The Spring 2020 Semester TV Journalism class:
Bailey Lustic
News Producer Bailey Lustic is a senior studying media communication and English, graduating in May. This is his fourth and final semester as part of UT:10 News. He also works as a camera operator and production worker for ESPN. He graduated from Toledo Early College High School in 2016, where he earned 61 college credits from the University of Toledo. He joined Zeta Phi Eta in fall 2018 and is currently Vice President of Operations. He is also part of two honors fraternities, Lambda Pi Eta for communication and Sigma Tau Delta for English. After graduation, he would love to see himself as a videographer or producer, whether in news or entertainment. Outside the newsroom, Bailey enjoys gaming and spending time with friends. His favorite color is neon green and his favorite food is birthday cake. To contact Bailey, you can email him at Bailey.Lustic@rockets.utoledo.edu.
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Isaac Petkac
News/Sports Producer Isaac Petkac is a Junior from Edinboro, PA who is in his second semester of producing and third overall in UT:10. He has been involved with numerous broadcasting jobs on campus, including calling games for ESPN3 productions at UT. In addition, he is currently employed with BCSN, West Ohio Sports Network, and is the public address announcer for Toledo Rocket sporting events. Isaac also is interning with the Columbus Blue Jackets of the NHL. Last summer he served as the play by play broadcaster for the Pierre Trappers in the Expedition League. In his free time, you can find him involved with choir groups on campus and singing at his local church. Isaac is very excited for the upcoming semester and is looking forward to seeing what the show can be. To contact Isaac, email him at Isaac.Petkac@rockets.utoledo.edu.
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Jake Plagens
Graphics Coodinator Jake Plagens is a Junior from North Royalton, OH majoring in Media Communication, and is in his third semester as the Graphics Coordinator. Jake has enjoyed sports since he was a kid and decided to turn his passion into a career. He has been on the Production Crew for ESPN for Toledo Rockets Athletics since August 2017, as well as the Akron RubberDucks (Double-A Affiliate of the Cleveland Indians) since March 2019. He also does Broadcasting and has been on the call for many Rockets Athletics events on ESPN and WXUT Toledo 88.3 FM, where he also has his own talk show. He joined Zeta Phi Eta in Fall 2019, and likes to spend his free time playing and watching sports, listening to music, or cooking. Jake is hoping to be a Professional Production Worker or Broadcaster after he graduates in May 2021. If you would like to contact Jake, e-mail him at Jacob.Plagens@rockets.utoledo.edu on on twitter @JakeBroadcast.
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Justyn Wilson
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Normandie Berl
Student Reporter Normandie Berl is a sophomore, Media Communication and Marketing student. Her career focus is sports broadcasting and sideline reporting. She is involved in Kappa Delta, Pi Sigma Epsilon, Bridge, and serves as a MMJ for UT:10 News. In her free time, Normandie loves playing semi-professional beach volleyball. Normandie is graduating in May 2022. You can contact Normandie at normandie.berl@rockets.utoledo.edu or @normandie_berl on Twitter and Instagram.
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Jack Campbell
Student Reporter Biography coming soon
To contact Jack, you can email him at jack.campbell@rockets.utoledo.edu. |
Morgan Castleberry
Student Reporter Morgan Castleberry is majoring in media communication with a minor in marketing. Her goal is to bring new topics and interesting news to the viewers. She’s striving to bring a new perspective to UT10 News and to get the answers the people want!
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Isarel Dennis
Student Reporter Isarel Dennis is a junior Media Communication major from Rockwood,Michigan. Outside of her studies, she plays and writes music. Isarel is a self-proclaimed nerd who loves video-games, Marvel, DC Comics, and is a cosplayer. She enjoys traveling and trying new things and food. She also loves traveling to follow her favorite band, Twenty One Pilots. Her goal is to someday is to work in the gaming media and nerd news fields. Israel lives with her two cats and dog, and is making the most out of her University of Toledo journey. If you would like to contact Israel, email her at isarel.dennis@rockets.utoledo.edu.
