Welcome! Whether you were looking for us or stumbled across this page by accident, we’re glad you’re here.
“Here” is a platform for all voices on the University of Michigan’s campus. What the F originated as a fact-based women’s health magazine, which we pay homage to through our print column, “Sh*t I’m Afraid to Ask My Doctor.” Today, our focus has shifted to portraying the feminist movement as it should be: a place for representation and inclusivity. We publish all forms of writing and art that strive to advance the fight for intersectional equality by sharing marginalized experiences.
At What the F, we believe that telling stories builds community. It enables us to find common ground. Regardless of gender, class, race, ethnicity, and background, we want to use our pages, both online and in our print magazine, as a safe space for personal expression.
And that’s where you come in. The “F” in What the F stands for fresh, funny, fearless, feminist, and fuck. What do you stand for?
Interested in venting about systematic injustice? Wrote a poem about your first orgasm? Drew a picture inspired by your journey of self-love? None of/All of the above? Shoot us an email at with any pitches, questions, or just to say hi. We’d love to hear from you, but more importantly, we’d love to make your voice heard.
Sincerely,
Lia Baldori
Editor-in-Chief
The team
Caylin Luebeck, co-president
Emily Spilman, Co-President
Events
Sophia Jacobs, Events Director
Claire Bletsas, Events Coordinator
Nikki Keramati, Events Coordinator
JJ Wright, Events Coordinator
writing
Lia Baldori, Editor-In-Chief
Alexandra Niforos, Blog Editor
Maria Marginean, Website Manager
Cielle Waters-Umfleet, Staff Writer
Elya Kaplan, Staff Writer
Julia Haberfield, Staff Writer
Rocio Cuesta, Staff Writer
Maria Wueker, Staff Writer
Finance
Lindsey Hentschel, Finance Director
Emma Keer, Finance Staff
Lindsey Smiles, Finance Staff
Art
Maggie McConnell, Art Director
Jessica Burkle, Assistant Art Director
Ariana Shaw, Assistant Art Director
Regina Egan, Staff Artist
Emma Goodman, Staff Artist
Aditi Kannan, Staff Artist & Writer
Hayleigh Proskin, Staff Artist
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Social Media
Emily Bedolis, Social Media Staff
Grace Meinke, Social Media Staff
Layout
Lindsay Calka, Layout Director
Jill Graham, Designer
Livvy Hintz, Designer
Kendall Lauber, Designer