Ting Cui is a political science major and history minor at Middlebury College, originally from Baltimore, Maryland. Her academic research has focused on media bias concerning issues like immigration and abortion coverage. Her upcoming senior thesis will explore the intersection of AI and the First Amendment. As a first-generation Chinese-American, she is also interested in US–China relations and cross-cultural perspectives in global politics. Her love for writing led her to an Assistant Editor internship at Fair Observer, where she explored both creative and journalistic styles. Beyond academics, Ting is a competitive figure skater who has represented Team USA.