Meet the Writers
The voices behind Open Column
Open Column is powered by teen journalists, critics, and storytellers who take the work seriously and write for their peers. On this page, you’ll eventually find the people behind the bylines, the students who make teens voices heard, unpacking culture, breaking down business and science, and shaping the features that define our publication.
Explore the profiles below to get a sense of who helps with Open Column, what they care about, and how they use journalism to make sense of the world around them.
Our Wonderful Team!
Natalie Milik
Founder/Editor-in-Chief
10th Grade/ 15 years old
Bio: Hi! I’m a sophomore who loves writing, debating, asking way too many questions, and going down extremely random research rabbit holes.
Samuel Shen
Heal of Operations
10th Grade/ 14 years old
Bio: Hey everyone! I just moved from Vancouver, Canada to Calidornia. I enjoy synthesis writing, visual arts, and I am a huge buisness and consulting nerd.
Want to see your byline here?
Open Column publishes teen journalism across news, opinion, culture, business, science, and longform features. If you’re a teen writer with a story to tell or a question you can’t stop asking, we want to read your work.
Use the button above to access our submission form. Share finished drafts, pitches, or works-in-progress, our editorial team of teens and advisors will review every piece with care.
