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Summer Semester 2025 Clarion Staff


Executive Editor

Noah Schlarman

Major: Creative Writing 

Bio: I used to work construction as a carpenter; I am from Dayton, but have lived in Beaufort, South Carolina, and also Phoenix, Arizona

Interests: Some of my hobbies include spending time with friends and family and playing music; I have played the piano for over 12 years and guitar and bass for over 6.

Multimedia Editor

Hannah Kichline

Major: Multimedia Journalism

Bio: Hannah is a second-year Sinclair student and lifelong Dayton resident. They live in Kettering with their partner Justin and four of the most spoiled pets on the planet. Long term, they plan to cover stories on environmental issues and climate change.

Interests: Music, social issues, gardening and all things storytelling!

Staff Writer

Andrew Barnes

Major: Multimedia Journalism

Bio: I’m focusing on work and school

Interests:  I like to play video games and practice martial arts, and I have a dnd group that I play with on the weekends.

Staff Writer/Social Media Coordinator

Casey Brewer

Major: Multimedia Journalism

Bio: I am a journalism student with a focus on sports reporting and media literacy. As a former athlete I am passionate about amplifying the voices of underrepresented women in sports and journalism.

Interests: Podcasting, Sports, Traveling, Shopping, Pet-lover, Real Housewives connoisseur.

Graphic Designer/Social Media Coordinator

Maliah Bitemo

Major: Interior Design

Bio: Transferred to Sinclair from UC and am pursuing a career in interior design and will transfer to university in that and a minor in photography

Interests: I love thrifting, cooking, sketching, making crafts and photography. And I love volunteering at my church community as a lead choir singer.

Distribution Coordinator/Photographer

Ayi Jean-David Jun Atayi (JD)

Major: Cyber Security

Bio: Grew up in West Africa, second year at Sinclair Community College, planning to transfer into cybersecurity

Interests: Art, music, gaming, and photography

Sales/Marketing Representative

Melissa Wambui

Major: Applied Health Science

Bio: I am a 20-year-old international student from Kenya. I plan to enter the medical field.

Interests: Swimming, volunteering, cooking, and watching Sci-Fi movies.

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!

Interested in joining the team?
Email clarion.central@gmail.com or stop by the office in Building 6, Room 314.