{"id":15754,"date":"2017-09-07T15:40:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-07T20:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/?page_id=15754"},"modified":"2026-02-28T10:31:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T15:31:04","slug":"about-the-staff","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/about-the-staff\/","title":{"rendered":"About the Staff"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Spring Semester 2026 Clarion Staff<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Executive Editor<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Noah Schlarman<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major:<\/strong> Creative Writing <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bio:<\/strong> I used to work construction as a carpenter; I am from Dayton, but have lived in Beaufort, South Carolina, and also Phoenix, Arizona<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interests:<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Multimedia Editor<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Hannah Kichline<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Major: <\/strong>Multimedia Journalism<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bio:<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interests:<\/strong> Music, social issues, gardening and all things storytelling!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Graphic Designer\/Social Media Coordinator<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Maliah Bitemo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major:<\/strong> Interior Design<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bio:<\/strong> 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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interests:<\/strong> I love thrifting, cooking, sketching, making crafts and photography. And I love volunteering at my church community as a lead choir singer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Graphic Designer\/Social Media Coordinator<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Amisha Dahal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major: <\/strong>Computer Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bio: <\/strong>I am an international student from Nepal in my second year at Sinclair. I plan to transfer to Wright State to complete my bachelor\u2019s degree in Computer Science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interests: <\/strong>I love dancing, traveling, and exploring new places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Graphic Designer\/Social Media Coordinator<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Adinai Bekbolotova (Dia)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major: <\/strong>Visual Communications<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bio: <\/strong>I am a 19-year-old international student from Kyrgyzstan, currently in my second semester of studying Visual Communication. I am passionate about design and creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interests: <\/strong>Art, design, photography, music, and film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reporter<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Loura Lawrence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major:<\/strong> Business Management and English<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bio: <\/strong>I am wrapping up my degree in Business after 20 years of plodding along, in order to improve my freelance, art, and handmade entrepreneurial micro-businesses. I have lived in Kettering\/Dayton for 23 years, and have 3 children and a bossy tabby cat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interests:\u00a0<\/strong>I love reading, writing, photography, gardening, jewelry making, and herbalism, and am an advocate for education and disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Reporter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Jacie Moore<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Major:<\/strong> Multimedia journalism

Bio:<\/strong> I am a second-year student at Sinclair. I first pursued Creative writing, and once I finished that, I decided to also do journalism before transferring to UD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interests: <\/strong>In my free time, I love reading and writing, and I enjoy baking whenever I get the chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Reporter<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Lillian Klopf<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major: <\/strong>Business Management\/Digital Marketing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bio: <\/strong>My name is Lillian Klopf, I’m 19 years old and majoring in Business Management\/ Digital Marketing. I grew up in Tipp City, Ohio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interests: <\/strong>I love all kinds of creative arts; drawing, writing and music especially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Reporter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Erik Larson<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Major: <\/strong>Computer Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bio: <\/strong>I went to a different college in 2012-2014 but was unable to finish due to personal reasons. I am trying again now that I have a better grasp on how my brain works and what my strengths and weaknesses are. I am majoring in software development and started learning coding on my own in November 2024, which eventually led me to Sinclair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interests: <\/strong>I enjoy reading, writing, video games, and random facts about science and history. I live with my sister and her cat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Podcaster<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Osagiodumamwen Harmony Ogbemudia<\/strong>

Major:<\/strong> Political Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bio:<\/strong> I am a student at Sinclair Community College with strong interests in politics, media, and business. I am the founder of the Sinclair African Students Association (S.A.S.A.) and currently intern with the City of Dayton\u2019s Human Relations Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interests:<\/strong> I love reading, learning new skills, exploring the world, learning about history, and volunteering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Distribution Coordinator<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Ayi Jean-David Jun Atayi (JD)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major:<\/strong> Cyber Security <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bio:<\/strong> Grew up in West<\/span> Africa, second year at Sinclair Community College, planning to transfer into cybersecurity<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interests:<\/strong> Art, music, gaming, and photography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sales\/Marketing Representative <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Melissa Wambui<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major:<\/strong> Applied Health Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bio<\/strong>: I am a 20-year-old international student from Kenya. I plan to enter the medical field.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interests<\/strong>: Swimming, volunteering, cooking, and watching Sci-Fi movies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Advisor<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Jessica Graue<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Department<\/strong>: Journalism<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bio<\/strong>: “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\u2019s degree in mass communication. After working for various newspapers, I went back to school and got my master\u2019s degree in English Composition and Rhetoric, and that\u2019s 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.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interests<\/strong>: Reading, writing, performing comedy, eating good food, and helping out my students in any way I can!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Interested in joining the team? <\/strong>
Email clarion.central@gmail.com or stop by the office in Building 6, Room 314.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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