Alexis d’Ambly (she/her) is a senior writing major with an English minor and will be graduating in May. She also serves as the editor-in-chief of Prism, the student literary magazine, editor and secretary of The Hack, the yearbook, and as a peer tutor in The Writing Collaboratory. She enjoys binge-reading novels, drafting her current novel-in-progress, vacationing in the Outer Banks, and researching new travel destinations via Google Maps.  Her superpower is editing. Starting college, she had never even heard of comma splices. Now, even when she reads published works, she keeps an eye out for mechanical errors and can zero in on them with great accuracy. 

“I know nothing in the world that has as much power as a word. Sometimes I write one, and I look at it until it begins to shine.” (Quote by Emily Dickinson)

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

Tanner Sullivan (he/him) is a senior majoring in communication with a minor in professional writing.  He is the Student Programming Director at WNTI, the university’s radio station – where he hosts his own show called The Ticket Booth – and serves as a tutor in the Writing Collaboratory. He enjoys analyzing movies and spending time with his family, friends, and dog, McCoy. His superpower is the ability to watch as many films in theaters as possible in the blink of an eye. With this profound power, he always manages to stay on top of the latest releases!

“Sometimes it is the people no one imagines anything of who do the things that no one can imagine.” (Quote by Alan Turing)

Tanner can be reached at: tanner.sullivan@centenaryuniversity.edu 

Samantha “Sami” Swayze (she/her) is a sophomore majoring in writing. This is her third semester on the newspaper, and she found a love for journalism through the Intro to Journalism course in 2024. Her interests include writing poetry and music, painting, reading, photography, and going to the beach. She also loves arts and crafts. She paints, creates homemade cards, and makes presents with canvases or cardstock for her loved ones.

“Instead of worrying about what you cannot control, shift your energy to what you can create.” (Quote by Roy T. Bennett)

Sami can be reached at samantha.swayze@centenaryuniversity.edu. 

Carlee Nigro (she/her) is a junior majoring in writing with a criminal justice minor. She founded the Tennis Club, is a First Year Leader, is a sister of Delta Xi Nu Multicultural Sorority, Inc., and she is interning at DASACC. In her free time, Carlee enjoys reading, listening to music, shopping, and drinking an insane amount of coffee. One fun fact about Carlee is that her birthday is 456. 

“You must always have faith in people. And, most importantly, you must have faith in yourself.” (Quote from Legally Blonde)

Carlee can be reached at: carlee.nigro@centenaryuniversity.edu 

Elizabeth “Liz” May (she/her) is a sophomore majoring in writing. She is an author who spends most of her free time writing. She’s now written four books with a fifth on the way. When she’s not writing, she’s spending time with her pets, reading, crafting, or playing video games. 

“Get busy living, or get busy dying.” (Quote by author Stephen King)

Elizabeth can be reached at: elizabeth.may@centenaryuniversity.edu 

Carmella Vitel (She/Her) is a senior majoring in communication. This is her second semester with The Cyclone Chronicle, rising from a staff writer, to managing editor. Carmella enjoys video games, reading, and planning for that D&D campaign she swears she’ll start one day. When not in class, Carmella is at home with her two dogs, Luna and Pola. She’s always ready to show off pictures of them too.

“There’s no point in worrying about things you can’t change yet.” (Quote by Laura Bailey)

Nicholas Storms (He/Him) is a junior majoring in communication with a minor in creative writing and an active member of Student Activities. He serves as a sports journalist for the athletic department, covering all games, and is the founder of the clubs, Rolling Thunders bowling club, as well as the upcoming Hoops Of Culture basketball club.

Nick’s favorite hobbies are playing basketball, making music, journaling, and creating content. He is the host of  Mind Over Matter, where he highlights perseverance, mindset, and the human side of athletic culture. You can check out all the episodes on Youtube. A fun fact about Nick is that he appeared in commercials at a young age.

“The biggest dreams aren’t fueled by belief; they’re fueled by doubt” 

(Quote by Kobe Bryant) 

Nick can be reached at: nicholas.storms@centenaryuniversity.edu 

Tyler Altmann (he/him) is a junior majoring in communication. In his spare time, he likes to play videogames, watch his favorite sports teams play, and hang out with friends and family. A fun fact about Tyler is that he is ambidextrous when it comes to sports and most things in life. 

"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life." (Quote by Steve Jobs)

Tyler can be reached at tyler.altmann@centenaryuniversity.edu 

Dave Annisafee is a senior communication major. In his spare time, you can catch him playing video games with his friends, editing any of his random video projects, watching whatever anime or tokusatsu show that caught his eye, or working on one of his Dungeons & Dragons campaigns.

