Robin Blakeman is beginning their freshman year at New Mexico State University as an intern writer at The Round Up. They are pursuing a double major in Comparative Politics and Musical Theatre with a minor in Journalism.

From Albuquerque, New Mexico, Robin discovered their passion for storytelling and media during high school, where they served as design manager and writer for their school’s Literary Magazine. Their experience balancing creative design with compelling writing sparked their interest in journalism as a way to combine artistic expression with meaningful communication.

Robin has a deep commitment to political and human rights activism, which influences their approach to journalism and storytelling. They are particularly passionate about incorporating the arts in education, believing that creative expression can be a powerful tool for learning and social change. Their unique academic combination of politics, theatre, and journalism reflects their interdisciplinary approach to understanding and communicating about the world around them.

When they’re not writing or studying, Robin enjoys exploring the intersection of performance and advocacy, always looking for new ways to use their voice to highlight important issues and connect with their community.