Simone Slykhous has been named one of Editor & Publisher’s “Rising Stars in Today’s News Industry.” This year’s list of 25 Under 35 includes Simone, Creators Syndicate managing editor.
Simone Slykhous, 29
Managing editor, Creators Syndicate
Hermosa Beach, Calif.
Education: Northwestern University, bachelor of science, journalism with a minor in political science
E&P managed to get Simone to answer a question editors never answer:
What is your favorite comic strip and/or syndicated column?
I work with an extraordinary roster of talented people, so this question is almost like asking which child is my favorite. Though because that is a cop-out, I would say that reading the comic strip “Scary Gary” by Mark Buford always makes me laugh. His twisted sense of humor, hilarious cast of undead characters and intricate drawing offers a great respite from the stress of keeping up with the 24-hour news cycle.
In terms of syndicated columns, reading Marc Dion’s words each week is a joy. He expresses the opinion of middle-class America through the lens of an old-school newspaperman.
A big “Thank you” to Simone for turning me on to Marc Dion!! … and, of course, congrats to her for bein a rising star.