Kayla Diee (she/her) is a senior, and a double major in English and writing with a minor in paralegal studies. She is the founder of the Next Chapter Foundation, a correctional education initiative, through which she teaches in NJ prisons. In her free time, she writes, visits jazz clubs, and hosts open mics.

“There is no art without intention.” (Quote by Duke Ellington)

Kayla can be reached at: kayla.diee@centenaryuniversity.edu

Alexis d’Ambly (she/her) is a junior majoring in writing. She is a recent graduate of Warren County Community College with an associate’s degree in English. She enjoys binge-reading Danielle Steel novels, vacationing in the Outer Banks, and researching new travel destinations via Google Maps. 

“Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness.” (Quote by Oprah Winfrey)

She can be reached at: alexis.dambly@centenaryuniversity.edu

Joseph (Joe) Hamway (he/him) is a writing major with a history minor. Joe brings a combo of creativity and critical insight as an editor for The Cyclone Chronicle, fueled by an unwavering passion for music, writing, and the arts. He enjoys attending live shows, spending time with some friends, hitting the gym, and visiting New York City.

“No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world.” (Quote by Robin Williams as John Keating in the 1989 film Dead Poets Society)

Joe can be reached at:  joseph.hamway@centenaryuniversity.edu

Amanda Masiello (she/her) is a super-senior majoring in English and specializing in creative writing. She enjoys playing video games, especially horror, drawing cartoons, and studying mythology.

“One day, I will make the onions cry.” (Unknown)

Amanda can be reached at: amanda.masiello@centenaryuniversity.edu

Victoria Autocunas is a second semester freshman who is majoring in journalism with and a minor in criminal justice. She enjoys music, comics, Tim Burton and Christina Ricci movies, and painting. 

“I wanna know if no one knew my name if my wildest dreams would feel like home.” (Quote by Olivia Rodrigo)

Victoria can be reached at Victoria.Autocunas@centenaryuniversity.edu

Will Boothe (he/him) is a senior majoring in communication with a minor in film studies. He enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, playing and watching sports, and gaming.

 “History never repeats.” (Quote by Split Enz singer-songwriter Neil Finn)

Will can be reached at: william.boothe@centenaryuniversity.edu

Jonathan Esquivel is a senior majoring in communication with a focus in radio and television. Jonathan enjoys running as well as writing and film. 

"Creativity is seeing what others see and thinking what no one else ever thought." (Quote by Albert Einstein)

Jonathan can be reached out at Jonathan.esquivel@centenaryuniversity.edu  

Osaivbie Igiebor (he/him) is a senior at Centenary University, for the past four years he has majored in theater and been in multiple shows by the Centenary Stage Company. He enjoys video games, anime, and just enjoys socializing with others and getting to meet new people as a whole. He hopes that he can be a big help here at the newspaper. 

“You should never hate your enemies more than you love your friends.” (Quote by himself)

Osaivbie can be reached at: osaivbie.igiebor@centenaryuniversity.edu

Sophie Kassel (she/her) is a freshman and her major is undecided. Sophie enjoys riding horses, making playlists, and is a bagel connoisseur. 

“Remember that where you are now is where you once wished to be.” (Unknown)

She can be reached at: sophie.kassel@centenaryuniversity.edu  

Daniela Montiel (she/her) is a sophomore from New Brunswick, New Jersey majoring in psychology. She enjoys baking, shopping, and discovering new places. 

“The truth is we all got our own desires, our own dreams. It’s a big world, gotta try new things.”  (Quote by Joey Bada$$)

She can be reached at daniela.montiel@centenaryuniversity.edu

Patrick O’Connell (he/him)  is a senior majoring in communication with a minor in social media marketing. He enjoys working on and wrapping cars, as well as playing pickup basketball. 

“It ain't about the money or notoriety, it's about the people and making a difference in society.” (Quote by Sir Robert Bryson Hall II)

Patrick can be reached at: patrick.oconnell@centenaryuniversity.edu 

Dominic (Dom) Salot (he/him) is a senior communication major with a concentration in radio and television. Dominic played baseball for two years at Centenary and loves to talk about and watch sports. 

“You know, sometimes all you need is 20 seconds of insane courage. Just, literally, 20 seconds of just embarrassing bravery. And I promise you, something great will come of it." (Quote by Benjamin Mee)  

Dominic can be reached at: Dominic.salot@centenaryuniversity.edu

Troy Sumpter (he/him) is a senior majoring in creative writing and a proud member of Omega Rho fraternity, He enjoys writing comedy and fantasy stories, and viewing wrestling. He also participates in community service at Centenary University and around Hackettstown.

“I have grit. If you knock me down. I get back up.” (Quote by Edge)

Troy can be reached at: troy.sumpter@centenaryuniversity.edu

Janet Zatta (she/her) is an adjunct professor of writing and teaches Composition & Rhetoric I, Freelance Writing and Editing, Intro to Journalism, and Experiential Writing. She was presented with the Adjunct Teaching Award at Centenary’s 2023 Commencement. In addition to her passion for writing, she enjoys yoga, travel, bringing a candy basket to class, and spending time with her rescue Pitbull, Patton.

“Write while the heat is in you...the writer who postpones the recording of (her) thoughts uses an iron which has cooled to burn a hole with.” (Quote by Henry David Thoreau)

Janet can be reached at: janet.zatta@centenaryuniversity.edu