I am a returning full-time student at College of the Sequoias. I graduated from El Diamante High School in 2017. I was previously a Political Science major on track to go to Law School one day. I am now returning to COS as a Journalism...

Hi! my name is Linda, I’m a fellow staff writer for the College of the Sequoia’s newspaper. This is my last semester at COS. I plan to transfer to CSUB in the Spring where I will pursue my degree in Journalism with a minor...

Hi! I am Thomas Martinez, a journalism major and video editor for the Campus Journal. I specifically enjoy the post production of digital media, and am primarily interested in film and television. I hope to use my creative abilities...

Hello! I’m Janely Chavarin, I’m a full-time student at COS and my major is journalism. My long-term goal is to pursue a career in live broadcasting, specifically filming live television and concerts. I have a dog named Bailey...

Hi, my name is Mikaela Romero, but I like to go by Miki for short. I graduated from Exeter High School and have been taking COS classes for a few years. This will be my third time writing for a newspaper and I’ll be focusing...

Hi, my name is Ryan Mansker. I am from Exeter, California, this is my second year at COS, and my first year writing for the newspaper. I'll be covering some of the sports stories here on campus, showcasing COS athletics. I am...

“For it is not light that is needed, but fire; it is not the gentle shower, but thunder. We need the storm, the whirlwind, and the earthquake.” - Frederick Douglass My preferred name is Spenser. I am a campus features writer...

Hello! My name is Clare Carlson, this is my 2nd semester at COS studying Journalism, and I am a Campus Events Writer for the Campus Journal. For as long as I can remember, I have loved reading, writing, and learning. I am an ex-theater...

Hello! My name is Wendy Rivera. This is my first semester attending College of the Sequoias and writing for the Campus Journal after Graduating from Mt. Whitney High School. I intend to transfer to a 4 year to continue my education,...

Hello, my name is Rose Watamura. I am a broadcast journalism major here at the College of the Sequoias campus. I've been attending COS since Spring of 2023. My first major was child development, but I decided to take a different...

Hi, my name is Josslyn Caskey. I am a graduate from El Diamante’s Film Academy, and I have a love for the world behind a camera. I am currently a journalism major here at COS with plans to transfer to Fresno State to further...

Hello, I’m Ayla Ozturk, and this is my first semester at COS. I’m currently majoring in Journalism and Political Science. As part of the Campus Journal staff, I cover a variety of Campus Events. During high school, I spen...

"We do not remember days, we remember moments. The richness of life lies in memories we have forgotten"  - Cesare Pavese Hello! My name is Vanessa Niño, I'm a Journalism and English Student at COS, and a Profile writer for The Camp...

Hello! My name is Logan Hammond and I write for the Campus Journal. My intended path from COS is to transfer to a four-year university in pursuit of a Journalism degree. I have loved writing for practically my entire life and...

Hello! My name is Julian Panela, and I am a sophomore Journalism major here at COS. My goal is to transfer out of COS and continue my journalistic journey at a UC. I want to become a VICE journalist and do on-field reporting....

I'm Noah Esquivel, an American student, history major, dog walker, and all around nerd. I'm located in the Central Valley region of the great state of California. I've been alive for twenty one years, and have obtained a high...

Hello! My name is Margret Abaya, but I just go by Maggie. I was born in Manhattan, New York, and moved to the Central Valley at the age of one. I practically grew up here in Visalia, California. With this being my last semester...