Smile Politely Magazine
Alyssa Buckley serves as the Food + Drink Editor at Smile Politely Magazine, where responsibilities include writing, editing, and managing a team to create content focused on the culinary scene. In addition to this role, Alyssa has extensive experience in the performing arts, serving as the Artistic Director, Performer, and Instructor at Red Letters Comedy Improv since April 2007. Previously, Alyssa acted as the Acting Director of International Programs at Northeastern State University, leading departmental improvements in immigration compliance and international student support. Other roles include International Student Recruiter, Marketing Director at Reily Recovery Systems, Inc., and performer at DSI Comedy Theater. Alyssa completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in English: Writing and Publication from Clemson University.
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Smile Politely Magazine
Smile Politely is Champaign-Urbana's independent online magazine. We provide the community with a passionate, trustworthy, informed point of view on local music, arts, culture, food+drink, sports, politics and news. Our writers range in age from college undergrads to fifty-somethings, and with that diversity comes a wide array of political, cultural, social, and artistic bents, as well as an impressive wealth of experiences from which to reference. Such variety accurately reflects the hodgepodge that is Champaign-Urbana, a university town with a decidedly Midwestern flair. Smile Politely's editorial staff immerses itself in the community it calls home, and our writers' coverage of events reflects that dedication.