We, The Talon, will strive toward excellence as we pursue and present the truth. Adding to the legacy of Northwest and glorifying God with our words and deeds.
We are Northwest University’s premier online news source, run entirely by students. If you’re interested in joining The Talon, please contact one of the editors below via their individual Outlook emails, or via Prof. Mari (also see below). You can also email the staff address at talonstaff@northwestu.edu or visit the office at Fee 17 during the week.
2017-18 Staff:
Leadership
Editor-in-Chief: Madison Miller
Major: Communication
Class: Senior
“I have an old leopard gecko named Solomon.”
Managing Editor: Riley Sine
Major: Communication / Youth Ministries
Class: Senior
“My list of books to read has become sentient because whenever I finish one book, two or three new ones get added to the pile. ”
Photo Editor: Garrett Parker
Major: Contemporary Music Industry
Class: Senior
“I enjoy skiing, hiking, running sound, and outdoor photography.”
Social Media Manager: Lindsey Linden
Major: Business Administration
Class: Senior
“I went to Bible College for two years in Southern California.”
Website Editor: Anna Fitch
Major: Interdisciplinary Studies – Communication and Technology. Minor: Literature.
Class: Senior
“When I talk to someone who has an Australian accent, they often think I am Australian because I accidentally pick up on their accent.”
Chief Copy Editor: Trevor Wood
Major: Secondary Education, English
Class: Junior
“Fun Fact: I used to be a professional video game tester, and worked on the latest Halo game.”
Staff
Lead Writer/Screech Host: Jon Ladd
Major: Communication with a concentration in Media Studies
Class: Senior
“My fastest Minesweeper time is five seconds.”
Social Media Assistant: Felicia Jorden
Major: Communication
Class: Senior
“I love traveling, cooking, and running.”
Social Media Assistant: Chloe St. Germain
People of NU: Macray Jerome
Major: Organizational Communication
Class: Senior
“My dog has survived a river flood, getting hit by a car, and a deadly flea medicine. She’s still running in the backyard. Pretty cool, huh?”
Social Media Assistant / Journalist: Martanna Broom
Design and Layout: Stephanie Quiroz
Major: Communication
Class: Senior
“I love paddleboarding and wake surfing!”
Music Entertainment Writer: Landon Fleury
Major: Recording Arts
Class: Junior
“My bio on the other site I write for just says ‘meow’. I really like cats.”
Journalist / Film Critic: Benjamin Lacey
Major: Communication with a concentration in Media in Society and then a Masters in Business
Class: Freshman
“I love Legos!”
Journalist: Maggie Bright
Major: Communication
Class: Freshman
“I love watching TV shows from the ’70s and ’80s.”
Journalist: Alexis Savary
Major: Business Management and Marketing
Class: Freshman
“I love to read, watch movies, and drink tea, whenever I have the chance to relax.”
Journalist: Danielle Nye
Major: Communication with a concentration in Media in Society
Class: Freshman
“If you buy me coffee or a book, I’ll be friends with you forever.”
Journalist: Deja Andrades
Major: Communication / Marketing
Class: Sophomore
“My car’s name is Juicy.”
Journalist: Elias Horn
Major: English
Class: Senior
“I like pop-punk, old buildings, and Gerard Manley Hopkins.”
Journalist: Gabriella Febrienzka
Major: Communication with a concentration in Media Studies
Class: Senior
“I was born and raised in Jakarta, Indonesia and I lived with two adorable puppies!”
Journalist: Kimani Patrick
Journalist: Charlette Tapsoba
Major: Communication
Class: Senior
“I recently learned to swim and I can speak up to 6 languages.”
Journalist: Cassidy Brown
Journalist / Photographer: Kaelan Hicks
Photographer: Evie Dotson
Major: Communication with a concentration in Media in Society
Class: Senior
“I am a police cadet for the Kirkland Police Department.”
Photographer: Holly Hollopeter
Major: Business Communication
Class: Sophomore
“I hate avocados and, contrary to popular opinion, I don’t care if there’s guac at a party.”
Photographer: Amanda Modder
Photographer: Stephen Pickens
Major: Marketing
Class: Senior
“I am the youngest of seven children.”
Photographer: Tessa Swenson
Major: Communication
Class: Senior
“I drink at least two cups of coffee a day. I can’t live without it.”
Photographer: Zac Price
Major: Pastoral Ministries
Class: Senior
“My favorite things are disc golf, spikeball, and my wife.”
Screech Leadership
Producer: Tyler Milligan
Major: Communications
Class: Junior
“All I do is send emails.”
Co-Producer: Ian Dooley
Major: Psychology
Class: Junior
“I really like the library.”
Social Media Manager/Host: Chase Kolby
Major: Communications
Class: Junior
“The only thing Chase takes seriously is comedy; he writes standup and does weekly improv shows.”
Screech Host: Judah Wessel
Major: Interdisciplinary Studies – Film and Music
Class: Sophomore
“In honor of mismatching cleats in the World Cup, I wear a mismatched pair of one blue shoe and one red shoe whenever I wear my red, white, and blue Captain America shirt.”
Screech Host: Nel Hering
Major: Marketing
Class: Junior
“I grew up on an island.”
Screech Tech: Katy Orr
Major: Contemporary Music Industry: Recording
Class: Senior
“I love making music and making people laugh.”
Screech Tech: Julia Olsen
Major: Contemporary Music Industry studying Recording Arts and Production
Class: Senior
“I am a singer/songwriter and am releasing original music this year!”
Advisor
Dr. Will Mari
william.mari@northwestu.edu
talonstaff@northwestu.edu
