Cristina Betz
Creative Director
At ease, soldier. Cristina spent her summer working for the army and lived on the base! When she isn’t working, she enjoys being outside and going on hikes. She also loves to travel and has gone as far as Italy. Ciao! Cristina is a senior from Roswell, Georgia.
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Alaina Scott
Advertising Manager
She likes to move it, move it…Alaina enjoys any and all kinds of physical activity, including working out, cycling, walking at the park and dancing! She is a coffee connoisseur and is obsessed with personality exams. Where are her fellow enneagram 3’s? Alaina is a senior from Louisville, Kentucky.
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Tea Jones
Writing Editor
Run while you can… Téa will talk your ear off about all things Marvel and Harry Potter. Speaking of Harry’s – she has been to a Harry Styles concert in Nashville and has a tattoo on her ankle of the Love on Tour bunny. Téa is a senior from Northern Kentucky.
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Emma Bayens
Photo Editor
Anyone in need of a travel companion? Emma has the ultimate goal of visiting all 50 states. And you know what they say, go and smell the roses. She enjoys fresh flowers (hint hint) and is a Photojournalism major. Emma is a junior from Louisville, Kentucky.
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Bailey Brush
Design Editor
All the best designers have a favorite adobe tool and Bailey’s is the pen. She is a Graphic Design major and has an UX certificate. She also is a lover of animals and not only has she adopted a kitten over the summer, but also plans to foster more kittens in the future! Bailey is a junior from Evansville, Indiana.
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Sam Oldenburg
Cherry Creative Adviser
A former balloon artist, coming to an area near you! Sam is a two-time WKU graduate who enjoys all things outdoors. Hiking, biking and kayaking are just a few of the activities he has ventured into. Sam is from Owatonna, Minnesota.
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Wes Orange
Advertising Adviser
Once a Hilltopper, always a Hilltopper. Wes is not only a men’s basketball season ticket holder but also a lifelong Tops fan. When he isn’t supporting the basketball team, he loves to play golf with his seven-year-old daughter. He also plays the drums and shares music with his wife, who is both a guitarist and a Herald alum. Wes is from Bowling Green, Kentucky.
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Alyssa Butler
Writing Staff
We’ve got an athlete in the building! Alyssa plays volleyball and isn’t afraid to spike it. She spends her free time thrifting and traveling and is a Personal Relations major. Alyssa is from Henderson, Kentucky.
Emma Dock
Writing Staff
There is nothing better than that first sip of an ice-cold soda. Emma is obsessed with Cherry Cola-Cola! She is also an avid reader and her favorite color is orange. Emma is a freshman from Providence, Kentucky.
DaShaun Van Cleave
Photo Staff
If you’re looking for a self-made man – look no further. DaShaun is not only a self-taught photographer, but has also won creative genius at the Black Student Alliance Awards in 2021! While balancing his majors of Broadcasting and Sports Management, he also finds the time to be President of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. DaShaun is a senior from Atlanta, Georgia.
Garrett Woodrum
Photo Staff
If anyone signs up for music trivia, this is who you should be partners with. Garrett loves going to any and all music concerts and went to GSA last year. His favorite movie is Everything, Everywhere, All at Once. Garrett is from Union, Kentucky.
Hydia Jackson
Photo Staff
Anyone want to start a band? What about a book club? Hydia has both an electric and acoustic guitar and isn’t afraid to use them and is a fan of reading. In her free time, she enjoys being around her friends and family. Hydia is a sophomore from Lexington, Kentucky.
Nicole Johnson
Photo Staff
Hello? The arts called and Nicole answered. Nicole loves to paint and also plays three different instruments! She also spends time with her two beagles when she can. Nicole is a sophomore from Lexington, Kentucky.
Abby Neltner
Design Staff
Someone call Vogue! Abby loves all things fashion – from thrifting to upcycling to making her own clothing, she can do it all. She is a vegetarian and an avid animal lover, especially her pet cat, Hazel. Abby is a senior from Northern Kentucky.
Haden Moore
Design Staff
Calling all Star Wars fans! Haden is a lover of all things Star Wars, but would never go over to the dark side. He is an avid connoisseur of memes (feel free to send the good ones his way) and spends his free time watching baseball and hockey. Haden is a fifth-year senior from St. Louis, Missouri.
Lexi Ocampo
Design Staff
Always keep a smile on your face! Lexi has a 12-year-old pug named Happy who gets cuter by the day. She has double majors of Business Administration and Studio Art – a woman who can do it all! Lexi is a junior from Lexington, Kentucky.
Abby Loftus
Advertising Staff
Talk about a world traveler… Abby has performed in seven different European countries and Carnegie Hall! When she isn’t spending time with her 3-legged dog, Bandit, she enjoys collecting vinyl records, books and plants. Abby is a junior from Edwardsville, Illinois.
Carson Coffey
Advertising Staff
Coffee anyone? Or should I say Coffey… Carson loves coffee so much, it’s even her last name! Her favorite TV show is Gilmore Girls and in her free time she enjoys cooking vegetarian dishes. Carson is a junior from Dallas, Texas.
JT Steele
Advertising Staff
Who dey! JT is a big fan of football, specifically repping the Cincinnati Bengals. His favorite activities include hunting when he can and going to the gym. JT is a junior from Spencer County, Kentucky.
Julia Steinmetz
Advertising Staff
Push two CC’s of Epi! Julia’s favorite TV show is Grey’s Anatomy – all 18 seasons. Her favorite pastimes also include going to concerts and going to the gym! Julia is a junior from Louisville, Kentucky.
Kayla Heath
Advertising Staff
Grab a pillow and a blanket and it’s game over. Kayla would sleep 24/7 if she could! She just so happens to be on the clumsy side, but when she isn’t sleeping or falling over her own feet, you can catch her grubbing out to her favorite pasta dishes. Kayla is a junior from Hodgenville, Kentucky.
Sarah-Kate Wiseman
Advertising Staff
Soda? Slushee? Pick your poison… Sarah-Kate loves any and all drinks at Sonic. She is a double major in music and will be studying abroad next fall semester. Sarah-Kate is a sophomore from Louisville, Kentucky.