Spring 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 Savannah, Georgia, 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.
Creative Director
Aqua (Elizabeth) Neff
Major: Automotive Technology
Bio: I graduated from Miami Valley Career Technology Center in Graphic Commercial Art and have been designing since I was 13. I love UI/UX design and branding the most, and I dabble in illustration with my own brand. I love my position as Creative Director and love creative tasks. I hope to build my own car one day. I have one fluffy and smelly cat.
Interests: 3D Art, such as costume and prop-making.
Online Editor
Esperance Amuri
Major: Multimedia Journalism
Bio: I am from Tanzania, an East African country. I am an ambivert who mostly loves being alone but enjoys spending time with my loved ones.
Interests: My hobbies are running, dancing, reading, crocheting, and learning new things.
Copy Editor
Atticus Fries
Major: Liberal Arts
Bio: With my major, I would like to become a professor in liberal arts
Interests: guitar, writing fiction, poetry, journaling, meditating, Minecraft, painting, drawing, and listening to records. I like Twenty Pilots, Hozier, The Smiths, dinner in America, The Walking Dead, Marvel, Doctor Who, and Criminal Minds.
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.
Interns
Koena Modiba
Major: New Media and Communication
Bio: I am a New Media and Communication student with a passion for storytelling and creative expression.
Interests: As a staff writer intern for The Clarion, I enjoy exploring meaningful narratives and bringing unique perspectives to life through my work.
Hobbies: I love listening to music, reading, watching films, and going on nature walks. I also have a special appreciation for butterflies and their beauty in everyday life.
Elshan Huseynzade
Major: New Media
Bio: I am a third-year student at ADA University pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Digital Media. I am a CCI Program student sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. Recently, I started working as a Public Relations Intern at The Clarion Magazine.
Interests: Graphic design, corporate communication relations, and creating posts in Canva.
Multimedia Specialist
Dion Johnson
Major: Journalism
Bio: I exclusively write in cursive
Interests: Writing stories and photography
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. I also love traveling and exploring new places.
Reporter/Advertising Rep.
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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.
Social Media Coordinator
Katie Quintuna
Major: Communications
Bio: I was born and raised in New Jersey. I’m a communication student who aims to enter the music industry through marketing.
Interests: Long walks, singing, and writing.
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!