About
The Campus Slate student newspaper published its first issue in September 1966. It is where students find their voice, share stories, and stay informed. Our dedicated team of writers, editors, and videographers work tirelessly to bring you the latest campus news, events, and opinions. We strive to provide a platform for diverse perspectives and meaningful discussions.
Meet The Team
Advisor
Kevin C. Horton
Meet Professor Horton, The Slate’s advisor. Prof Horton has a long history with the Slate, he was the Editor-in-Chief when he was an undergraduate at NYIT in the late 1980s! He loves The Slate and is excited to work with the team of students.
Editor-in-Chief
Beste Tatlican
Meet Beste, The Slate’s editor-in-chief. Beste is a 3rd year BS/DO student. She is stoked to contribute to The Slate after being a staff/writer with a music column and a copy-editor for the Manhattan Globe team. She is excited to continue building a supportive team/community together one edition at a time.
Managing Editor
Sameer Kumar
Meet Sameer, one of The Slate’s managing editors. Currently, Sameer is a 2nd-year Information Technology major. Being a staff writer for the Manhattan Globe, and with all the great memories made in writing class with Professor Horton, he is thrilled to join The Slate this year!
Managing Editor
Gabrielle McGinnis
Meet Gabrielle, The Slate’s managing editor. Gabrielle is a 4th year digital art major who’s primarily focusing on the animation field. They are thrilled to share their writing and illustration skills with The Slate team and readers!
Layout Editor + Writer
Anthony Baio
Meet Anthony, The Slate’s Layout Editor and a staff writer. Anthony is a fifth-year B. Arch student in his thesis year. He is excited to be part of The Slate to expand his knowledge and experience in journalism!
Layout Editor + Writer
Elise Park
Meet Elise, The Slate’s Layout Editor and a staff writer. Elise is a fifth year B. Arch student in her thesis year. She is excited to be part of The Slate to stay in touch with her passion in journalism and writing!
Web Developer & Social Media Manager
Nawrin Sikder
Meet Nawrin, The Slate’s Web Developer and Social Media Manager. Nawrin is a Masters Student in Computer Science. She is excited to digitalize The Slate and create a presence that will enhance readers experience and showcase stories across social media.
Web Developer & Social Media Manager
Sadia Ferdous
Meet Sadia, The Slate’s Web Developer & Social Media Manager. Sadia is a 2nd year Computer Science student. She has always been passionate about writing and journalism. Combining her technical skills with her creative flair, she’s thrilled to bring her passion for storytelling to The Slate’s digital edition.
Marketing & Writer
Michael Pinello
Meet Michael, The Slate’s Marketing Coordinator and Writer. Mike is a 4th year Marketing major. He is excited to hone in his marketing skills and also inspire people with his writing for the Slate!!
Writer
Joshua Gordon
Meet Joshua, a writer for The Slate. Joshua is a second-year cybersecurity student who initially joined The Slate to earn class credit. However, he quickly grew fond of the team and couldn’t be more thrilled to be part of this community.
Writer
Layla Maciejka
Meet Layla, a staff writer for The Slate. Layla is a first year finance student. She has always loved the interpersonal aspects of her studies and environments and is excited to display that through her writing in The Slate!