Amelia Kovalaske is a Senior Editor, and this is her 2nd year doing journalism! Amelia loves to help with graphic design and editing articles. She also loves to create unique spreads and find the small, yet impactful stories wi...

Mayaih Russell joined the staff in her junior year and is currently working as an Editor. She takes the most pride in her photography and feature works as a columnist. Mayaih loves to immerse herself in the subject of her writing...

Gabe Zacharias (he/him) is a driven and committed senior at Normal University High School. He is known for his dedication to athletics, but he also loves to include time for family and friends. Gabe balances playing basketball,...

Addy Thome is a senior who plans to study political science in college. She enjoys writing poetry and fiction. A national-award winning poet, she enjoys storytelling and using words to invoke emotion. As a journalist, she enjoys...

Emalee Alsman (she/her) is a first-year journalism student and a Senior at U-High.  Her favorite unit of journalism this year has been photography, but she also likes writing. You can see her taking photos at football games and co...

Lola Clayton, a senior at U-High, is passionate about making the most of her final year. She plays volleyball both for her school and outside of it, showcasing her dedication to the sport. Lola loves traveling, spending time ...

Reagan Hedman (she/her) is a senior at UHigh and hopes to study mechanical engineering in college next year. She has a younger brother at Metcalf and an older sister at Iowa State University. This is her first year enrolled in...

Mia Im is a senior at University High School who loves a good workout, the satisfaction of making money, the thrill of traveling, and the joy of spending quality time with friends and family. She's always balancing her busy life,...

Sarah Gross is a Junior and it’s her first year in journalism. She enjoys taking and editing photos from sporting events and getting to experiment with photography. Her favorite memories are the scavenger hunt around the school...

This is AJ’s first year in journalism and he is excited to provide insight into the students, teachers, and many characters of the U-High community. AJ is a three-sport athlete at U-High as he plays football and basketball,...

Noa Wheeler is a senior at U-High, actively involved in competitive cheerleading, and has recently developed a strong passion for powerlifting. She enjoys traveling and exploring new experiences, always seeking adventure. Noa...

Aubry Blake is a senior in high school who plans to study Veterinary Science in college in hopes of becoming a veterinarian and owning her own animal hospital. This year is her first year in Journalism, and she is loving her time...