Past Contributors
2024
Abby Wall
Abby (she/her) is a strategic thinker known for her thorough planning and attention to detail in every creation. Her talent for creating captivating content leaves a lasting impression on audiences.
Ashley Houston-Armitage
Ashley hopes to follow in her mom’s footsteps by becoming a business owner. She enjoys country music, poetry, and travelling.
Alicia Régnier
Alicia (pronounced A-lee-see-a) can spend hours curating her Spotify playlists and Pinterest boards. She loves making clothes, writing songs, watching musicals, and driving. She hopes to work in music and film all over the world in French and English.
Braydon Augustine
Braydon (he/him) fancies himself a “design specialist” and resident potato chip sommelier. He likes trying out new restaurants, playing board games with friends, and (politely) arguing about sports or politics.
Connect with Braydon on LinkedIn
Caleb Jutzi
Caleb’s passions include photography and videography, and when you combine those two with an overnight hike in the mountains, there is no better combination. Down the road, his goals are to continue photography and videography as a freelance on the side.
Charles Fernandes
When Charles (he/him) isn’t creating content for his YouTube channel, he can be found playing video games and ranting on The Reel Debaters Podcast. He watches too many movies and loves being the go-to “movie guy.”
See Charles’s work on YouTube
Chris Hambley
Christopher (He/him) has enjoyed writing from an early age and wants to pursue a career in advertising. In his free time he is found in front of his laptop enjoying sports, near a body of water fishing, or tastefully applying a gradient to his design work.
Christina Klysh
Christina (she/her) loves a good bookstore, visiting new countries, playing basketball, and expressing herself through fashion. She hopes to combine one of the things she loves with a career where she can be creative.
Connect with Christina on LinkedIn
Danna Bianca Carreon
Danna (she/her) was born and raised in the Philippines before moving to Winnipeg. A lover of silence and libraries, she has a keen eye for details and enjoys observing everything around her. Danna is happiest when she’s crossing off tasks on her to-do list.
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Eric Ducharme
Eric (he/him) dreams of being a reality TV villain. He likes long walks on the beach, REM sleep, and mediocre films. And world peace.
Elisabeth Kehler
Elisabeth (she/her) is an extrovert who likes to discover what makes different people tick. She loves reading memoirs and has a passion for sketching friends’ and family’s faces from life. She thinks you look best when you smile with your teeth.
Connect with Elisabeth on LinkedIn
Graham Sceviour-Fraehlich
An aspiring journalist, Graham (he/him) hopes to learn about the world and its people through his career. He spends his time playing guitar and doing play-by-play for hockey and basketball games.
Georgia Sigurdson
Georgia (she/her) loves baking, browsing Winners, and being in bed before ten. She strives to be a leader and make a difference by doing something she loves.
Hannah Palamer
Hannah (she/her) likes being on stage, writing songs, and oversharing with strangers.
Hear Hannah’s music on Spotify
Jesse Mass
Jesse (he/him) spent the first half of his life trying to grow up and the rest trying to get back to the 90s. He loves comic books, B-movies, and how the Golden Arches frame against a clear blue sky.
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Jazmin Foster
Jazmin (she/her) is a fashion lover and feminist who loves using her positive energy to make people smile. She aspires to influence social justice through creativity and strategy in her career.
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John Laracas
John (he/him) is a Canadian-Filipino who works best after midnight with a cup of tea by his side. He loves talking serif fonts, NBA Fantasy, and credit card reward programs.
Connect with John on LinkedIn
Jura McIlraith
Jura (she/her) hates hot days and shirts with sleeves. Although she loves frogs, she disagrees with Kermit about the difficulty of being green.
Connect with Jura on LinkedIn
Kaitlin Tomcko
When Kaitlin (she/her) gets the chance, she plans to go back to South Africa to travel. She will never say no to perogies and always has room for dessert. She is competitive and will tackle challenges with enthusiasm.
Keeley Braunstein-Black
Keeley (she/her) has a new hobby every time you talk to her. You can find her haunting local music venues any night of the week, so long as there is a show.
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Kimberly Wiesner
Kimberly (she/her) loves writing, reading fantasy and poetry books, and singing along to the instrumentals in songs. She is a long-time live music devotee and will crowd surf across the world to catch a show.
Connect with Kimberly on LinkedIn
Kailyn Louka
Kailyn (she/her) enjoys backpacking with friends, writing, and taking photos of the beverages she makes. She is most content when she is in the forest or near a body of water.
Connect with Kailyn on Instagram
Kieran Reimer
Kieran (he/him) is a sports enthusiast who hopes to become a recognizable face in sports media. In his free time, he enjoys watching the game with friends and getting a workout in at his local gym.
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Liam Davies
Liam (he/him) is an avid outdoorsman whose overall demeanour is defined by the performance of the Winnipeg Jets. Post graduation, Liam hopes to one day sit in the director’s seat of a control room.
