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OUr EDitorial boarD

A person with curly hair and makeup taking a mirror selfie in a public restroom. They are wearing a black and white zebra-striped sweater, black lipstick, and have headphones around their neck.
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Zane Cahalan

(he/him)

Hi, my name is Zane! I'm a junior at Clark University in Massachusetts, but I was born and raised in Pasadena (go Blair Vikings!). I study art history and studio art and want to become an art teacher. I also have a 15 year old pet corn snake named Zeus.

 

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Two daisies with white petals and yellow centers, with green stems attached.
A woman with long brown hair, wearing a black top with a red tattoo on her chest, sitting against a blue background.

CJ Calica

(she/her)

Hi, my name is CJ! I'm a filmmaker, photographer, and community storyteller based in Los Angeles. My work explores memory, identity, and the everyday stories that shape our communities through archives and visual storytelling. I believe everyone deserves to see themselves reflected in the stories we tell and I'm passionate about helping create a space where queer voices can be heard, supported, and celebrated.

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A young woman with long dark hair and light makeup taking a selfie against a pink and beige background, wearing a white lace top and layered necklaces.
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Natalie Chea

(she/her)

Hi, my name is Natalie! I’m a second year Biological Sciences student at UC Irvine and I’m pursuing a career in healthcare. My passions include drawing, graphic design, and research! I am so honored to have the opportunity to be one of BTB’s zine editors.

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Olivia coli

(she/her)

My name is Olivia and I am a high school senior from Pasadena! I joined the Beyond the Binary editorial team to support my local queer community and provide a space for queer artists. One fun fact about me is that my favorite book is Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. 

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errol Dassie

(he/him)

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Hi! My name is Errol Dassie and I am a high school sophomore from Thurgood Marshall in Pasadena. I’m very passionate in politics and public policy as well as journalism and comics. I’m also a member of the PUSD board of trustees as the student representative so if you come to a meeting feel free to say hi! 

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Sophia Torices

(she/her)

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My name is Sophia, and I am a rising high school senior from Pasadena! I joined the editorial board in order to benefit queer people in our community and build an atmosphere for artists to showcase their creativity when it comes to queerness in all its forms. Some fun facts about me are that I love going to see movies and music; my favorite albums right now are Do That Again by Malcolm Todd and Trouble Will Find Me by The National!