Jack Gao (he/him) became interested in journalism by reading publications and pondering where news is created. Besides his interest in journalism, he also focuses on academics and sports. His academics include math and physics, and his sports include fencing and tennis. Throughout the summer, he traveled to China and visited the city of Dalian and his grandparents, where he explored the town and learned more about its history. Gao works as a Staff Writer for The Rubicon.