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Chelsie Hinckley

Chelsie Hinckley is a freshman communication major at UB. Her passion for journalism began in high school while writing news for her high school newspaper, The Red Review. Her senior year, she was editor-in-chief of the paper. She has also contributed articles to UpstateLive! She began writing for The Spectrum as a staff writer in the fall semester of 2009. After half a semester, she was moved into the position of assistant news editor and this semester fills the position of assistant city editor. Chelsie has yet to figure out her future, considering she is a freshman. She hopes it includes some adventures along the way and ultimately making money by writing.

Jacob Shillman

Jacob Shillman never expected his time at UB to lead to an interest in journalism. However, during the fall of junior year, as the newest assistant editor on the Sports Desk, The Spectrum provided a forum for his journalistic skills to flourish. After moving to News Desk the following spring to better refine his skills as a journalist, he moved on to his true calling: editorial writing. Jacob enjoys discussing national policy and political events that affect average Americans. As a senior, he settled into the editorial editor position, which afforded him the ability to put his interest to good use. Upon completing his time at UB, Jacob will be taking the year off to work in New Zealand on a family farm.

Katie Carlett

Katie Carlett is a senior psychology major and studio art minor. She has been working as a photographer for The Spectrum since spring 2008 and is currently the senior photo editor. She is straight edge and her photographic interests include live concerts and flora. Katie has plans to continue on to graduate school.

Vanessa Frith

Vanessa Frith wrote for her high school literary magazine, Mobius, and started to write for The Spectrum to keep writing and to try something different.

Shane Fallon

Shane Fallon is a senior English major in his fourth semester with The Spectrum. He has worked previously as both a staff writer and staff reporter for the Arts Desk, and an assistant editor for the Life Desk. During his tenure, he became the go-to Arts reporter for many of the new exhibits in Buffalo's art galleries. In his first year with The Spectrum, Shane covered several events central to the UB community, most notably the spring SA elections and Lisa Lampanelli's performance in the CFA. This year, he has worked to bring a more literary perspective to both the Life Desk and The Spectrum, with his tell-it-like-it-is attitude to guide him. Upon graduation, Shane hopes to travel the world, find a job and eventually write a book.

Lauren Nostro

Lauren Nostro wanted to be a broadcast journalist until Tyra Banks stole her thunder. So, this is her backup plan. Lauren has changed her direction and has since found her true love to be in the field of investigative journalism. As a true Buffalonian, Lauren hopes her love for The Queen City will inspire those UB students plagued by Ellicott Syndrome to venture out in their new home.

Amanda Woods

Amanda Woods began writing for The Spectrum in the spring semester of her sophomore year as a News Desk staff writer and was promoted to assistant news editor the following semester. Currently, she is an assistant campus editor. Amanda is a junior English major in the journalism certificate program at UB. She has taken several English courses spanning literature from various time periods, but her favorite courses have always been those that focus on journalism. Although Amanda has always enjoyed writing, it was not until college that her journalistic interest developed. She wants to interact with people through her writing and give a voice to the voiceless. Journalism, she discovered, is the perfect way to do that. Amanda has experience working in two different media and press-related internships. In the summer of 2008, she interned in the press office of the New York City Administration for Children's Services, where she reported on agency events and organized daily press clippings. In the summer of 2009, she was an editorial intern at the Christian blogging Web site revelife.com, where she contributed posts and regulated the content on the main page. Amanda hopes to attend journalism graduate school, paving the way for her future career in newspaper reporting. She aspires to one day return to her stomping ground in Brooklyn, NY and add her journalistic voice to the pages of The New York Times.

Rachel Lamb

Rachel Lamb became an English major when she realized that she would much rather read novels than medical textbooks.

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Caitlin Tremblay

Caitlin Tremblay has wanted to be a professional journalist ever since she read "A Tell Tale Heart" in ninth grade English class. Her teacher gave the class an assignment involving reading the short story and then turning the facts into a news story about a homicide. It was love at first comma splice. Thus far in her journalism career, Caitlin has worked for Generation, the former student-run magazine at UB, as a feature writer and assistant features editor. She was a paid intern with the news department at The Daily Gazette in Schenectady, NY, she helps run the web team for Buffalo newsweekly, Artvoice, and has been the Campus Editor at The Spectrum since the fall of 2009. Caitlin is a senior English and history major at UB and will be attending Columbia University for a master's degree in journalism in the fall.

Norbert Ogiba

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Jessica Brant

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Eric Hilliker

Eric arrived at the University at Buffalo in 2005, initially as a nuclear medicine major. Quickly realizing that nuclear medicine was not for him and that he wouldn't receive superpowers from a freak science accident, he switched to an English major. During his tenure as an English major, he quickly developed an interest in journalism. After taking a number of journalism courses, Eric finally took the Spectrum class. For the first semester he was a mild-mannered reporter for the Arts Desk. He quickly moved up the ladder, first becoming an advance writer and then an assistant arts editor. He is currently the arts editor. He never sleeps.

