The Spring 2021 Semester TV Journalism Class:
Normandie Berl
Sports Producer Normandie Berl is in her second semester producing UT:10 News. She is a junior, 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. |
Kait Pence
News Producer Kait Pence is in her second semester producing UT:10 News. She is a senior Media Communication major looking forward to May. She hopes to get a job at a news station after graduation. Her goal is to eventually become a Professor of Media Communication. Outside of UT:10, Kait works as a video assistant for the football team and a production technician for ESPN 3. She is also the president of the Women's Club Soccer team. Her favorite colors are red and green. To contact Kait, you can email her at kaitlyn.pence@rockets.utoledo.edu. |
Jake Plagens
Director/Graphics Supervisor Jake Plagens is a Senior from North Royalton, OH. He is majoring in Media Communication and is in his first semester as UT:10’s Director. 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 Toledo Rockets Athletics events on ESPN and WXUT Toledo 88.3 FM, where he also has his own weekly talk show. He also joined Zeta Phi Eta in the Fall of 2019. Jake is hoping to become a Professional Production Worker or Broadcaster after he graduates next May. If you would like to contact Jake, e-mail him at Jacob.Plagens@rockets.utoledo.edu. You can also message him on Twitter @JakeBroadcast. |
Derek Peterson
Graphics Coordinator Derek Peterson is a senior at the University of Toledo and is currently majoring in Communication. |
Jaycee Wamer
Social Media Director Jaycee Wamer is a senior 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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Gabrielle Huff is a senior at the University of Toledo majoring in Media Communication and Political Science. She has grown up in Toledo, Ohio and will be graduating this December. She has written and edited for the UToledo Collegian since 2017, and also writes for two local magazines, Village Life and Home and Stone Oak Living. Gabrielle is also a member of Zeta Phi Eta and has interned for the University of Toledo’s Jesup Scott Honors College. After graduation, she hopes to pursue a career in journalism. If you’d like to contact Gabrielle, she can be reached at Gabrielle.Huff@utoledo.rockets.edu.
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Emma is a senior from Gibsonburg, Ohio majoring in media communications with a marketing minor. Her concentration is in sports broadcasting and production. When she’s not reporting for UT:10, Emma is volunteering on the production crew at Cedar Creek or spending time at a local coffee shop. After graduation, Emma has plans to move to North Carolina to pursue a career in sports broadcast or concert production. You can contact her at eljones2204@gmail.com.
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Cheyenne Kastura
Student Reporter |
Alyssa Plotts
Student Reporter/Social Media Producer |
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Cheyenne Kastura is a Senior University of Toledo Media Communication student from Monroe, Michigan, who is graduating this up coming December. With a passion of music, entertainment, and the way to radio stations work, she hopes to pursue a carrer in radio after she graduates, but is open to the media world around her. Gaining the experience with camera equipment, editing video and audio controls, photography, writing through college, and filming for projects for the Imagination Station, she intends on having an open mind when searching for jobs to see what she'll enjoy the most. She lives with her dog, turtle, and fiancé, and is looking forward to the bright future she has waiting for her. You can find Cheyenne's work on her website or you can contact her at
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Alyssa Plotts is a Senior from Erie, MI majoring in Media Communication with a minor in Political Science. This is her first semester as UT:10's Social Media Producer. Alyssa currently works for BCSN (Buckeye Community Sports Network) as a Production Crew Member. She is a camera operator for stream events and high school athletics, such as football and volleyball. She also works on the television sports show Sports Nightly on BCSN running the audio board and as a floor director. Alyssa has also interned with 13 ABC in Toledo, OH. She hopes to pursue a career as a reporter or multimedia journalist after her graduation in December 2020. Alyssa can be contacted at alyssa.plotts@rockets.utoledo.edu.
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Mark Schindler
Student Reporter |
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Yash Shingan is a sophomore Media Communications student and an international student from India. He is the Executive of Marketing and Public Relations for the International Students Association and the Sexuality and Gender Alliance. He serves as a student ambassador for the Jesup Scott Honors College. Yash is also a part of the Rocket Dhamaka Bollywood fusion dance team and Free Pizza Improv Club. He is graduating in May 2023. If you would like to contact Yash, you can contact him at yash.shingan@rockets.utoledo.edu or @yashshingan9 on Instagram.
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Click the links below for past semester UT:10 News reporter bios:
Fall 2018 Semester Student Reporters
