Meet Our Staff!
“Kelsea Frobes (she/her) is a senior at the University of Nevada, Reno and is double
majoring in journalism and international affairs. On campus, Kelsea is the president of the
Reynolds School of Journalism Student Council, a member of the Honors College and a member of panhellenic sorority Kappa Alpha Theta. Before becoming executive editor, Kelsea was a two-term ASUN senator representing the Reynolds School. Outside of UNR, she is a hairless cat fanatic, loves hosting events at her apartment and is always going on adventures with her family. After college, Kelsea hopes to become an international investigative reporter in a big city in the U.S. or abroad.”
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kfrobes@unr.edu
majoring in journalism and international affairs. On campus, Kelsea is the president of the
Reynolds School of Journalism Student Council, a member of the Honors College and a member of panhellenic sorority Kappa Alpha Theta. Before becoming executive editor, Kelsea was a two-term ASUN senator representing the Reynolds School. Outside of UNR, she is a hairless cat fanatic, loves hosting events at her apartment and is always going on adventures with her family. After college, Kelsea hopes to become an international investigative reporter in a big city in the U.S. or abroad.”
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kfrobes@unr.edu
“Riley Overstreet is studying journalism and political science at the University of Nevada, Reno. He is primarily interested in writing political and cultural news, and enjoys reading and photography in his spare time.”
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roverstreet@unr.edu
Alexandra (Alex) Psak covers local news, politics, student life, and Nevadan happenings for the News Section at the Nevada Sagebrush, looking into any angle possible through asking questions and connecting with the community in order to bring accurate and meaningful stories to the public. She’s been actively writing since high school and aspires to show others the importance of news media to individuals and their everyday lives. A journalism major with an interest in political science at the University of Nevada, Reno, she aims to work on a national level as a News writer or reporter when she graduates. She loves writing, sports, music, plants, reading and crocheting as well as spending time with her loved ones.
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apsak@unr.edu
“Bio: James is a journalism and political science student at the University of Nevada,
Reno. He is passionate about storytelling that takes him onto the field and connects him with the UNR community. Outside of reporting, James enjoys building LEGO and watching new
movies.”
Reno. He is passionate about storytelling that takes him onto the field and connects him with the UNR community. Outside of reporting, James enjoys building LEGO and watching new
movies.”
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jamesperez@unr.edu
“Olivia Spargur (she/her) is a sophomore at the University of Nevada, Reno and is
double majoring in journalism and marketing. On campus, Olivia is part of the social media team
for the university and the secretary of the Honors College Advocacy Board. Before becoming
Arts and Entertainment editor, Olivia wrote as a volunteer for the Sagebrush. Outside of UNR,
she loves exploring different kinds of art: playing instruments, painting and cooking. She loves
coffee and is always down to watch rom-coms and period pieces. After college, Olivia hopes to
become a writer for a large magazine or a PR professional in a big city.”
double majoring in journalism and marketing. On campus, Olivia is part of the social media team
for the university and the secretary of the Honors College Advocacy Board. Before becoming
Arts and Entertainment editor, Olivia wrote as a volunteer for the Sagebrush. Outside of UNR,
she loves exploring different kinds of art: playing instruments, painting and cooking. She loves
coffee and is always down to watch rom-coms and period pieces. After college, Olivia hopes to
become a writer for a large magazine or a PR professional in a big city.”
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ospargur@unr.edu
“Reese Gardner (she/her) is a sophomore at the University of Nevada Reno majoring in
communications and minoring in human resource management and interpersonal
communications.
Before becoming the opinion editor of the Sagebrush, Reese was a part of her NSPA Passmaker winning high school paper - the Bear Witness - as sports social media editor, and opinion and student life editor for their monthly print issue paper.
On campus she participates in the UNR Book Bee’s club and you can usually find her reading
the book of the month at any of the coffee joints on campus; always will have a cup of coffee in hand.
Outside of school, Reese coaches children's gymnastics at Tumbles in midtown. She also is an avid reader and baker, with a new obsession with sourdough and her starter named Lucy. Back home in San Jose, CA Reese enjoys catching up with old friends and hanging out at home with her four huskies.”
communications and minoring in human resource management and interpersonal
communications.
Before becoming the opinion editor of the Sagebrush, Reese was a part of her NSPA Passmaker winning high school paper - the Bear Witness - as sports social media editor, and opinion and student life editor for their monthly print issue paper.
On campus she participates in the UNR Book Bee’s club and you can usually find her reading
the book of the month at any of the coffee joints on campus; always will have a cup of coffee in hand.
Outside of school, Reese coaches children's gymnastics at Tumbles in midtown. She also is an avid reader and baker, with a new obsession with sourdough and her starter named Lucy. Back home in San Jose, CA Reese enjoys catching up with old friends and hanging out at home with her four huskies.”
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reeseg@unr.edu
“Siena Howard, Copy Editor, is a sophomore at the University studying political
science and communications. In the past, she worked on local and school newspapers
in her hometown, writing with a special focus on political and educational issues. In
2023, she also worked on a special issue of the Yale Daily News. She continues her
love of writing through editing for the Sagebrush, writing poetry, and publishing on
Substack in her free time. Outside the newsroom, she is involved in the School of Music
as an oboist and music minor."
science and communications. In the past, she worked on local and school newspapers
in her hometown, writing with a special focus on political and educational issues. In
2023, she also worked on a special issue of the Yale Daily News. She continues her
love of writing through editing for the Sagebrush, writing poetry, and publishing on
Substack in her free time. Outside the newsroom, she is involved in the School of Music
as an oboist and music minor."
“Jordan Katz (she/her) is a sophomore at the University of Nevada, majoring in Business
Marketing and Management. On campus, Jordan is the Digital Media & Outreach Manager for
the Nevada Sagebrush and is the founder of the Nevada Women’s Flag Football Club. She also works as a Biz-Fit Mentor for the College of Business, helping new students transition into life at UNR.
Outside the Sagebrush, Jordan has worked in social media and digital strategy for local
businesses and student groups, experiences that continue to shape her passion for storytelling and community-centered work. She hopes to keep growing in the world of marketing and media.”
Marketing and Management. On campus, Jordan is the Digital Media & Outreach Manager for
the Nevada Sagebrush and is the founder of the Nevada Women’s Flag Football Club. She also works as a Biz-Fit Mentor for the College of Business, helping new students transition into life at UNR.
Outside the Sagebrush, Jordan has worked in social media and digital strategy for local
businesses and student groups, experiences that continue to shape her passion for storytelling and community-centered work. She hopes to keep growing in the world of marketing and media.”
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Jordankatz@unr.edu
ramishai@unr.edu