Skyler Pyle – Editor in Chief/ Senior: Multimedia Journalism and History
“Complaining does not work as a strategy. We all have finite time and energy. Any time we spend whining is unlikely to help us achieve our goals, and it won’t make us any happier.” – Randy Pausch, “The Last Lecture”
Kelsy Thompson – Lead Copy Editor/ Senior: Creative and Technical Writing
“A word after a word after a word is power.” – Margaret Atwood
Brett Ferrin – Graphics Editor/ Senior: Visual Communication
“If you only knew what the future holds. After a hurricane comes a rainbow.” – Katy Perry
Autumn Mariano – Graphics Editor/ Senior: Visual Communication
“Don’t panic.” – Douglas Adams
Abby Payne – Arts and Entertainment Editor/ Senior: Multimedia Journalism and Vocal Performance
“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” – Vincent Van Gogh
Matt Kunes – News Editor/ Senior: Multimedia Journalism
“We’ve done the impossible, and that makes us mighty.” – Malcom Reynolds, “Firefly”
Liz Ruttenbur – Science and Technology Editor/ Sophomore: Computer Science
“I suggest a full frontal assault with automated laser monkeys, scalpel mines and acid!” – Strax, “Doctor Who”
Michael Grennell – Sports Editor/ Sophomore: Multimedia Journalism
“Insert inspirational quote here.” – An important person
Danielle Murphy – Features Editor/ Sophomore: English and Journalism
“The mark humans leave are too often scars.” – John Green, “The Fault in Our Stars”
Kaitlyn Johnson – Photo Editor/ Junior: Business Marketing and Photography
“Prepare yourself in every way you can by increasing your knowledge and adding to your experience, so that you can make the most of an opportunity when it occurs.” – Mario Andretti
Tim Potter – Digital Content Coordinator/ Senior: Journalism and Political Science
“Wherever there is a man who exercises authority, there is a man who resists authority.” – Oscar Wilde
Kate Konchar – Opinion Editor / Senior: Creative Writing
“I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream.” – Vincent Van Gogh
J. Michaela Funtanilla – Page Designer/ Sophomore: Undecided
Elliott Smith said that college was a waste of time, though he did learn that he could do something he really didn’t want to for four consecutive years, knowing if he didn’t he’d regret it. And then that genius killed himself.
Charles Bowker – Assistant Sports Editor/ Junior: Microbiology and Spanish
“Every atom in your body was forged in a dying star, so freaking act like it!” – Courage Wolf
Christina Reekie – Assistant Photo Editor/ Junior: Cultural Anthropology and Photography
“We are the makers of music, and we are the dreamers of dreams.” – Willy Wonka, “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”
Jennifer Perry – Copy Editor/ Senior: English
“I must be a mermaid. I have no fear of depths, and a great fear of shallow living.” – Anais Nin
Tyson Jex – Sports Reporter/ Senior: Journalism
“Your thoughts are the architects of your destiny.” – David O. McKay
Karissa Wang – Science and Technology & Davis Campus Reporter/ Early College Student
“And when the wind did not blow her way, she adjusted her sails.” – Elizabeth Edwards
Ariana Berkemeier – Photographer/ Freshman: Psychology and Neuroscience
“We gain strength, courage and confidence by each experience in which we really stop to look fear in the face . . . we must do that which we think we cannot.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
Alexis Rague – News Reporter/ Freshman: Multimedia Journalism
“You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And you are the one who’ll decide where to go.” – Dr. Seuss
Madison Swensen – Features Reporter/ Junior: English
“I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe tomorrow is another day, and I believe in miracles.” – Audrey Hepburn
Jamii Freston – Photographer/ Sophomore: Business Management
“What did one polar bear say to the other?”- Desmond, “Lost”
Chase Bourgeous – Arts and Entertainment Reporter/ Junior: Microbiology
“Not all who wander are lost.” – Gandalf, “The Lord of the Rings”
David Winkworth – Sports Reporter/ Junior: Multimedia Journalism
“Everything is earned. You work for what you have. I’m ready to accept the challenge. I’m coming home.” – LeBron James
Derrick Gainsforth – Arts and Entertainment Reporter/ Senior: Journalism Education
“Don’t you remember when we were young, and we wanted to set the world on fire? Because I still am, and I still do.” – Rise Against, “Architects”
Rachel Badali – Features Reporter/ Freshman: Multimedia Journalism
“It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.” – Walt Disney
Tyler Wilson – Science And Technology Reporter/ Freshman: Undecided
“Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak. Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.” – Winston Churchill
Emilee Atkinson – News Reporter/ Freshman: Undecided
“If you love me like music, I’ll be your song.” – Heart
Janessa Richardson – Distribution/ Senior: Theatre and Math Education
“The past can hurt. But the way I see it you can either run from it or learn from it.” ~Rafiki, “The Lion King”