Meet the Team

WYJS is a McDaniel College research project led by Docta Paul Muhlhauser. The project picks up during summers as part of McDaniel College’s faculty-student summer research.

Paul Muhlhauser

Docta, Professor, and Head Researcher

yoyoyo, I’m a rhetrographical docta of English making rhetoric’s wildest dreams come true. i knock it out of the park because it is always game day unless it’s gut check time…then i’m in the bathroom. sports. politics. chickens. this project is really fun!

May Riekenberg

Student Researcher - 2024

Hey! I’m May. I’m a Theatre Arts and English double major, with minors in Acting, Musical Theatre Performance, Music, Spanish, and History, and I’m in the class of 2025. I don’t really watch sports, but I did play soccer up until high school. I have two cats, Hashbrown and Poppy, who are my babies. When I’m not researching or in the theater, you’ll probably find me playing Stardew Valley!

Danielle Carter

Student Researcher - 2024

Hi! I’m Danielle and I’m in the Class of 2025 double majoring in Political Science and Theatre. I cycled through a bunch of sports when I was younger but now, I’m just a casual fan. But my family has always been super into sports, and I love the hot dog race at Camden Yards. When I’m not researching, I love to sing, act, and crochet!

Kelly Kujawa

Student Researcher - 2024

Hello, there! I’m a sociology major and philosophy minor at McDaniel College. When I’m not researching the intersection between sports and politics, I enjoy reading, painting, and having unsolicited conversations about sociology with whatever victim is near.

Emily Hollwedel

Student Researcher - 2024

Hello! My name is Emily (they/them) and I’m in the Class of 2025 at McDaniel College. I’m a Writing and Publishing Major with a minor in Journalism/ New Media, making me an avid reader and writer. I grew up in a jock household, playing a bunch of sports, but volleyball was my favorite to watch and partake in. When I’m not working with WYJS, I’m a part-time barista and freelance writer for local magazines!

Izzi Sweet

Student Researcher - 2023

Hi! My name is Izzi and I am a rising senior at McDaniel college. I am studying English and American Sign Language and hope to be an ASL interpreter in the future! When I’m not working at WYJS or a local arts organization, I like hanging out back home in Brooklyn with friends, family, and a clique of professional athletes.

Jenn Madison

Student Researcher - 2023

Heyo! My name’s Jenn, and I’m a Writing and Publishing major at McDaniel College. I’m a big fan of sci-fi and animation. I also enjoy singing, listening to movie scores, and writing fiction and memoir. Fun fact: I could never become a professional baseball player, one, because I’m bad at baseball, and two, because of my koumpounophobia.

Emily Trachoo

Student Researcher - 2023

Hi there! I’m a Marketing major and Psychology minor and I love all things creative – writing, drawing, videography & editing, photography, and the performing arts. As part of the WYJS Research Team, I am responsible for helping brainstorm and create social media content for our accounts. Since you’ve already read this far, check out one of my favorite quotes:

“Cool, cool, cool. No doubt, no doubt, no doubt.” – Jake Peralta

Jeremy Hasson

Student Researcher - 2023

I’m a photographer, avid sports fan, and writer, with a specific interest in digital media and journalism. I’m a lifelong Los Angeles Dodgers fan, who collects all sort of baseball memorabilia. I will graduate McDaniel College in May 2024 with a major in Writing and Publishing with a double minor in Food Studies and Journalism and New Media.

Christina Baker

Student Researcher - 2022

Hello, my name is Christina Baker. I go to McDaniel College and am majoring in English and Marketing, and minoring in Entrepreneurship and Writing. I enjoy writing poetry, music, and going to the beach in my free time.

Grace Maglietta

Student Researcher - 2022 & 2021

Hello! I’m a senior Writing & Publishing major at McDaniel College. Despite being the worst athlete you’ll probably ever meet, I’ve spent two summers working on the WYJS project. When I’m not researching athletes’ political views, I like writing poetry, listening to music, and watching really terrible movies.

Kaylen Buschhorn

Student Researcher - 2021

I’m a 2022 graduate of McDaniel College with a BA in Graphic Design. I founded a own women’s sports media company, More Than Just Balls, to elevate the voices of female athletes! I currently work for ESPN as a social media and design intern and will attend The University of Texas in the fall to pursue my master’s in Advertising!