Derek Raridon (he/him) is a junior at the University of Nevada, Reno. He is a journalism major with an emphasis in news, broadcasting, and documentary with a minor in Nevada Teach. Outside the newsroom, he enjoys playing video games and TTRPGs, playing/watching sports, and listening to music. In the future, Raridon is aiming to be a sports reporter in one of the major sports broadcasting companies.

Emily is a junior double major in English and Journalism at the University of Nevada, Reno, specializing in arts and entertainment. With a passion for music, poetry, and theatre, she brings a diverse perspective to her writing. Outside of her studies, Emily enjoys rock climbing, seeking adventure in the great outdoors. As an arts and entertainment writer, she infuses her work with creativity and insight, enriching the cultural dialogue at UNR.

Gabe Kanae (he/they) is a junior at the University of Nevada, Reno. Transitioning from a YouTuber with 10 million+ views to the opinion editor of The Nevada Sagebrush, Gabe’s distinctive voice spans multiple platforms. At UNR, he’s honed his skills in analog photography and recently launched his debut music album and poetry book. Majoring in journalism, he’s driven by storytelling, uncovering the overlooked, and sharing fervent opinions.

Nick Stewart (he/him) is a sophomore at the University of Nevada, Reno. He is a journalism major aspiring to go into audio reporting. He was previously a student reporter for KUNR Public Radio for 2 years. Outside of school, he enjoys photography, collecting records, cooking, and writing about his favorite music artists. After college, he hopes to return to public radio as a full-time reporter and eventually become an editor in the radio journalism market.

Ari Frey (they/them) is a junior at the University of Nevada, Reno. They are an environmental science major with a creative writing minor. Environmental activism and writing are their biggest passions, but they also enjoy playing Dungeons & Dragons, getting all you can eat sushi, boogie boarding and making PowerPoints about random subjects. They hope to become an environmental lawyer while continuing to pursue creative endeavors.

Brooke Germain (she/they) has served as the design editor for the Nevada Sagebrush since November of 2021. Germain is majoring in Journalism with a minor in Graphic Design. Their work has been featured in journals and galleries both off and on campus. They grew up with a passion for illustration and design, and is interested in design as both a form of artistic expression, as well as a promotional tool. Their design work spans across digital mediums, collage and jewelry.