The Fall 2021 Semester TV Journalism Class:
Deepa Bhujbal
Newscast Director Deepa Bhujbal is from the wine city of Nashik, India. She is a junior majoring Media Communication with a minor in Stage and Screen Performance (Theater). In addition to being the Technical Director of UT:10 News, Deepa is the News Director at 88.3 FM WXUT on campus and produces the radio version of the UT:10 newscasts every week. She has multiple internships with the Office of Marketing and Communication, the Division of Student Affairs, and the Jesup Scott Honors College. In her free time, Deepa likes watching anime and reading books. To view Deepa's website, click here. |
Amber Brossia
Web/Social Media Director Amber is from Lake Township, Ohio. She is a senior majoring in Communications Studies and this is her first semester with UT:10 News. She currently works as the Communications and Administrative Coordinator for the education division of a non-profit organization based in Columbus, Ohio. She has over five years of experience in the field of community (charter) schools and previously worked as a marketing coordinator for an ergonomic chair and floor mat company. Her two-year-old son keeps her busy, but when she finds free time, she enjoys watching documentaries and crocheting. |
Daisy Caruso
Multimedia Journalist/Production Assistant Daisy is a senior in Media Communications. She plans to pursue a career in video production or as a multimedia specialist. She is the vice president of Zeta Phi Eta, the professional communications fraternity on campus. In her free time, she enjoys photography and doing improv. You can contact her at Daisy.Caruso@rockets.utoledo.edu or on Instagram @di.caruso3. |
Justin Cook
Multimedia Journalist/Production Assistant Justin is a senior Media Communications/Marketing major looking forward to graduation in December 2021. He hopes to get a full-time job within the live events/venue management entertainment industry after graduation. His goal is to become an event space owner and develop his own enterprise of business endeavors. Outside of UT:10 News, Justin works as a ticket sales specialist for ASM Global/TicketMaster at the Huntington Center and SeaGate Convention Center. He is also the president of the Epsilon Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.. In his spare time, he likes to write music and read business-related books. To contact Justin, you can email him at Justin.Cook2@rockets.utoledo.edu. |
Jake Dyk
Promotions Producer Biography Coming Soon |
Ezekial Fravor
Multimedia Journalist/Production Assistant Zeke is a fourth year student from Oregon, OH. He is majoring in Media Communication and pursuing a career in sports broadcasting. In his spare time, he enjoys golfing and watching sports. If you would like to contact Zeke, you may email efravor@rockets.utoledo.edu. |
Caleb Gill
Sports Director/Anchor/Producer and Multimedia Journalist Caleb is a senior within the Media Communications major and in his second semester with UT:10 News where he anchors and produces the sports section for every broadcast. He is also involved with the Live Sports Productions on UT's campus and the school's radio station, WXUT. Caleb hopes to pursue a career in sports radio with a special interest in football. He can be contacted via email at caleb.gill@rockets.utoledo.edu or on Twitter at @C_gill26. |
Lauren Hite
Anchor/Producer Lauren is a Media Communication major. She has always wanted to be in the media industry and is excited to work with UT:10 News. She runs a youth retreat at her church and is currently in a social media management internship. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, planning events, and editing photos and videos. Lauren has many dream jobs such as being a reporter, social media manager, event planner, and everything in between. |
Kiera Jacobs
Multimedia Journalist/Production Assistant Kiera is in her first semester at UT:10 News. She is a senior in Media Communications and is very eager to graduate in December 2021. She hopes to pursue a career in either news broadcasting or social media. She would eventually love to become a professor and teach Media Communications classes to other students at a university. Kiera recently interned at the Toledo City Paper and wrote articles for their paper news and online websites. Prior to that, she worked as a Social Media and Digital Marketing Service Manager. In her free time, she loves to be active and spend time with friends and family. To contact Kiera, you can email her at kiera.jacobs@rockets.utoledo.edu. |
Shehbaz Hameed Khan Multimedia Journalist/Production Assistant Biography Coming Soon |
Ghiman McKinney
Multimedia Journalist/Production Assistant Ghiman is on track to graduate from the University of Toledo with a major in Media Communications in the spring of 2023. He plans on being a sports analyst on a major television network with the goal of having his own sports talk show one day, along with establishing and owning a restaurant. You can catch Ghiman on his podcast "The Juice Alert" where he provides very strong opinions on sports, as well as on the Glass City Showdown for 88.3 FM WXUT Toledo. You might also catch him doing some color commentary for the UT football and basketball teams. His favorite athlete is Aaron Rodgers. Ghiman can be reached via email at gmckinn@rockets.utoledo.edu, on Twitter @GhimanMcKinney, or Instagram at ghiman_mckinney.
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Tiara Medley
Anchor/Producer Tiara is a junior from Charlotte, North Carolina, who is in her first year of UT:10 News. She is majoring in Media Communications with a minor in Marketing. She hopes to pursue a career as a reporter after her graduation in May 2023. If you would like to contact Tiara, you can email her at Tiara.Medley@rockets.utoledo.edu. |
Derek Peterson
Graphics Producer Derek is a senior at the University of Toledo and is currently majoring in Communication. |
Matthew Revilla
Audio Operator Matthew is a senior majoring in Media Communication. Graduating in the spring of 2022, he continues to gain experience working with cameras, editing, sound production, and more. Matthew strives to be a well-rounded professional with experience in a little bit of everything in the field. You can email him at mrevill2@rockets.utoledo.edu. |
Jordan Sansom Anchor/Producer Jordan is a senior from Dayton, Ohio. He is a media communication major with a history minor and this is his first semester in UT:10 News. Jordan has a passion for sports and hopes to turn that into a career in sports broadcasting. He has interned with Best Version Media (BVM) Sports as a Sports Writer in the spring of 2021, with some of his written stories published on their website. He has also been a part of the production team for ESPN at the University of Toledo since 2019. Additionally, he has been on the call for some of the Toledo Rockets’ Athletic events for WXUT 88.3 FM. He is an active member of Zeta Phi Eta. In his free time, Jordan enjoys running and competing in long distance races. Jordan will graduate in May 2022 and if you want to contact him, you can email jordan.sansom@rockets.utoledo.edu or reach out out to @bigstreezy on Twitter and Instagram. |
Production Monkey
UT:10 News Mascot Little is known about Production Monkey. He magically appeared one day several years ago and has been part of the UT:10 News Team ever since. When asked about his upbringing he told UT:10 reporters, "Hard luck and trouble is my only friend. I been on my own ever since I was ten. Born under a bad sign, been down since I began to crawl. If it wasn't for bad luck, I wouldn't have no luck at all" However we doubt this is true because is sound suspiciously like the lyrics of an Albert King song. Production Monkey lives somewhere in a magical cave in the Rocket Hall Studio and makes his appearance every Tuesday to bring smiles to the faces of the cast and crew. |
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