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Megan Hederson
Megan (she/her) is a tattooed hippie who loves eating vegetarian food, caring for houseplants, and creating diverse media. She finds power and purpose in community-driven storytelling.
Marshal Hodgins
Marshal (he/him) is a father, a deep thinker, and an avid tea drinker. He loves learning about other people’s lives and experiences, especially within the controlled structure of a journalistic interview.
Neely Hammerberg
Neely is known for her tiny writing and her quiet voice. She loves travelling, a good lip chap, and fashion. A fun fact about her: she’s always caught up on the latest pop culture drama.
Nate Flaman
Nate (he/him) is a people person and professional daydreamer. He likes laughing with others and making work fun. You can find him swimming through a sea of crumpled-up drafts or riding his bike in the snow.
Olivier La Roche
Olivier (he/him) is passionate about writing, music, and writing about music. He’s happiest at the record store, sitting under a tree, or having a pint with friends.
Reuben Pajemolin
Reuben (he/him) is a shy extrovert early in his journey to become the world’s greatest video editor. He’s sadly gold in every game he plays, can recite 100 digits of pi, and probably just started a new passion project.
Connect with Reuben on Instagram
Sam Bell
Sam (he/him) is a self-described sound enthusiast who also happens to write on the odd occasion. In his free time, he enjoys producing music, working with university sports teams, and napping longer than he probably should.
Sasha Kulachenko
Sasha (she/her) looks serious on the outside but a big softie on the inside. She is always in search of a new cozy study spot, and she is known for eating healthy and being an early bird.
Tessa Adamski
Tessa (she/her) cares deeply about people and is a social justice advocate within marginalized communities. Tessa loves to dance, meditate, and enjoy a good book in the sun. She hopes to write her own memoir one day.
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Taylor St.Germain
Taylor St.Germain (She/Her) enjoys writing and entertainment. She lives with the mindset of ‘learn something new and make someone laugh.’ Her ideal job would be working within the NHL on a communications team!
Thandi Vera
Thandi (she/her) is a dedicated storyteller with a multicultural perspective, drawn from her upbringing in Zimbabwe. She thrives on crafting inclusive stories through various media platforms. In her spare moments, she immerses herself in Winnipeg’s vibrant fashion culture or indulges in dreams of her next sushi feast.
Veronica Melanson
Veronica (she/her) loves reading fluffy romance books and talking about fluffy romance books. She aims to find the right mix between not taking life seriously and taking it seriously enough.
2023
Afton Berg
Afton is a curious creative with a love for the colour green, folk music, and turtlenecks.
Brett Maclaren
Brett swears too much, watches hundreds of movies a year, and genuinely believes in true love — which should tell you everything you need to know about him (he’s clueless).
Brigit Harvey
Brigit is an overthinker, an em dash lover, and a corny romance novel indulger. Ideally, she would use all three qualities in her public relations career.
Caleb Dueck
Caleb is a French-speaking Mennonite who hopes to one day end up in Quebec. He loves writing and listening to audiobooks as well as a variety of musical genres. He is happiest when he can combine all these interests.
Darcy Gosek
Darcy was a nurse in another life, but before you ask, he won’t look at that weird thing on your back.
David Chenier
Turning lemons into lemonade since 1989, David works relentlessly toward a life of creative comfort.
Emma Honeybun
Emma is a big fan of all that is rough, crude, and unconventional. Her goal is to one day be a familiar face in the courthouse — for reporting, not the other stuff.
Josh Verinder
Josh is a creator, musician, and spicy food enthusiast. He’s not afraid of taking risks and seeks adventure around each corner. A physiotherapist once told him he was incapable of relaxing, which might explain his thrill-seeking nature.
Kate Doer
Kate is a multitasking multifaceted multi-hyphenate who loves a fun trouser.
Madison Reynolds
Madison is a camera fanatic with a passion for video editing. She hopes to continue telling visual stories and trying her best to become the favourite child.
Rachel Ferstl
Rachel likes short sentences, the Oxford comma, and lists of three. She hopes to write for a living.
Robel Berhane
Robel is a potato advocate who laughs at everything, so don’t take it personally. He’s well aware his name is spelled like rebel.
Sergiy Volotovskyy
Sergiy is a sly strategist who loves figuring out why people Live, Laugh, Like. He thinks every brand has a story worth finding, lurking somewhere between witty, weird, and wonderful.
Stacha Penner
Stacha is curious by design. She loves a good story and campaigns that bridge advertising with social change.
Stephen Bennett
Stephen is now afraid of ticks, but still indifferent about zebra mussels. When he’s not experiencing the mortifying ordeal of being known, he is an artist, graphic designer and former technical writer. He loves his wife.
