Ann Iwashita is a freelance writer who moved from Hawaii to New York during the winter of 2007. Having survived, she revels in the goodness of life and enjoys all opportunities that the Big City provides. As a vegan yogini, Ann seeks to keep her footprint light and her life writ large. She writes grants to support the missions of various organizations and individual artists and has contributed to Thirsty? NY.

"Iris Zalun is a student at Fordham University. A New York native majoring in English and Theology, she loves reading, writing, and editing. Most of all, however, she enjoys going on food adventures throughout the city to discover new restaurants and glut herself with cuisine from around the world."

Rebecca Benison is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in communications with a concentration in journalism from Adelphi University. Aside from her editorial internship with ZTrend, she is also a student writer for Adelphi's Office of Public Affairs. In her spare time, she enjoys writing fiction and poetry, as well as reading, drawing, and photography.

Ann Iwashita is a freelance writer who moved from Hawaii to New York during the winter of 2007. Having survived, she revels in the goodness of life and enjoys all opportunities that the Big City provides. As a vegan yogini, Ann seeks to keep her footprint light and her life writ large. She writes grants to support the missions of various organizations and individual artists and has contributed to Thirsty? NY.

"George Morales is an English and Film major at Hunter College. His greatest interests lie in reading, viewing films and growing as a versatile writer. Born and raised in Queens, George would not rather live anywhere else that is not amidst the bustling diversity of New York."