Andrew Wiktor

Andrew Wiktor grew up loving sports. He spent his time shooting hoops in parks throughout Queens, NY, played little league baseball and soccer and enjoyed nothing more than watching sports with his friends. When he started writing for The Spectrum four semesters ago, he fell in love with journalism. He began as a staff writer in the fall of 2009 and became an assistant sports editor in the spring. Each semester he has assumed a more demanding position at the Sports Desk and is excited to take over as editor-in-chief next year. Wiktor is an English and political science major here at the University at Buffalo. His dream job is to be a beat writer for the New York Knicks, however, he plans to attend law school after he graduates in order to keep his options open.

Jennifer Good

Jennifer Good is a senior communication major with a focus in journalism at UB. Her first taste of the wonderful world of journalism began while writing the advice column and trend section for her high school newspaper. Jenn furthered her love of writing by joining The Spectrum as a staff writer for the paper's news desk in the spring semester of 2009. After one semester of writing, she accepted her current position as News Desk's city editor. In the summer of 2009 she interned at Riger Advertising in Binghamton, NY. There, in addition to her dream of becoming a broadcast and/or pop culture journalist, she developed an aspiration to work for an advertising agency doing promotional writing and public relations after college. After graduation this spring, Jenn will be moving to NYC, where she plans to frolic in Central Park and pursue every opportunity that comes her way.

Clinton Hodnett

Clinton Hodnett graduated from Fillmore Central School in June of 2009 and started classes at UB the following fall. Unsure of what he wanted to do, he tried a variety of classes his first semester, including working for The Spectrum, intending to do double-duty as a writer and photographer. He quickly realized that Photo Desk was where he belonged, and after a mid-semester promotion to assistant photo editor, he was promoted to photo editor between the fall 2009 and spring 2010 semesters. He is now an English major with intentions of becoming a teacher, and is currently involved in Literature for Miniatures, a volunteer program in Harvey-Austin Elementary which involves tutoring K-4 students. Right now, though, he is just trying to enjoy his time at UB and The Spectrum, and will deal with his future when it gets here.

Adrian Finch

Adrian Finch began writing at a young age. While other students found English class to be monotonous, she enjoyed the novels and the writing opportunities that it offered her. After graduating high school in 2007, Adrian attended the University at Buffalo as a communication major and began working towards a Journalism Certificate. In her sophomore year, she started as a staff writer for the Art's Desk for The Spectrum. Soon after, she was asked to be an Assistant Editor and was then promoted to Life Editor, then later Senior Life Editor. Adrian finds inspiration for writing from her friends, family and the people around her. She finds a thrill and a purpose in reporting and educating students on events that are important to their future. Although a career in journalism isn't her ultimate goal, she hopes to use her writing experience to excel in the field of public relations. After graduating, Adrian hopes to attend graduate school and maintain a career that she's passionate about.

Christy Suhr

Christy Suhr first became interested in journalism as a writer and editor for her high school's newspaper. She dreamed of one day writing for Spin magazine and getting the chance to interview John Mayer. Christy came to UB undecided, and was disappointed to find that they did not offer journalism as a major. She tried out a few programs in the College of Arts and Sciences before choosing communication.

Joe Paterno

Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, Joe is the epitome of a true Buffalonian. A graduate of Kenmore West High School, Joe takes pride in his hometown and appreciates everything the city has to offer. No matter where he may be, Joe never forgets his roots and is proud to be a Western New Yorker. At 21 years old, this dedicated sports fan credits his love of sports to his hometown teams, the Buffalo Bills and the Buffalo Sabres. As a five-year season ticket holder, there's no place Joe would rather be than Ralph Wilson Stadium on a Sunday afternoon or HSBC Arena in the midst of winter. Through the good seasons and bad, Joe is fully devoted to his native teams and will bleed the red, white, blue and gold no matter where he ends up in the future. The senior communication major began writing for the paper during his junior year as a staff writer and was appointed assistant sports editor after one semester. He is currently the senior sports editor and will take a position as managing editor in fall 2010. Joe also works with UBTV as the host of The Sports Bull-etin, a weekly sports show that recaps the past week in Buffalo athletics. His passion for sports led to a love of writing and has given Joe the ambition to begin a career in broadcast journalism. He is currently a programming intern at WGR Sports Radio 550. Following his collegiate days at UB, he hopes to pursue his childhood dream and work with ESPN.

David Sanchirico

David Sanchirico grew up loving sports and reading the Sports section of the Albany Times Union every day. When he was interning for the TU after sophomore year, he realized his dream was coming true. Sanchirico entered Buffalo with no career path in mind, but as a sophomore he started as a Sports Writer and has been with The Spectrum ever since. The Albany native moved up the ranks quickly, becoming an assistant sports editor after one semester and being promoted to sports editor the next. He was promoted to Senior Sports Editor in the Fall '09 semester, and is now a Managing Editor. Throughout this time, Sanchirico has gained experience at many places. Along with his Albany Times Union internship, he has edited for bleacherreport.com and has provided freelance pieces for many other Web sites. He has covered New York Giants Training Camp, the MAAC Tournament, and many other glorified sporting events. Upon graduation, Sanchirico plans to attend graduate school to hone his journalism skills and become a better, more creative writer.