About Us

Welcome to Atrium.

Our magazine aims to share true stories from Florida that are deeply reported and artfully told. We’ll focus on issues important or unique to the Sunshine State —  from the environment to changing demographics to racial justice.

We’ll tell stories of people whose voices have not always been heard and of communities that have been underserved. Compelling stories told both in print and through visual journalism.

We are named after the open space in Weimer Hall, home of the College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida. The atrium allows the Florida sun to shine in, bringing light into the heart of our building. Similarly, we hope our namesake magazine will help illuminate the heart of our state.


Meet our team members

Moni Basu – Founder

Cindy Spence – Adviser

Giuliano DePortu – Adviser

Elise Plunk – Editor-in-Chief 

Luena Rodriguez-Feo Vileira – Managing Editor

Matthew Cupelli – Multimedia Editor 

Marcus Rojas Marketing & Engagement Director 

Anna Edlund – Social Media Manager

Kayla Docteur   Newsletter Editor

Ally McCraine – Marketing Coordinator

Miles Haase – Web Developer

Diego Perdomo – Design Editor

Delia Sauer – Design Staff 

Katie Batteese – Design staff 

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