Staff of Spring 2024
Staff of Spring 2024
The Chronicle Staff
(WRI 2300 Class Members)
Editor-In-Chief
Eve Foote (she/her) is a senior majoring in professional writing. She is passionate about journalism, having experience in the subject since high school. She is a peer tutor on campus at the Writing Collaboratory. She aspires to pursue a career in the legal field. In her free time, she works as a ski instructor and enjoys binge-watching Netflix, specifically, “Gilmore girls.”
“Happy days.” (Quote by Bill Kennedy, Eve’s grandfather)
Eve can be reached at: eve.foote@centenaryuniversity.edu
Managing Editor/Editorial Editor/Copy Editor/Cartoonist
Sofia (Fia) Senesie (she/her) is a senior majoring in english concentrating in creative writing. Apart from her Writing Collab and The Cyclone Chronicle roles, she serves as the Color Guard Director/Assistant Marching Band Director at her high school. She enjoys spending time writing stories, poetry, binge-watching new shows in various languages, drawing, and painting.
"There is nothing impossible to him who will try" (Quote by Alexander the Great, allegedly...)
Fia can be reached at: sofia.senesie@centenaryuniversity.edu
Arts & Entertainment Editor (Film)/Cartoonist
Braelyn Fuller (she/her)
Braelyn can be reached at: braelyn.fuller@centenaryuniversity.edu
Features Editor/Copy Editor
Kayla Diee (she/her) is a senior, and a double major in english and writing, with a minor in paralegal studies. Her enduring passion for correctional education is evident through her frequent organization of book drives for correctional facilities via her literacy initiative, “The Next Chapter Project.” She also teaches writing skills in NJ prisons. On campus, Kayla is a Writing Collaboratory tutor, president of Prism Literary Magazine, and an RA. In her free time, she writes, listens to jazz music, and hosts literary events.
“There is no art without intention.” (Quote by Duke Ellington)
Kayla can be reached at: kayla.diee@centenaryuniversity.edu
Kai Calk (he/him, she/her, they/them) is a freshman majoring in creative writing. Kai enjoys reading outside and roaming campus with their friends.
“Are you old enough to go here?” (A 2023 Quote by Troy Sumpter)
Kai can be reached at: deziray.calk@centenaryuniversity.edu
Arts & Entertainment Editor (Theater)/Cartoonist
Severn Hollern (they/them) is a freshman currently majoring in creative writing and performance study. They like video-games, musicals, Pokémon and drawing.
“I’m sorry what’s your name again? Seven?” (A 2023 Quote by Troy Sumpter)
Severn can be reached at: hannah.hollern@centenaryuniversity.edu
Editorials Editor
Thomas (Tommy) McGrogan (he/him) is a Centenary University student studying communications. He is currently in his final semester at Centenary. While he is not quite sure of his post-graduation goals, he is looking forward to exploring all potential career paths.
"One of the most important things you can accomplish is just being yourself." (Quote by Dwayne Johnson)
Tommy can be reached at: thomas.mcgrogan@centenaryuniversity.edu
News Editor
Troy Sumpter (he/him) is a junior 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
The Chronicle Club Members
Photographer/videographer
Evan Naiberg (he/him)
Evan can be reached at: evan.naiberg@centenaryuniversity.edu
Arts & Entertainment Editor (Music)
Joseph (Joe) Hamway (he/him) is a writing major with a history minor at Centenary University. 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 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)
Joe can be reached at: joseph.hamway@centenaryuniversity.edu
Copy Editor/Arts & Entertainment Editor
Liberty (Libby) Rieger (she/her) is a senior majoring in writing. She has an undying passion for literature, travel, and virtually every genre of music imaginable. Her early love for reading cements her as a crucial contributor to the Arts & Entertainment section of The Cyclone Chronicle. In her free time, she can almost always be found with a book in hand and the show “Friends” on TV.
“Face towards the future, I will never give up." (Quote by Stray Kids, "Scars")
Libby can be reached at: liberty.rieger@gmail.com
Sports Editor
Thomas Edge (he/him) is a junior majoring in education with a minor in journalism. In addition to being a full-time student, he is also a member of the Centenary University Men’s Soccer team. He enjoys reading as well as going to the gym.
“Win the day!” (Quote by Thomas Edge)
Thomas can be reached at: thomas.edge@centenaryuniversity.edu
Intern/Sports Editor/Cartoonist
William (Will) Boothe (he/him) is a senior majoring in communication with a minor in film studies. He enjoys spending time with his family, playing sports, and communicating with his friends.
“You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.” (Quote by Dr. Seuss)
Will can be reached at: william.boothe@centenaryuniversity.edu
Editorials Editor
William (Billy) Winz (he/him) is a senior history major set to graduate in May. Growing up in Florham Park, NJ, his passion for photography sparked in high school and has since grown into a deep interest in videography and Japanese animation. Aside from his academic commitments, John spends his summers and weekends as a dedicated volunteer at the United Railway Historical Society in Boonton, NJ. He approaches his studies and volunteer work with a sense of duty and purpose.
"With great power comes great responsibility" (Quote by Peter Parker's "Uncle Ben.")
Billy can be reached at: william.winz@centenaryuniversity.edu
The Chronicle Contributors
Lisa Mastrangelo (she/her), PhD, Associate Professor of English, Director of Composition
Matthew Mendres (he/him), Assistant Professor of Communication
Raymond Frey (he/him), Professor of History
The Chronicle Adviser
Adviser/Adjunct Professor of Writing
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