2026 Arcturus Editing Team

Hi! I'm Eden, a second year running start student here at highline. From little doodles while the instructor is lecturing to writing my own fantasy novel, art has been a part —pun not intended— of everything I do. When I was younger I loved writing poems and now that love has transitioned to song writing for my band. Throughout my time learning and growing I've learned that it doesn't take skill or talent to be an artist- or even a good one. I may not be the best at any of the skills I've tried, but I'd go as far as to say that art's imperfections make a piece better, make an artist good. 

Hey everyone! I’m a lover of all creative works - from punk music to photography to non-fiction writing. However, I spend most of my time watching movies on my projector surrounded by my six pets and playing Resident Evil. I am a second-year student at Highline, earning my AA-DTA in Global Studies. I firmly believe creative expression is one of the most important things we can do as people. Expression connects us;

showcasing our history, our culture, our beliefs, and our ideas. I am honored to be one of our Arcturus editors and get inspired by the creative expression of our own Highline students every day.

Jared has always been fascinated by literature and story telling; be that getting lost in a book, or writing short stories of his own. He often enjoys Sci-Fi and fantasy works, with the works of Gene Wolfe, and Frank Herbert being his favorite. A love of books is something that was fostered at a young age, and has only grown as he's gotten older. He is always open to new ideas and voices; appreciating creative works from all over the world. Jared believes that creativity and story telling is an intrinsic human quality worth celebrating. Aside from reading he enjoys taking care of animals and occasionally playing video games – if time allows for it.

Jasmine is a Computer Science student with varied interests and talents. They enjoy reading (in general), writing poetry and essays, scholarly endeavors, community building, working out, and trying new things. As a writer and editor, they undertake projects with empathy and curiosity. As the ASHC President, Jasmine is regarded as a doer, and they’re known for creating spaces where people feel seen and heard. There is inevitable overlap as every role is approached with comparable intention and creativity. Through and through, Jasmine’s work is grounded in precision, and a commitment to amplify voices. 

Katie, also known as Caelum, is a first year Highline student and a running start senior. She is currently working toward their AA with a concentration in Anthropology. Her dream is to become a history teacher in higher education. She is the co-founder of her school’s newsletter club and wants to broaden their experience in both editing and publishing. Although their artistic medium focuses on painting, they have been increasingly interested in both creative and academic writing. Outside of school she likes to read, write, bake, and play tabletop games. 

What's Up! I am a running start student at highline college and a high school senior at Innovation Heights Academy. I will be an author in a few years so be on the lookout for my name when you're at a library! I have a little obsession with experiencing all the stories I possibly can while I am on this earth. I feel that this is my reason for existing. Outside of writing I enjoy playing basketball and playing piano. 

I was born in Bogota Colombia where I got a bachelor degree as a Graphic designer, after I worked with advertisement and publishing companies. During my career I have worked designing: catalogs, logos, journals and marketing campaigns with adobe suite mixing matte painting with artistic techniques such as watercolour, paintbrush and acrylics. Before I moved to The United States I worked as a middle school art teacher where I got the chance of learning and teaching storytelling with indigenous stories recreate them with drawings because I feel those stories are full of magic and have a great cultural value for children.

Since I moved to the United States I have being studying at Highline College first as a ESL, Jump start and currently as an ASS-T-Multimedia Design student, during that time I have also been part of the Center of leadership and Service, as a Marketing Outreach Designer, TRIO as Project lead and Trio Ambassador providing visual ideas and supporting the Trio staff and community and finally as intern at ARCTURUS Journal where I am happy of sharing my experience, working and learning from my partners and instructor.

Reanne is a lover of stories and writing and has been since before kindergarten. Much of her free time is used to find and read or watch new books or shows. You can also find her writing fantasy from time to time. Some of her favorites are Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson, the Arc of a Scythe series by Neal Shusterman, and the Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End anime. Reanne also has many other artistic hobbies, like stop motion animation and rock painting, as well as less artistic things such as scuba diving, martial arts, and hiking. She came to Arcturus to learn more about how a printed book comes together, and to be a part of this unique project at Highline College.

Thu is a first-year student at Highline, currently working toward her AAS with a concentration in Multimedia Design. She dreams of becoming an animator, and she loves anything creative and art-related. She spends most of her time sketching little ideas in her notebook and trying animation to bring her imagination to life, telling stories and sharing real emotions. Art isn’t about perfection—it’s about curiosity, growth, and the idea that imperfect lines or unfinished ideas are all part of the creative process, and that’s what makes art meaningful. She is happy to be part of Arcturus and to be surrounded by so many creative people at Highline.

Hello, I’m Sonya J. Before coming to Highline, I served in the Marine Corps for five years. After reaching the rank of sergeant, I realized I wanted to follow a different path and explore new opportunities. I am now pursuing a degree in Computer and Electrical Engineering at Highline. While my studies are centered in technology, I have always had a deep appreciation for creativity and storytelling in all forms. I enjoy games with meaningful story lines, animations with good character development, musicals, and web comics. I joined Arcturus because I wanted to be involved in a creative space on campus, and help showcase the art and expression that students want to share.

Jamie Wilson is the current Faculty Advisor for Arcturus, Highline College’s literary arts magazine. Back in 2012, Jamie earned his MFA in Creative Writing at Wichita State University, where he specialized in fiction and served as a founding editor for mojo, Wichita State’s international literary journal. These days, Jamie writes short stories, teaches writing, and rides his bike a lot. Jamie is super excited to work on Arcturus because he believes in creative writing and the arts as powerful forces for good in all of our lives. Arcturus is such a unique platform for celebrating and uplifting our community’s diverse voices and creative talents; Jamie is very grateful to be a part of it.