Student Reporter Bios

The Spring 2013 semester TV Journalism class with their student producer:
Front Row (L to R): Huan Xu, Amaris Smith, Khyara Harris, Producer McKenzie Kuehnlein, Marlon McMichael, Stephanie Spencer, Diane Woodring
Back Row (L to R): Morgan McDougle, Evan Madden, Jason Osenbaugh,Heather Klatt

Khyara Harris

Khyara Harris is a 4th year senior dual majoring in Broadcast Communication and Psychology. With seven years of experience under her belt, including interning for networks such as ABC, BET and OWN, Khyara looks to gain a career in Entertainment news as a producer or broadcaster. She currently works as a Production Assistant for BCSN's The Score LIVE and their new show Overtime.

Heather Klatt

Heather Klatt is so pumped to be back with UT:10 this semester. She was born, raised and currently resides in Oregon, Ohio. This is her senior year at UT, studying Communication with a focus in Broadcast Journalism. Heather is also pursuing a minor in Theatre. But don’t let that fool you; she is crazy about college football (Go Blue!). When she is not reporting a story or giving tours of campus, Heather likes to chill out. By chill out she means bake cupcakes, watch Glee or reality TV and dance around the house singing show tunes. After graduation, Heather plans to work in Sports Broadcasting or in the entertainment industry, either with E! News or Broadway.

Colby Kratch

Colby Kratch is a senior majoring in Communication here at the University of Toledo. Colby just finished up his last football season playing for the Rockets. In his free time, he enjoys hanging out with friends and watching sports. After graduation, Colby plans pursuing coaching or a job in the athletic field.

McKenzie Kuehnlein

McKenzie Kuehnlein is a senior majoring in Communication with a focus in Broadcasting. She is the producer of UT:10 News, a reporter for ESPNU Campus Connection, as well as a commentator for Buckeye Cable Sports Network. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time on her family farm in Monroe,MI, running, and cheering on the Detriot Tigers and Toledo Rockets.

Evan Madden

Evan Fitzpatrick Madden was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio. He was on the swim team at Bedford High School for four years, and was captain for two of them. Evan was a foreign exchange student his sophomore year, studying abroad at John Paul College in Rotorua, New Zealand. He is currently a sophomore at The University of Toledo, studying both Broadcast Journalism and Creative Writing.

Morgan McDougle

Morgan McDougle is a sophomore at the University of Toledo. She is a Communication major. Morgan dreams of one day becoming an entertainment news anchor.

Marlin McMichael

Marlin McMichael is from Columbus,OH. He is a big movie buff and wants to be known as the best video director of his time. Marlin is proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, the same fraternity Martin Luther King Jr. was a member of. His favorite colors are red, black and green. Marlin also enjoys taking pictures of people as well as himself.

Jason Osenbaugh

Jason is a junior here at the University of Toledo, majoring in Communication. He grew up in the small town of Van Wert, OH. As a kid, Jason always knew he wanted to work in television, but never knew exactly what he wanted to do. In the future, Jason plans on working at a news station as a sports reporter or an editor. Jason’s life literally revolves around television and sports. On a typical day he is hanging out with friends, playing X-box, or watching ESPN. Jason is a huge Yankees fan as well.

Amaris Smith

Amaris Renay Smith is currently a junior at The University of Toledo majoring in Communication. In the future, Amaris would like to be an entertainment news anchor for X-tra or Entertainment Tonight.

Stephanie Spencer

Stephanie Spencer is a senior and this is her second time being a part of UT:10 News as a reporter and first time as Assistant Producer. She will graduate this summer with a Bachelor's in Communication. Stephanie is currently a Production Intern at WTOL 11, as well as a Production Assistant at UT. After graduation, she hopes to find a position in either News Production or Public Affairs.

Diane Woodring

Diane Woodring is a Senior from Toledo. This is her third year involved with UT:10 News and her first year reporting. She also is responsible for graphics and live audio during the newscast. In her free time, she enjoys photography and providing still image news coverage. She has worked for BCSN's "The Score" and was formerly employed with WUPW. In the future, she hopes to find a job doing anything, anywhere, with any form of media.