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MEET THE TEAM

Faculty Advisor
Tiffani Knowles is a former newspaper reporter, editor, radio & television producer and a proud alumna of Barry University. She currently freelances for several publications and is honored to be the faculty liaison to our award-winning student newspaper.

Web & Digital Editor & Staff Writer
Andrea Briones
Andrea Briones is a senior majoring in Public Relations/Advertising. She is responsible for overseeing the social media team and managing the publication’s online presence.
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11

Layout & Graphics Editor & Photographer
Sierra Johnson
Sierra Johnson is a senior majoring in Business Marketing and Graphic Design.
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For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. - Jeremiah 29:11
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Staff Writer
Kymani Phillips
Kymani Phillips is a junior majoring in Television and Digital Media.
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“Only thing really worth chasing is a dream.” - Unknown
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Staff Writer
Matthew Cole
Matthew Cole is a junior majoring in Computer Science.
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"In God we trust. All others must bring data." — W. Edwards Deming
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Staff Writer & Social Media Coordinator
Samya Rosario
Samya Rosario is a sophomore majoring in Advertising and Public Relations.
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
all who follow his precepts have good understanding.
To him belongs eternal praise." Psalms 111:10

Photographer
Maison Clementé
Maison Clementé is a sophomore majoring in Public Relations and Advertising.
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“Still I rise, Maya Angelou vibes. When life coming at you from all angles and sides, because sometimes I think Martin was wrong and Malcom was right.” - Drake
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Graphic Editor & Social Media Coordinator
Brianna Bowe
Brianna Bowe is a junior majoring in Graphic Design.
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"Don't wait until you feel ready, because the perfect moment may never come". - Unknown
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Staff Writer
Akili Smith
Akili Smith is a sophomore majoring in Criminology.
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Layout & Graphics Mentor
Nicole Dashtaki
Nikole Dashtaki is Barry University graduate who majored in Graphic Design and CIS with a Specialization in Digital Media. She will be overseeing the team of graphic and layout editors.
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"Creativity is intelligence having fun."
- Albert Einstein
