Lindsey Anne Baker
Lindsey is a former hipster-turned-fashion-columnist who’s turned into, in the natural order of things, a regular grownup (with a lasting penchant for black). She holds a degree in news-editorial journalism from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln; she’s written for the Omaha World-Herald and a host of local alternative newsweeklies. She’s currently an editor for Hayneedle, as well as a coach for Louder Than a Bomb: Great Plains, where her slam poetry students supply her with a fresh dose of hopefulness every week. Her first poetry chapbook, Fine Warm Pulse, was published by Chicago’s Dancing Girl Press in 2013; her poetry has appeared or is forthcoming in journals, including Sweet: A Literary Confection, Two Serious Ladies, Sugar House Review, and Omaha’s own burntdistrict. Chances are, if she’s not reading poetry somewhere in town, she’s at La Buvette, eating cheese and checking out what people are wearing. Some habits never change.
Leo Adam Biga
Leo graduated from Holy Name High School and has lived in North Omaha most of his life. An avid reader and proficient writer from a very young age, he majored in journalism at UNO, writing a bit for The Gateway. “Right out of college, my most valuable training ground came as public relations director at the Joslyn Art Museum.” In 23 years, Leo has had well over a thousand articles published. “Despite contributing to dozens of newspapers and magazines, I’ve never worked on staff at one. I’ve always freelanced,” he said. Arts, entertainment, culture, history, and sports stories make up a good portion of his work. He also writes newsletters, web content, nonfiction books (mainly biographies), company histories, and documentaries. His work has been recognized by his peers at the local, state and national level.
Keith Binder
Leo graduated from Holy Name High School and has lived in North Omaha most of his life. An avid reader and proficient writer from a very young age, he majored in journalism at UNO, writing a bit for The Gateway. “Right out of college, my most valuable training ground came as public relations director at the Joslyn Art Museum.” In 23 years, Leo has had well over a thousand articles published. “Despite contributing to dozens of newspapers and magazines, I’ve never worked on staff at one. I’ve always freelanced,” he said. Arts, entertainment, culture, history, and sports stories make up a good portion of his work. He also writes newsletters, web content, nonfiction books (mainly biographies), company histories, and documentaries. His work has been recognized by his peers at the local, state and national level.