“If there is a hand reaching for help, and I don't reach out my hand when I can, the regret would make me wish I were dead... I reach out my hand, because I don't want that.” 

(Quote by Hino Eiji)

Dave can be reached at dave.annisafee@centenaryuniversity.edu

Victoria Autocunas (she/her) is a junior social work major and journalism minor. Her interests are writing, watching documentaries, listening to music, and going to see movies in theaters. She is currently an online student. Her superpower is being passionate for helping people and her empathy for others. She also likes working out and watching Basketball. 

“I can do all things.” (Quote by Stephen Curry)

Victoria can be reached at: Victoria.autocunas@centenaryuniversity.edu 

Dylan Benanti is a senior majoring in communication. He is the student manager on the baseball team. He is also a campus sport’s announcer and assists with gameday operations in the Athletics Department. He enjoys watching sports, playing video games, and hanging out with friends. 

“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” (Quote by Wayne Gretzky)

Dylan can be reached at dylan.benanti@centenaryuniversity.edu 

Charles “CJ” is a freshman communication major. He spends his time watching anime, listening to music, and loves horror movies. He also loves chatting about different cartoons and shows.

"Just a pencil and a dream isn't enough. You have to have heart.”

(Quote from Joey Drew from Bendy and the Ink Machine)

Charles Can be reached at charles.bowker@centenaryuniversity.edu  

Dominick Chiego (he/him) is a senior communication major at Centenary University. He is a third baseman and catcher on Centenary Baseball’s team and enjoys playing his sport, watching other sports, spending time with family and friends, and playing video games. 

“Don’t count the days, make the days count”

(Quote by Muhammad Ali)

Dominick can be reached at: dominick.chiego@centenaryuniversity.edu 

Danny Haws is a senior communication major. Danny is a wrestler and likes to spend time with friends and family. 

“Live the good life.” 

(Quote by John Garriques, Centenary’s head wrestling coach)

Danny can be reached at Daniel.haws@centenaryuniversity.edu. 

Jeremy Moore (He/Him) is a senior communication major. He has a passion for reading, writing, and exploring new places. In his free time, he enjoys reading, watching and playing sports. He previously earned his associate degree in communication from Warren County Community College.

“Pressure is a privilege, it only comes to those who earn it”

(Quote by Billie Jean King)

Jeremy can be reached at: Jeremy.Moore@centenaryuniversity.edu

Joseph Romano (he/him) is a sophomore majoring in communication. He also serves as the music director at WNTI – The Sound of Centenary, and hosts the WNTI music variety radio show Your Next Favorite Song on Wednesdays at 3 p.m. In his free time, Joseph enjoys reading, writing, listening to music, and getting out of the house. His superpower is seeking and understanding the truth.

“When life leaves us blind, love keeps us kind.” 

(Quote by Chester Bennington)

Joseph can be reached at joseph.romano@centenaryuniversity.edu.

Reece Smith is a sophomore business administration major. Reece is on the wrestling team and enjoys working out at the gym. In his spare time, he also enjoys fishing when weather allows.

“Everyday, in every way, I’ll get better and better”

(Quote by John Gill)

Reece can be reached at reecesmith@centenaryuniversity.edu 

Jodi Lanka (she/her) is a sophomore communication major. At Centenary, she hopes to join a sorority, and she likes to hang out in the Seay building. Outside of school, she likes to watch plays, work out, and watch competitions on TV. Her superpower is her photographic memory. If you ask her about the plot of certain plays, she can likely tell you because she acted in her second half of high school. 

“Dreams are of no value if they’re not equipped with wings.” (Quote by Dolly Parton) 

Jodi can be reached at: jodi.lanka@centenary.university.edu 

Carly Wolf is a junior communication major in TV and radio, and serves as our first on-location reporter from Orlando, Florida. She is currently interning at Sunset Ranch Market in Hollywood Studios at Disney World Resort through the Disney College Program. She likes to cook, play video games, and listen to music. Her superpower is being with and caring for animals, since she loves cats and dogs.

“When you feel the desire to chase the past, remind yourself that letting go is the key to moving forward.” 

(Quote inspired by George Harrison’s perspective of life)

Carly can be reached at carly.wolf@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 Newspaper Production Studio. She was presented with the Adjunct Teaching Award at Centenary’s 2023 Commencement ceremony. In addition to her passion for writing, she enjoys yoga, travel and bringing a candy basket to class. She is most fond of spending time with the family rescue Pitbulls; Harry, Lady, and especially sweet Eevee, recently adopted from 11th Hour Rescue.

“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