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The Campus

The Student News Site of College of the Sequoias

The Campus

The Student News Site of College of the Sequoias

The Campus

Fall 2024 Staff

Giancarlo Valenzuela-Limon
Head of Social Media

Giancarlo Valenzuela-Limon

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...

Linda Gonzalez
Social Media Editor

Linda Gonzalez

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...

Thomas Martinez
Video Editor

Thomas Martinez

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...

Janely Chavarin
Campus Profiles Writer

Janely Chavarin

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...

Mikaela (Miki) Romero
Campus Sports Writer

Mikaela (Miki) Romero

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...

Ryan Mansker
Campus Sports Writer

Ryan Mansker

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...

Spenser Thomas
Campus Events Writer

Spenser Thomas

“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...

Clare Carlson
Campus Events Writer

Clare Carlson

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...

Wendy Rivera
Campus Events Writer

Wendy Rivera

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,...

Rose Watamura
Campus Features Writer

Rose Watamura

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...

Josslyn Caskey
Campus Features Writer

Josslyn Caskey

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...

Ayla Ozturk
Campus Features Writer

Ayla Ozturk

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...

Vanessa Niño
Campus Features Writer

Vanessa Niño

"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...

Julian Panela
Campus Features Writer

Julian Panela

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....

Noah Esquivel
Campus Features Writer

Noah Esquivel

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...

Maggie Abaya
Campus Features Writer

Maggie Abaya

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...

Toby Shirk
Editor-in-Chief

Toby Shirk

Hi, I’m Toby, the current Editor-in-Chief. I’m a Journalism major and former writer for The Campus. I enjoy most forms of digital media production, including music, film, television, and video games. When I’m not working ...