Our Team
Editors
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Nicole Olson
Managing Editor
Nicole Olson grew up in South Korea and graduated from BYU with a degree in Journalism. Her professional experience includes graphic design, social media, and marketing. She loves to paint, puzzle, and play Fortnite.
Nicole Olson grew up in South Korea and graduated from BYU with a degree in Journalism. Her professional experience includes graphic design, social media, and marketing. She loves to paint, puzzle, and play Fortnite.
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Jessika Santoso
Managing Editor Intern
Jessika Santoso is a TESOL graduate from Malang, Indonesia. Off page, she’s learning co-op video games with her husband. She hopes to work for the Church’s Publishing Services Department.
Jessika Santoso is a TESOL graduate from Malang, Indonesia. Off page, she’s learning co-op video games with her husband. She hopes to work for the Church’s Publishing Services Department.
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Samantha Faith Satorre
Copy Editor
Samantha Faith Satorre is an accounting major from the Philippines. She finds comfort in the pages of a good book and travels to countless places through the magic of films. Her goal is to become a certified public accountant.
Samantha Faith Satorre is an accounting major from the Philippines. She finds comfort in the pages of a good book and travels to countless places through the magic of films. Her goal is to become a certified public accountant.
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John Andrew Quizana
Editor-in-Chief
John Andrew Quizana, a political science student from Bacolod, Philippines, has a passion for exploring ideas that shape society. With interests in policymaking, research and international relations, he aspires to contribute to fields that drive change and global understanding.
John Andrew Quizana, a political science student from Bacolod, Philippines, has a passion for exploring ideas that shape society. With interests in policymaking, research and international relations, he aspires to contribute to fields that drive change and global understanding.
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CJ Shinihah Notarte-Orr
Student Managing Editor
CJ Shinihah Notarte-Orr is from Baguio City, Philippines. She is a junior studying psychology. She loves visiting the beach after a long day and watching the sunset. She hopes to be a mental health counselor someday.
CJ Shinihah Notarte-Orr is from Baguio City, Philippines. She is a junior studying psychology. She loves visiting the beach after a long day and watching the sunset. She hopes to be a mental health counselor someday.
Multimedia Journalists
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Julia Aunai
Multimedia Journalist
Julia Aunai is a communication, media and culture major from Bakersfield, California. In her free time, she enjoys reading, yoga and going to the beach with friends. She aspires to combine her passions for fashion and storytelling in her future career.
Julia Aunai is a communication, media and culture major from Bakersfield, California. In her free time, she enjoys reading, yoga and going to the beach with friends. She aspires to combine her passions for fashion and storytelling in her future career.
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Alden Ethanael Pua
Multimedia Journalist
Alden Ethanael Pua comes from Indonesia and majors in communication, media, and culture. When he's not drowning in deadlines, he plays video games and listens to K-pop. He hopes to become a delegate in the United Nations.
Alden Ethanael Pua comes from Indonesia and majors in communication, media, and culture. When he's not drowning in deadlines, he plays video games and listens to K-pop. He hopes to become a delegate in the United Nations.
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Rosemarie Valdez
Multimedia Journalist
Rosemarie "Rossy" Valdez is a first-generation college student from Cotabato City, Philippines, studying communication, media and culture. A junior, she aspires to become a writer and producer. She wishes she lived in the world of The Big Bang Theory to befriend Penny.
Rosemarie "Rossy" Valdez is a first-generation college student from Cotabato City, Philippines, studying communication, media and culture. A junior, she aspires to become a writer and producer. She wishes she lived in the world of The Big Bang Theory to befriend Penny.
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Jan Carlo Navarro
Multimedia Journalist
Jan Carlo “JC” Navarro is a biology major from the Bicol Region of the Philippines whose interests span life sciences and the art of living. He believes asking questions deepens understanding. An aspiring plant geneticist, he values slow days, embraces the grind and seeks balance.
Jan Carlo “JC” Navarro is a biology major from the Bicol Region of the Philippines whose interests span life sciences and the art of living. He believes asking questions deepens understanding. An aspiring plant geneticist, he values slow days, embraces the grind and seeks balance.
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Judith Weman
Multimedia Journalist
Judith Weman is a junior majoring in communication, media and culture from Papua New Guinea. She hopes to pursue a career in journalism. She loves crocheting her own bags and would love to live in Beauty and the Beast’s library, surrounded by books.
Judith Weman is a junior majoring in communication, media and culture from Papua New Guinea. She hopes to pursue a career in journalism. She loves crocheting her own bags and would love to live in Beauty and the Beast’s library, surrounded by books.
Photographers
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Hiroki Konno
Lead Photographer
Hiroki Konno is an anthropology student from Japan. He has perfect pitch and synesthesia, perceiving colors in sounds and letters. He is planning to become a news photographer.
Hiroki Konno is an anthropology student from Japan. He has perfect pitch and synesthesia, perceiving colors in sounds and letters. He is planning to become a news photographer.
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Ruea Kelly Tama
Photographer
Ruea Kelly Tama is from Tahiti and is double majoring in art and education. She plans to become an art teacher in Tahiti to advocate for stronger arts education in schools. She enjoys unwinding by reading manhwa and manga.
Ruea Kelly Tama is from Tahiti and is double majoring in art and education. She plans to become an art teacher in Tahiti to advocate for stronger arts education in schools. She enjoys unwinding by reading manhwa and manga.
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John Lennon Onda
Photographer
John Lennon Onda is from Batangas City, Philippines. He is double majoring in IT and music vocal performance. He loves spending time with his family and friends. His goal is to be a film-maker.
John Lennon Onda is from Batangas City, Philippines. He is double majoring in IT and music vocal performance. He loves spending time with his family and friends. His goal is to be a film-maker.
Graphic Designers
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Chance Childers
Art Director
Chance Childers is a graphic design graduate from Idaho. Since graduating and staying in Hawaii, he enjoys having more free time, especially going to the beach after work. Growing up enjoying art and being creative, he aims to be a movie poster designer.
Chance Childers is a graphic design graduate from Idaho. Since graduating and staying in Hawaii, he enjoys having more free time, especially going to the beach after work. Growing up enjoying art and being creative, he aims to be a movie poster designer.
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Ice Cesario
Graphic Designer
Ice Cesario is a senior from Pangasinan, Philippines studying fine arts with an emphasis in graphic design. He loves to eat and spend time with his family. He aspires to be a famous publication designer and to make an impact in journalism through his designs.
Ice Cesario is a senior from Pangasinan, Philippines studying fine arts with an emphasis in graphic design. He loves to eat and spend time with his family. He aspires to be a famous publication designer and to make an impact in journalism through his designs.
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Jay-R Gallano
Graphic Designer
Jay-R Gallano is from Matnog, Sorsogon, Philippines. A senior in graphic design, he enjoys sketching portraits and learning new skills to add to his collection of talents. He hopes to have his own design company to help new and growing businesses have a unique identity.
Jay-R Gallano is from Matnog, Sorsogon, Philippines. A senior in graphic design, he enjoys sketching portraits and learning new skills to add to his collection of talents. He hopes to have his own design company to help new and growing businesses have a unique identity.
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Guen Ysanth Ramirez-Platon
Illustrator
Guen Ysanth Ramirez-Platon is from Batangas City, Philippines. She is a sophomore studying visual arts. She loves to eat and watch movies with dear friends. She hopes to be an illustrator for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and have her paintings in temples.
Guen Ysanth Ramirez-Platon is from Batangas City, Philippines. She is a sophomore studying visual arts. She loves to eat and watch movies with dear friends. She hopes to be an illustrator for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and have her paintings in temples.