2022
Arin Streeter
Arin Streeter (they/them) is a Winnipeg-based writer and communicator. Outside of their busy schedule as a Media Production student, they enjoy cooking, sewing, and playing Dungeons and Dragons with friends.
Bryce Hunt
Bryce (he/him) is a Journalism student focusing on sports writing. He formerly played college baseball in North Dakota and made the full-time switch to writing in 2018.
Chloe Gerrard
Chloe (she/her) is an Advertising and Marketing Communications student who has a passion for graphic design. In her free time, she enjoys playing with her dog Pili, obsessing over true crime podcasts, and rewatching Love Island for the tenth time.
Colton Toews
Colton is a stand-up comedian, copywriter, and published humour writer. He’s taken classes at Second City in Toronto, ON and currently lives in Winnipeg, MB. (Twitter: @ColtonToews)
Delaney O’Hara
Delaney O’Hara (she/her/hers) loves to be busy and fills her time with school, work, and hockey. When she has free time, she enjoys spending it in nature with her dogs Scout and Sherpa or binging the latest true crime documentary.
Georgia Dalke
Georgia (she/her) grew up in hockey rinks around southern Manitoba and her work always seems to find its way back there. As a public relations student, she spends her time writing, ranting about media literacy, and scrolling on TikTok for “research.”
Iris Dyck
Iris Dyck (she/her) is a media production student who likes to write, travel, and edit videos. She usually tries to fit all three into whatever she’s working on. She is happiest riding her bike and is always planning her next cycling adventure.
Jules Stevenson
Jules Stevenson is an avid artist and poet, whose award-winning work has been featured in global magazines and competitions. When she isn’t competing, she’s spending time with her cat, Moth, or getting another tattoo.
Katelyn Sarte
Katelyn (she/her) is a boba-loving Canadian-Filipina. She loves theorizing about the latest Marvel movies and has over 300 TikTok video drafts she’ll probably never post. She’s a PR student and a natural creative who enjoys video production and design.
Rachel Wilson
Rachel Wilson (she/they) is a Public Relations and Communication Management student, an ex-Lutheran, and a witch. Out of all her star signs, she resonates most with her moon in Pisces. Right now she’s underneath a fuzzy blanket, sketching frogs in tiny hats, and listening to a lo-fi playlist.
Robin Ringland
Robin is an Indigenous communicator based in Winnipeg, MB.
Samantha McEwan
Samantha McEwan (she/her) is a feisty advertising student with a million stories to tell. She advocates for work and labour reform and hopes to inspire the next generation of workers. She can be found tying her sense of self-worth to her writing, sitting in a tattoo parlour, or telling everyone she knows to move to West Broadway.
Taylor Toews
Taylor (she/her) is majoring in Public Relations and Communications Management. When she’s not travelling, she’s planning her next trip, playing beach volleyball, or trying a new restaurant in Winnipeg.
Tyler Searle
Tyler Searle gets paid to write — just like he said he would.
2021
Bre Kelly
Bre (she/they) loves creating beautiful images and dissecting what makes other images beautiful. Though often found behind the camera or editing on a computer, Bre’s claim-to-fame is working on Schitt’s Creek.
Casey Challes
Casey switched creative hats when she left the theatre industry in pursuit of a career in copywriting. She always has a question, sometimes knows the answer, and agonizes over writing a two-sentence bio. (Twitter: @CaseyChalles)
Cody Sellar
Cody is a Winnipeg writer. (Twitter:@CodySellar)
Eden Toth
Eden (she/her) is currently studying advertising and marketing. She dedicates all of her work to her dog Clover and the endless ice coffees she drinks while creating. (Social Media: @eden_toth)
Ethan Ani
Ethan (he/him) is a video maker, photo taker, and margin doodler. He aggressively nods when listening to people talk and tries to find the art in everything. (Social media: @EthanAni)
Ginaya Jesmer
Ginaya (she/her) is a white-passing Oji-Cree mental health advocate and former youth-in-care who spends most of her time taking photos, writing, and designing. She believes everyone has at least one good story to tell. (Twitter: @ginayajesmer)
Katlyn Streilein
Katlyn (she/her) is a journalist and visual artist working in the medium of truth. She believes in synchronicity, paperback novels, and the transformative power of the great American road trip. (@KatlynStreilein)
Keanna Kennington
Keanna (she/her) is a public relations major who loves petting cats and dogs, creating art, telling stories, and seeking out funky and weird things to snap pictures of. (Instagram: @kikithevirgo)
Nicole Brownlee
Nicole (she/her) is a journalism student always looking to learn more. She enjoys researching, reading, and reporting on local issues. (Twitter: @nicolebrownlee8)
Owen Black
Owen (he/him) is a public relations guy with an addiction to the news, politics, and buying new plants. In his free time, he enjoys taking photos, travelling, and feeding his dog Blue too many treats. (Social Media: owenblack_)
Rosanna Hempl
Rosanna (she/her) is a journalism student who first inhaled smoke from wildfires and witnessed their orange glow while tree planting in northern Alberta. She’s interested in reporting on health and environmental issues through multimedia. (@RosannaHempel)
Sheen Chan
Sheen (she/her) is an aspiring filmmaker looking to create meaningful and entertaining content. She’s currently on a mission to try every bubble tea shop in Winnipeg. (Twitter: @Sheenchan14)
Sierra Pries
Sierra (she/her) is a photographer, passionate public relations student, and a near-textbook 3 on the Enneagram. Lover of music, mid-century design, cocktails, and capturing honest humanity in all forms. (Instagram: @sierrasavannahf)
2020
Alexander Karpa
Alexander is a second-year journalism student who loves to have fun. He is a reporter at CityNews Winnipeg and dances with the Rusalka Ukrainian Dance Ensemble.
