Meet our team at St. John Fisher College!

Ashley Grates — Editor in Chief

Year:Senior

Major: Media Management

Other campus clubs and organizations: The PRIMA group and Marketing Club

Fun fact: Every time I see a crêpe, I buy one.

Why are you excited to write for Odyssey?: Writing for Odyssey gives you a voice – not only within your community but nationwide!

Gabby DeLass — Contributing Editor

Age: 19

Year: Sophomore

Major: Nursing

Other campus clubs and organizations: Fisher Cru

Fun fact: I've been to El Salvador, and it was the best thing I've ever done!

Advice to anyone considering joining our team: Just do it. You won't regret it. It's an amazing opportunity to share your thoughts, ideas, and perspectives with the world!

Dina LoVerde — Writer

Age: 20

Year: Junior

Major: Media Management

Other campus clubs and organizations: Cheerleading, Student Ambassador, PRIMA, PRSSA and SAAC

Fun fact: I can't do a cartwheel.

What does Odyssey mean to you? Odyssey is important to me because it allows students to express themselves and have a voice about any topic in their life!

Age: 19

Year: Sophomore

Major: Biology/Pre-Pharmacy

Other campus clubs and organizations: President of Pre-Pharmacy club, biology tutor, cheerleading, science mentor and a captain for the 35th annual Teddi Dance For Love. I also work in the campus bookstore and in the athletic center.

Fun fact: I'm barely five feet tall.

Advice to anyone considering joining our team: It's always good to try something new, so why not try writing for Odyssey? I promise it's such a good stress relief from all of the schoolwork!

Mackenzi Springer — Writer

Age: 20

Year: Junior

Major: Media and Communications

Minor: Marketing

Fun fact: I'm obsessed with Harry Potter.

What does Odyssey mean to you? It's a great way to express my thoughts and feelings. I love that it gives students the opportunity to share their voice.

Katlin Whitmoyer — Writer

Age: 19

Year: Sophomore

Major: English writing

Other campus clubs and organizations: Feminist Alliance (formerly Feminist Caucus)

Fun Fact: My favorite ice cream flavor is chocolate moose tracks!

Why are you excited to be writing for Odyssey? I'm excited to write for Odyssey in order to keep "practicing" for my major and doing what I love.

Britt Bender — Writer

Age: 21

Year: Sophomore

Major: Media and Communications

Other campus clubs and organizations: Vice President of Feminist Alliance (formerly Feminist Caucus) and NAMI group

Fun Fact: I LOVE horror films and anything media related!

Why did you join Odyssey? I joined Odyssey to continue pushing myself to write and expand my talents.

Morgan Andersen — Writer

Age: 20

Year: Junior

Major: Media and Communications

Other campus clubs and organizations: Cardinal Courier

Fun Fact: My favorite author is Sarah J. Maas.

Why are you excited to be writing for Odyssey? I'm excited to write for Odyssey because I love that I get the chance to write about topics I'm interested in, and I get the chance to meet new people.

Sophia Klemenz — Writer

Age: 18

Year: Freshmen

Major: Communications

Other campus clubs and organizations: Fisher Players

Fun Fact: I love to write poetry.

Why do you write for Odyssey? I write for Odyssey because creativity and freedom are great and I love words more than anything.

Taylor Rose — Writer

Age: 20

Year: Junior

Major: Psychology and Criminology

Other campus clubs and organizations involved in: Fisher Players and Equestrian Club

Fun Fact: My favorite ice cream flavor is mint chocolate chip.

Why do you like to write for Odyssey? I like to write for Odyssey because it lets me say things that I wouldn't normally say to people during a conversation.

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