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Kennedy Ellison
Student Reporter Kennedy Ellison is a third year student at UT. She’s majoring in Media Communication and has a minor in Criminal Justice. In the near future, she wants to become a multimedia journalist and wishes to work with the Innocence Project. Her Twitter account is @ellisonkennedy. If you would like to contact Kennedy, email her at kennedy.ellison@rockets.utoledo.edu.
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Gillian Martin
Student Reporter Gillian Martin is a senior, Media Communications major and Theatre minor from Sylvania, Ohio. Her concentration is in broadcast journalism and acting. She is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists and Alpha Psi Omega; UT’s theatre fraternity. When she’s not reporting for UT:10 News, Gillian enjoys acting in the university’s theatre productions. After her graduation in May, she will be moving to Chicago to pursue her career. To contact Gillian, you can email her at gillian.martin@rockets.utoledo.edu.
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Biography coming soon
Sarah McRitchie
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Gabrielle O'Connor
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Sarah McRitchie is a senior Media Communication major focusing on multimedia journalism. She is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists and is the Digital News Assistant Producer for UT:10 News this semester, working with our reporters to optimize their broadcast stories for online articles and video content. She is also in charge of UT:10’s social media presence and audience engagement. Sarah she sees herself working in the news industry in the future, covering the politics or media beat. When she’s not out in the field working on a story, she’s tweeting about the news of the day or Beyoncè’s latest look. Send your story ideas and tips to Sarah at Sarah.McRitchie@rockets.utoledo.edu or on Twitter @SarahMcRitchie.
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Zain Omair
Student Reporter Zain Omair is a senior studying Media Communication. Born in Toledo and raised in Michigan, she is excited to be back for her second semester of UT:10. In addition to reporting, Zain also serves as the Station Manager for 88.3 WXUT, works on the UT ESPN crew, and is a member of the executive board for Zeta Phi Eta. In the future, Zain would love to work either as a news producer or in sports media. When she’s not in the newsroom or at school, Zain enjoys going to concerts, going on weekend road trips around the Midwest, and hanging out with family and friends. You can find Zain on twitter at @zain_omair or email her at zainmariam.omair@rockets.utoledo.edu
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Kait Pence
Student Reporter Kait Pence is a junior Media Communication major from Livonia, Michigan. This is her first semester as a student reporter for UT10 News. In addition, she is a video assistant for UT’s football team as well as a production technician for ESPN through UT. She is also the president of the UT Women’s Club Soccer team. After graduation, Kait would like to use her degree in directing or producing news and sports broadcasts. She would also like to work for the Detroit Tigers Organization. To contact Kait, you can email her at kaitlyn.pence@rockets.utoledo.edu.
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Josh Schalk
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Joshua Schalk is a senior Media Communications major from Cincinnati Ohio. Joshua has been apart of the Rocket Marching Band at Toledo as well as the membership officer of his fraternity, Kappa Kappa Psi. In his free time he enjoys video games and doing sports casting for competitive Esports. Joshua is graduating in May. If you have any stories regarding music or Esports, you can contact Joshua at joshua.schalk@rockets.utoledo.edu or on Twitter @schalk123456.
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Averi Scheuermann
Student Reporter Biography coming soon
To contact Averi, you can email her at averi.scheuerman@rockets.utoledo.edu. |
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Jaycee Wamer
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Jaycee Wamer is a junior Media Communication and Marketing student. Jaycee is pursuing career in multimedia journalism with a focus on local news or media beat. When Jaycee isn’t out catching the latest story, you’ll find her at rehearsal for an upcoming university or community theater production. You can contact Jaycee with story tips or ideas at jaycee.wamer@rockets.utoledo.edu or on Instagram @jayceewamer
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Click the links below for past semester UT:10 News reporter bios:
Fall 2018 Semester Student Reporters
