Staff

Isabella Klocke, Bella for short, is a 4th year at Maryville University studying Communications. This year, she strives to take on a bigger role, becoming the new host of the Shipp Show. She has a fun, bubbly nature and enjoys spending time with her hamster, Blue. She can often be found singing or playing one of her many instruments (keyboard, guitar, bass) after classes. She also keeps up her YouTube channel where she sings popular song covers (link provided for those who want to view her page)! https://www.youtube.com/@bellaklocke3670

Nannapat Somboonsit is a senior studying communications. Her Pawprint Project is a video vlog, advice column created because she has been to three different colleges and wants to share what she wishes she could have known before going into college. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends, dancing to K-pop songs and binge-watching Thai dramas, especially Me and Thee, which is a new favorite.

Britney Tran is a junior at Maryville University majoring in communications with a minor in psychology. She is known for paying attention to details most people overlook and then thinking about them way longer than necessary. For her Pawprint Project, she created “Small Things, Big Thoughts,” a short video series about the little things in everyday life that are actually bigger than people think. Her series centers on those random observations that send you down a rabbit hole, especially the ones that hit right before bed. Things like a dog’s body language, someone’s outfit choice, or small habits people do without realizing. Each video starts with something simple but turns into a bigger reflection about confidence, communication, or mindset. The series shows how small details often reveal more about people than words do. Interesting and funny info. Britney notices outfit details within seconds, and can turn one small thought into a full 45 minute mental spiral. She loves her dog Bowzer more than most people, plans her outfits around what she is going to do, and has definitely stayed up at night thinking about some of the decisions she has made, all because one tiny thought sent her down a rabbit hole.

Anna Dames is a third-year Communications major at Maryville University.  Anna will host short-form interviews where she asks students about their favorite popular media in an ASMR comedy style. Tune in to “U Need Sleep” on Instagram and YouTube! In her spare time, Anna loves spending time with family and friends, travelling, and binge-watching the same TV shows on repeat.

 

Gavin smith is a second year communications major who hosts the podcast “Hypothetical Hot Seat”. Outside of his podcast you can find him on the rugby pitch were he plays Loose Head Prop a position that specializes in hitting, scrumming, and being lazy when coach isn’t looking. A fun fact about Gavin is he holds the title of “Youngest working comedian in all of St. Louis”.

Brendan Morelli is a third year Maryville University student, he is currently majoring in communications. For his Pawprint project he will be the host of a podcast discussing the Marvel Cinematic Universe. During this podcast he will discuss thoughts and ideas about the current and future projects of this beloved franchise. Fan Fact Brendan’s full name is Brendan Alexander Morelli making his initials BAM giving him one of his nicknames Bambam. Brendan also makes film reviews on his YouTube channel during his spare time.

Bennett Bayless is a third-year Communications major at Maryville University. Bennett will be writing articles where he talks about present and past day Missouri Sports. If there’s one thing Bennett has been obsessed with for as long as he can remember, it’s Missouri sports. Bennett will be talking about teams that are located in Missouri like the Cardinals, Blues, Chiefs, and Mizzou Tigers. Sometimes Bennett will also be talking about the NBA and the teams that are closest to Missouri like the Thunder, Grizzlies, and Pacers. Bennett loves spending time watching movies and TV shows, playing video games, and drawing/looking at art. 

Cheslyn Tilley is a Sophomore at Maryville University majoring in communications with a minor in marketing. Cheslyn’s idea for her project sprouted when she was habitually doomscrolling, like every college student seems to do. Due to this issue in Generation Z, Cheslyn decided to create a video series, Hobby Hunting. In this series, Cheslyn will be testing out hobbies in a fun and playful way to get offline and romanticize life off-screen. When she’s not doomscrolling, you could find Cheslyn selling wedding dresses at Cleo Bridal, napping with her dogs, Tucker and Wrigley, watching a movie with her family, or hanging out with her long-distance boyfriend, Cole. 

Cate Newstead-Adams is a third-year communications student at Maryville University with a minor in marketing. For her Pawprint Project, she is partnering with Skye Washburn to create a digital series exploring local international food markets, including Asian, Hispanic, Italian, and more. Through short-form Instagram Reels and TikTok videos, they will document their trips to grocery stores and share food reviews to give recommendations to fellow Maryville Students. When Cate isn’t in class, she enjoys trying new local St. Louis coffee shops and taking walks through Forest Park. 

Skye Washburn is a junior at Maryville University studying Communication. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, watching movies, gaming, cooking, and being outdoors. Most of all she enjoys hiking and finding new places to explore with her three dogs.

Devin Hale is a senior at Maryville University. My Pawprint project theme and hook are about animated movies. My interests include discussing various animated shows and movies, hanging out with friends and family, and traveling.

Emma Schultheis is a junior at Maryville University majoring in communications. Her Pawprint project focuses on the new and upcoming Maryville NCAA Division 1 Mens Hockey team, where she interns for the school’s first D1 Hockey Experimental Learning Program. In her free time, she loves to read, hang out with friends and family, and watch hockey with her dad, a tradition that has fueled her love for the sport.

John Marcrander is a senior at Maryville University majoring in English and minoring in creative writing. For his Pawprint Project, he is writing a collection of five original and experimental fantasy short stories. His hobbies and interests include swimming, reading, drawing, natural history, and tabletop gaming, all of which have inspired him to try and pursue creative writing as a full time profession.