Fall Semester 2024 Clarion Staff
Executive Editor
Ismael David Mujahid
Major: Creative Writing
Bio: I am a writer, photographer, poet, and traveler from Seattle currently living in Dayton. Throughout my life, I have had a passion for the written word and adventure. Those interests have helped drive my love for all things literary and spurred me to travel as far and as often as I can. Through the power of writing, I hope to share stories and experiences that inspire and educate others the way I continue to be. Backed by an ambition that has seen me explore the deepest corners of the human imagination and over 25 countries, I know I have what it takes to meet this challenge.
Accolades: 1st Place in the 2022 Spectrum Awards’ Adult Fiction Category, 2nd Place in the 2022 Spectrum Awards’ Adult Poetry Category, named Outstanding Creative Writing Major at the 2022 Spectrum Awards, recipient of the 2023 NIA Award
Interests: books, travel, photography, gaming, miniatures, music, and culture!
Creative Director
Guppy (Elizabeth) Neff
Major: Visual Communications
Bio: I graduated from Miami Valley Career Technology Center in Graphic Commercial Art, and have been doing design since I was 13. I love UI/UX design and branding the most, and dabble in illustration with my own brand.
Interests: 3D Art such as costume and prop making
Reporter
Esperance Amuri
Major: Multimedia Journalism
Bio: I am from Tanzania, an East African country and a 4th in a family of 10 children
Interests: My hobbies are running, dancing, reading and crocheting.
Jessie Juliette Kinge Ngewoh
Major: Biology
Bio: I am from Cameroon but I moved here for college. My plan is to go to med school and become an anesthesiologist.
Interests: I enjoy painting, writing poems and learning new things!
Multimedia Specialist
Andrew Barnes
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Graphic Designer
Mason Burgess
Major: Visual Arts
Bio: I am a go with the flow type of person.
Interests: Video games, making up stories in my head, drawing and eating pizza.
Sakshi Patel
Major: Software Development
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Interests: I love working on creative projects and finding new ways to make ideas come to life visually. Combining my design passion with my tech skills allows me to create innovative and user-focused designs.
Reporter/Advertising Rep.
Faith Harrel
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Distribution Coordinator/Photogragher
Ayi Jean-David Jun Atayi (JD)
Major: Cyber Security
Bio: I’m from Togo and after I graduate I plan on working for a bank.
Interests: Art, Video games, Manga, Music, Anime, Science, Tech, Basketball and the Gym.
Online Editor
Sam Kennedy
Major: English
Bio: I am from Mason Ohio and after I graduate I plan on transferring to Wright State to pursue a Masters in English to become a High School English teacher. I also plan on obtaining a TEFL Certificate in order to teach English abroad.
Interests: Video games, Manga, Music, Travel and Anime
Sales/Marketing Representative
Melissa Wambui
Major: Applied Health Science
Bio: I am a 19 year old international student from Kenya and plan on going into the medical field.
Interests: Swimming, Volunteering, Cooking, and watching Sci-Fi movies.
Social Media Coordinator
Katie Quintuna
Major: Communications
Bio: I’m born and raised in New Jersey and a communication student aiming to enter the music industry through marketing.
Interests: Long walks, singing and writing.
Zakara Oglesby
Major: Communication
Bio: I’m from Dayton and after I graduate I plan on attending University of Dayton for Broadcasting Media
Interests: Entertainment media, music production, and bicycle riding
Advisor
Jessica Graue
Department: Journalism
Bio: “I started my journey at Sinclair Community College in 1999 as a student. I also played volleyball for the school. After I graduated with a degree in communication, I went to Wright State and received my bachelor’s degree in mass communication. After working for various newspapers, I went back to school and got my master’s degree in English Composition and Rhetoric and that’s when I began teaching and fell in love. After five years at Cox Media, I was offered my dream job as a journalism instructor and Clarion advisor. A few facts about me are I am a comedian, I have won five Associated Press awards, and I love to go to the casinos with my family.”
Interests: Reading, writing, performing comedy, eating good food, and helping out my students in any way I can!