contemporary art and any dish involving bacon. Joan Didion is her hero. She is currently trying to figure out what good a B.A. in English and Art History could possibly do her and hopeswriting about literature, film and culture for Current Ground will give her a clue.[/author_info][/author]
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Craig Mason- Contributor

Craig is a Senior at Cornell University, majoring in hotel administration and minoring in real estate. Hailing from “Wild and Wonderful” Buckhannon, West Virginia, he is odd blend of traditional country values and Ivy League perspective. He is the son of a small business owner, proud compatriot in the Sons of the American Revolution, and former Cornell fraternity president. Craig loves country music, tobacco, the outdoors, and soccer. His voice comes to Current Ground through the suggestion and graces of his friend and roommate Matt, who has most often found merit and wisdom in Craig’s composition of words, only this time they’re written down. He’d love to describe what his contribution to CG will focus on, but in the words of an honest Appalachian, it’s “hard to tell.”
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Laura Cartagena- Contributor

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Laura is a recent graduate of Fordham University, where she studied Communications & Photography. Born in Texas and raised in South Beach, Laura traded in the sunshine for seasons, and after living in NYC for five years she considers herself a bona fide New Yorker. Laura is Portuguese, Spanish, and Colombian and, thanks to her parents’ generosity, she spent her childhood traveling around the world and discovering all the amazing things it has to offer. She now works in television as a freelance On-Air Scheduler and hopes to one-day work for the mecca—HBO.
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Colin Smith- Contributor

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A native of both Boulder, CO, and Boston, MA, Colin is a mixture of out-west relaxation and east coast practicality. An artist by training, he has spent the last five years at Cornell University pursuing a dual-degree in Fine Arts and Art History. Colin also rowed for four years on the Cornell Heavyweight Rowing Team as the stroke of the varsity boat and captain his senior year. A connoisseur of all things creative, Colin likes to paint and draw in his free time, and is an avid fan of film and music. Colin hopes to take his skills and talents to the art market after graduation.[/author_info][/author]
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