Alexis Brandt
Alexis is an advertiser and a professional fun-haver who gets through life using humour. In her spare time, she likes to hula hoop, sing, draw, tell jokes, and hold animals.
Anja Sadovski
Anja Sadovski worked as an assistant social media strategist at a local agency in Winnipeg where she found her passion for strategy and design. After graduation Anja hopes to pursue a career in brand management and public relations.
Becca Myskiw and Kellen Taniguchi
Becca tries to write stories that make a difference. She’s a journalist with interests in social justice, environmental issues, sports, and dogs. Find her on social media @beccamyskiw.
Kellen is a journalism student who wants his work to start conversations. Kellen is heavily involved in sports journalism, but also enjoys sharing news stories people care about.
Brianne Jamieson
Brianne is an advertising and marketing student who loves writing, running, and playing soccer. She’s very close with her family and is obsessed with her dog, Beckham.
Bryn Ormiston
Bryn is a public relations and marketing gal who survives off black coffee during the week and gin and tonics on the weekend. In her free time, she likes to travel, cook, play with dogs, and listen to true crime podcasts.
Cady Pavagadhi
Cady is currently studying public relations and communication management. She discusses female entrepreneurship in Winnipeg, Manitoba on her blog — which combines her interests in communication, business, and overall wellness.
Cassy Musick
Cassy is a public relations and communication management student who advocates for the inclusion of all shapes and sizes. When she’s not blogging for The Curvy Book, she’s dancing on and off the stage with Studio One School of Performing Arts.
Eric Antonio
Eric is a video maker and nap taker. In his free time, he likes tinkering with computers and playing basketball.
Gabby Piché
Gabby is a journalism student. She learned about South St. Andrews’ wastewater system while working for the Selkirk Record last summer. Find her on Twitter at @GabbyPiche.
Georgia Wiebe
Georgia Wiebe is an advertising and marketing student, LGBT2SQ+ artist, and avid plant mom. When she isn’t creating art or writing, she loves going to conventions and nerding out in cosplay with her friends.
Liliya Medynska
Liliya Medynska is a public relations student who’s still trying to decide her stance on the oxford comma. When she’s not documenting her foodie adventures on her Instagram page @wpgeats, she’s dancing with the Rusalka Ukrainian Dance Ensemble.
Lucas Hrynyk
Lucas is a media production specialist for hire, aspiring screenwriter, Pokémon Master, and a hella funny dude on Twitter (where you can follow him @LucasHrynyk). Ironically, he was terrified of movies as a kid after watching Stuart Little.
Nicole Buffie
Nicole is a journalism student with a knack for alliteration. She survives on coffee, craft beer, and curiosity.
Orycia Karpa
Orycia is a long-time dancer with the Rusalka Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and loves to travel. She spends half of her time preparing for her dream career in healthcare communications, and the other half on the dance floor.
Riley Hastings
Riley has lived a few different lives. He currently writes articles on topics ranging from finance and agriculture to his wayward escapades as a young musician. While life keeps shifting, music has been a constant and has put him on stages around the world with Winnipeg soul-rockers The Noble Thiefs.
Riva Billows
Riva is an improviser, writer, and sometimes-actor who likes the colour green. Her work has appeared in Rookie Mag, unsent love letters, and the front of her refrigerator.
Ryan Job
Ryan is a journalism student and foreign language enthusiast. He is a second-generation Canadian and tweets as @ryanajobc.
Sarah Vandale
Sarah is a Hufflepuff who believes in the importance of manners and a SWOT analysis. She is usually drinking coffee or tea, or coffee-flavoured tea.
Sarah Jane Martin
Sarah Jane is a comedian, actor, and writer with a wide range of areas of expertise, including but not limited to: astrology, artisanal cheese, cognitive neuroscience, CBS Survivor, and the filmography of Richard Dreyfuss.
William Klippenstein
William loves making movies and telling stories. He’s always ready to dive into new challenges and try new things.