Tulane Student Lillian Foster Elected as Next Hullabaloo Editor-in-Chief

Foster, a junior communications major, will lead the student newspaper in the 2026-2027 academic year.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 6:50pm

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The Tulane Hullabaloo, the student newspaper at Tulane University, has elected junior Lillian Foster to serve as its next editor-in-chief for the 2026-2027 academic year. Foster, a communications major and Posse Scholar from Mandeville, Louisiana, has gained extensive journalism experience throughout high school and college, including internships at local publications.

Why it matters

The editor-in-chief role at The Hullabaloo is a prestigious position that oversees the student newspaper's news coverage and operations. Foster's election represents a significant milestone in her journalism career and highlights the caliber of student talent at Tulane University.

The details

Foster has been involved with The Hullabaloo since 2023, starting as a contributing writer and later serving as the breaking news editor and investigative news editor. In these roles, she has covered a range of campus and local news stories, from student protests to university ties to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. Foster's previous journalism experience includes internships at Where Y'at Magazine, Tulane's Newcomb Institute, and the Sun Herald in Biloxi, Mississippi.

  • Foster will begin her term as editor-in-chief in the 2026-2027 academic year.
  • She has been involved with The Hullabaloo since 2023, starting as a contributing writer.

The players

Lillian Foster

A junior communications major and Posse Scholar at Tulane University, who has been elected as the next editor-in-chief of The Tulane Hullabaloo student newspaper.

The Tulane Hullabaloo

The student-run newspaper at Tulane University, which has elected Lillian Foster as its next editor-in-chief.

Ian Faul

The current editor-in-chief of The Tulane Hullabaloo, whom Lillian Foster will be succeeding.

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What they’re saying

“When I was little, my mom always told me that I was nosy. To her surprise, I was able to turn that into a career.”

— Lillian Foster (The Tulane Hullabaloo)

What’s next

Foster will officially begin her term as editor-in-chief of The Tulane Hullabaloo in the 2026-2027 academic year, taking over from the current editor-in-chief, Ian Faul.

The takeaway

Lillian Foster's election as the next editor-in-chief of The Tulane Hullabaloo demonstrates the strong journalism talent and ambition among Tulane University students. Her diverse experience and passion for news reporting will undoubtedly shape the direction of the student newspaper in the coming academic year.