About Lauren

Hi, I’m Lauren Orsini. I’m a journalist and graduate student and at American University’s School of Communication. In the past two years, I’ve written for a magazine, Log Home Design, a newspaper, The Fredericksburg Free-Lance Star, and even a literary journal, Peeks and Valleys. I graduated summa cum laude in 2005 from The University of Mary Washington with honors in English. Since then, I have spent my time constantly looking for more experiences to write and record.

My hobbies make up a huge part of who I am. A self proclaimed nerd, I am always immersed in and fascinated with sub and alternative popular culture. I frequent anime and videogame conventions along the East Coast, including Katsucon, Otakon, and Anime USA. I am deeply interested in documenting the “fan experience.”

Though originally from Northern Virginia, I’ve recently transplanted to the DC metropolitan area. I look forward to reporting in my new home.