Staff

Emma Socha is a fourth-year Communication major with a focus on strategic communication, a minor in graphic design, and a passion for talking your ear off. As cohost of the video podcast What’s Happening, MU, she and her cohost, Makenna, have dedicated their college careers to finding out all of the latest happenings on Maryville University’s campus. From joining CONNECT as president (and homecoming coordinator), working in the Center for Student Engagement and Belonging, and doing campus Q&As, dating shows, and sports team interviews, she and Makenna have learned it all. As they enter their final semester at Maryville, they can’t wait to do it all one last time and leave MU knowing exactly what is happening. 

Makenna Grubb is a fourth-year Communication major with an emphasis on emerging media. Makenna has a deep love for telling it like it is, her new Nespresso machine, and filming day-in-the-life videos but posting them three months later. Makenna cohosts the video podcast What’s Happening, MU with her amazingly talented best friend, Emma. Makenna and Emma have a knack for getting people to spill their guts and use that to their advantage to answer the age-old question: “What’s Happening, MU?” By stopping people on their way to class and asking them “Who’s the hottest person at Maryville” or asking the Men’s Volleyball team if they “lie about their height on the roster” they get to the bottom of the questions Maryville students most want to know. Follow @whatshappeningmu on Instagram to send them your burning questions!

Kayla Niemeyer is a fourth-year communications major with an emphasis on emerging media at Maryville University. She co-hosts the PawPrint podcast Messy alongside Megan and Taylor, where they discuss navigating life in your early twenties. The podcast covers relatable topics like personal growth, relationships, and the ups and downs. Tune in to Messy for questionable advice, hot takes on pop culture, and the occasional existential crisis, all brought to you by three friends just trying to figure it all out… or at least pretending to.

Kathryn Gilliam is a senior at Maryville University. Kathryn is studying Photography and video with a Minor in Communications. She is teaming up with  a classmate to communicate to freshmen or people who are moving out for the first time what things need to be brought and how to start life on a college campus. Kathryn loves photography and dogs, she hopes to be able to travel the world someday and take amazing pictures and create wonderful memories. 

Paige Lockwood is a third-year Communications major at Maryville University. Her article series, “The Unsung Majors of Maryville,” will highlight some of Maryville’s lesser-known majors. She is excited to share student experiences, stories, and insights through one-on-one interviews with students. In her free time, Paige enjoys being outdoors, baking, doing puzzles, and going to the movies.

Anna Kabbes is a third-year Communication and Science Disorders major with an emphasis on communication. She is excited to start her project, “Life Off Campus” on various tips and tricks that every Maryville student will need to know when moving off campus for the first time. She herself will be learning alongside her readers as she has recently moved off-campus and is excited for what the future holds. Gatekeeping is not in Anna’s vocabulary, as she loves to share any product or life hack with anyone she meets! 

Katelyn Sutterer is a third-year Direct Entry Physical Therapy major with a minor in Communication. Katelyn will publish a series of podcasts with her two close friends discussing side quest adventures during their time in college. In her free time, Katelyn enjoys working out, spending time with family, and being outdoors.

Katelyn Ratliff is a third-year English major with minors in both Creative Writing and Communications. Katelyn will work with Katelyn Latt on a podcast where they share stories submitted anonymously about drama with family, romantic partners, friends, or roommates, and they decide who’s the problem in the situation. In her free time, Katelyn loves to read, write, find new movies and shows to watch, and go shopping.

Megan Crane is a fourth-year communication major with an emphasis on strategic communication. She co-hosts “Messy,” a video podcast about navigating life in your early twenties with her besties Taylor and Kayla. When she isn’t buried under a pile of homework, she can usually be found reading romance novels or traveling to Disney World with her family.

Taylor Grover is a third-year photo and video major with a minor in communications. She is working on a video podcast called “Messy” with fellow staff members Megan Crane and Kayla Niemeyer, whose goal is to address what it is like to be in their twenties and the highs and lows that come with it. Outside of PawPrint, Taylor is an intern for Maryville Admissions as their Digital Media Coordinator. She also owns a photography business outside of school and loves spending time with friends, family, and her cats!

 

Ashlyn Wallis is a senior communications major with a knack for blending wisdom with humor. Her Pawprint Project, “Big Sis Sitdown,” is a podcast and TikTok series that dishes out all the real talk on what to expect when stepping onto campus for the first time. From dorm room disasters to navigating the social scene, Ashlyn’s got it covered with a dose of big-sisterly advice. Fun fact: when she’s not sharing college tips, she’s perfecting her own dorm room come to mouton 207 to see for yourself 😉 !

Abigail Webb is a third-year communications major with a passion for entertaining others through effective storytelling. With an interest in digital media and anything spooky, Abigail loves sharing ideas that make people think. Her Pawprint project is combining all of these through a podcast on haunted places around the St. Louis area. She plans to take the audience on a thrilling journey of the supernatural, explaining the legends, historical background, and personal stories. Each episode will uncover chilling tales about local history and real-life encounters to keep listeners on the edge of their seats. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, this podcast will leave you questioning what lurks in the shadows of St. Louis.  

Eva Rolfe is a Senior at Maryville University studying Communications. She has a passion for fashion, friends, food, and fun. If there’s one thing she knows, it’s how to enjoy life– and that includes eating well. Her nickname is “Eva Boss,” so what better project name is there than “Boss Bites”? She will be your go-to guide for the best restaurants around St. Louis, perfect for Maryville students who want more than just campus food. Whether you want a quick bite between classes, are planning a fun dinner with great friends, or need the perfect date night spot, she’s got you covered!

Jessie Earley is a junior at Maryville University majoring in English and striving for minors in Business and Creative Writing. She can be found in the class and on the field, as she is on the Maryville Field Hockey team. This semester, she is creating a new and entertaining YouTube channel called “Halftime,” where she brings local STL coffee shop treats to her fellow athletes to interview them in their natural habitats. She’s willing to dive into the deep end to learn a few new skills unbeknownst to her and maybe dig into some new hobbies.