Melina Nguyen is a senior at Boston University from Nashville, Tennessee studying Journalism and Statistics. She is passionate about the connection between environmentalism and society, especially regarding marginalized communities. Outside of The Sweaty Penguin, Melina has words in The Somerville Times and The Daily Free Press, Boston University’s student-run independent newspaper. She is involved in WTBU, Boston University’s student-run radio station, and runs the social media and newsletter of Stage Troupe at Boston University. When she is not gaming like a gremlin, Melina is usually taking photographs of her family and friends.