Introducing GO’s Incredible Spring 2025 Interns

This spring, the staff of GO finally returned to our magical, albeit petite, brick and mortar office space. There, we welcomed our first “class” of college interns in over half a decade. These four brilliant, talented, and passionate students have served to inspire and reinvigorate our editorial team. Associate editors Abbie Thompson, Anika Kewalramani, Kayley Cassidy, and Paulina Rodriguez have brought new perspectives and vibrant energy to GO, and their work has left an indelible mark on GO’s culture. As the tenures of our spring interns come to a close, we thought you’d enjoy meeting them. We’ll miss them all, but we look forward to continuing to work with each of them as esteemed contributors. 

If you’re interested in working with GO Magazine as an intern or a contributor, email us at employment@gomag.com.

Abbie Thompson

Senior at New York University, studying Journalism and Gender & Sexuality 

Favorite queer bar? Three Dollar Bill

What meme lives rent-free in your head? I think about Poot Lavato 24/7. It haunts me in the most beautiful way. 

Secret fast food addiction? I love ordering Taco Bell after a night out and then falling asleep before eating it. 

Mountains or beach? Mountains. Sand is sent straight from Hell, and I cannot stand it. 

Go-to coffee order? Black Tea

Favorite queer icon? June Jordan 

Why do you love working for GO? I love working for GO because the publication takes all things queer seriously. The fact that we get to cover things that really do matter to our community is very affirming. To be a part of this publication which works to capture, record, and inform readers about queer female culture and the beauty of our community has been incredible.  

Anika Kewalramani

First Year Graduate Student at Hunter College, studying Educational Psychology

Favorite karaoke song? “I’m Like a Bird” by Nelly Furtado

Reality TV or documentaries? Reality TV. I love Love Island. #notashamed

If money and time were no object, what would you be doing? Making weird clothes and hanging out with friends in the park in long baggy denim shorts that would make my mom say, “You literally look like a boy.” 

Favorite vacation spot? Puerto Rico

Kristen Stewart or Janelle Monáe? Janelle Monáe 

Worst pick-up line? “Do you have a twin sister? Because I think I’ve seen you before.” Girl, I’m a fraternal twin. 

What have you gotten out of your internship? I’ve really been able to improve my writing skills and also my social skills! Before my internship, I’d say I was definitely an introvert. At GO, I’ve been able to connect with so many people in NYC and meet different queer creatives and locals. Now … I’m still an introvert, but an introvert with less fear of meeting new people. #yassss 

Kayley Cassidy

Senior at The New School, studying Journalism and Design

Favorite book? Dreaming of Ramadi in Detroit by Aisha Sabatini Sloan

Favorite canceled influencer you just can’t quit? Trisha Paytas

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? The Jigokudani Monkey Park in Japan

What meme lives rent-free in your head? Jojo Siwa’s “dream guest on my podcast”

Favorite queer bar? Henrietta Hudson

WNBA Or NWSL? WNBA

Why do you love working for GO? Working for a lesbian and queer women’s publication that has been running since the 2000s is badass. Whenever I’m in the office, I’m always starstruck by the archival shelf of GO Magazine issues from over the years. Each and every one of those issues are a symbol of queer unity, resistance, and defiance. Getting the opportunity to be a part of that history has been an empowering experience for me. 

Paulina Rodriguez

First Year Graduate Student at NYU Arthur L. Carter Journalism  Institute, studying Magazine & Digital Storytelling

Favorite food? Milano Market’s E6 sub sandwich

If money and time were no object, what would you be doing? I would still be in New York. But my apartment would have so many more decorations.

Secret fast food addiction? Texas’s fast food is miles ahead of New York’s. Burger Boy, Whataburger, the barbecue counter at Buc-ee’s. 

Favorite comfort movie? Dick (1999)

Go-to coffee order? Lavender Matcha

Morning person or night owl? Night Owl 

How would you describe GO in three words? Bold, essential, community.