McKenna Dirks is a fourth-year journalism student and this is her seventh semester on The Spectator staff. She thrives under chaotic environments, loves plants and often gives off "granola girl" vibes with her Blundstone boots...

Sam Johnson is a fourth-year creative writing and journalism student. When he's not writing or working, he's binge-watching shows, spending money at Dooley's and trying to fix his sleep schedule.

Oludare likes watching basketball and is pretty mediocre at it, but that doesn't stop him from playing it. He has a small but growing record collection and believes Woody Harrelson is a style icon and national treasure -- fact not op...

Thomas DeLapp is a third-year English and journalism student. This is his third semester at The Spectator, and first as Currents Editor! If he’s not writing, he’s probably watching movies or eating peanut butter (actually, both...

Nick is a second-year journalism student, and this is his second year at The Spectator. He listens to an unhealthy amount of music and watches just as much TV. He also sometimes enjoys slightly less generic activities, like rock...

Morgan Burke is a fourth-year photography and multimedia communications student. This is her fourth semester on The Spectator, and first as Multimedia Editor. In her free time, she loves to make hyper-specific Spotify playlists...

Kalyn Cronk is a third-year RSTC and journalism student. This is her first semester on The Spectator staff but her last semester of college. In her free time, she likes to go on walks and go on spending sprees in Target.

Allison Hinrichs is a third-year journalism and multimedia communication student. This is her fourth semester at The Spectator. Allison loves being outdoors and anything that gives her an adrenaline rush. She loves hiking, rock cl...

Cade Fisher is a first-year communications and creative writing student. This is his first semester at The Spectator. He spends his free time hanging with his friends, crafting/mining and being anxious about anything that comes...

Maddie Kasper is a first-year political science and journalism student. This is her first semester on The Spectator staff. She enjoys funking earrings, the NYTimes crossword and listening to music.

Anna Smith is a third-year journalism, psychology and legal studies + histories of race, gender, and societies student. Anna plans to graduate in May 2023 and attend law school post-graduation. In her free time, she enjoys embroidery,...

Kyra Price is a first-year psychology student, and this is her first semester on The Spectator staff. In her free time, she enjoys writing and playing piano, as well as practicing lacrosse and spending way too much money on clothes.

Claire Schoenemann is a first-year journalism student. This is her first semester with the Spectator. She likes to run, hike and be outside. She likes to listen to The Lumineers and Mt. Joy in her free time.

Bridget Maxwell is a third-year journalism and political science student, and this is her second semester on The Spectator staff. When she isn't writing for The Spectator, she is with friends sitting on the couch binging Dance Mo...

Leah Pflaum is a fourth-year general communications studies and sociology student. This is her first semester with The Spectator. In her free time, she enjoys painting, going for walks and spending countless hours on TikTok.

Grace Schutte is a third-year creative writing and Spanish student. This is her second semester on The Spectator staff, first as a staff writer, and now as the chief copy editor. She enjoys staring out windows, americanos and ...

Rosa Gómez is a second-year political science and journalism student. This is her first semester on The Spectator staff. She enjoys rainy days, reading and all things social justice!

Avery Shanahan is a fourth-year communications and sociology student. This is her second semester on The Spectator and her first semester as news editor! In her free time Avery loves to read, run and thrift shop!...

Sami Geiger is a fourth-year journalism and multimedia communications student. This is her third semester on The Spectator team. When she is not going to class, doing homework or reporting she enjoys getting lost in a good book, be...

Sam Janssen is a fourth-year journalism student with a psychology minor. This is his fifth semester with The Spectator. In his free time, he enjoys being an avid sports fan and playing the guitar.

Timothy Spierings is a fourth-year Spanish and journalism student. This is their eighth semester on The Spectator staff. They enjoy trying all types of new foods and listening to new music artists and are currently trying to lea...

Lea Kopke is a fourth-year journalism and German student. This is her seventh semester on The Spectator staff. She plays the clarinet in the Blugold Marching Band and recently relearned how to ride a bike with no hands....

Bridget Kelley is a fourth-year journalism student. Bridget enjoys hanging out with babies, coffee and oxford commas. If anyone has any gluten-free food suggestions, Bridget's inbox is open.

Olivia Nelson is a third-year business administration and music liberal arts student. She likes to play her clarinet and manage the Blugold Marching Band. She also likes to taking photos and taking walks in nature in her free...

Mikayla Soltis is a fourth-year communications and English student. This is her third semester with The Spectator. She enjoys relearning the hobbies she forgets she has every few months (crochet, embroidery, reading, etc).

Abby Girard is a fourth-year organizational communication, multimedia communications and ASL student. This is her third semester as a part of The Spectator staff. She enjoys going for runs, watching documentaries and spending...

Kate Netwal is a fourth-year illustration student. She enjoys creating art, crocheting, playing pool at the Joynt with her friends and can be found in her hammock at Carson Park during the summer months.

Bethany Mennecke is a first-year graphic design student who enjoys baking cookies and snuggling with her cats. When she's not hard at work with The Spectator and NOTA, you can find her playing her trumpet in the BMB. ...

Kiara Jackson is a third-year Integrated Strategic Communication and Criminal Justice student and this is their first semester at the spectator. When Kiara is not writing you can find them playing games with friends, dancing in th...