Welcome to a new year and a new leadership team! We are are excited to work with students, staff, and faculty to create the best news for you. We would love to hear your feedback and ideas for news stories that are related to our campus, community, and state. Feel free to come see us in TI-106 during our weekly Monday meetings starting at 5 PM. Introducing our new staff:
Preetam Shokar
Editor
About Yourself: I was born and raised in Canton, MI and this is my fourth semester at WCC. I am an avid sports fan, and I play basketball for WCC. Last year, I worked in the sports office and gained valuable experiences from having an on-campus job. This is my first semester working for the Voice and I hope to positively contribute to the Washtenaw community.
Why are you at The Voice? My professor in my English 226 class, Jas Obrecht, really helped me hone my writing and encouraged me to apply for the position as Editor. I have a passion for writing and editing and hope to turn this experience into my major along with Information Analysis.
Lilly Kujawski
Deputy Editor
About Yourself: I’m an Ann Arbor resident starting my second semester at WCC this fall. I’m studying creative writing and secondary education. This is my first semester working on the Washtenaw Voice. I’m also an intern and workshop leader at the Neutral Zone. When I’m not in the newsroom or working with teens, you can usually find me at local poetry readings or hiking through my favorite nature trails.
Why are you at The Voice? Though my writing background is primarily in poetry, I found a love for journalism while working as a contributing writer for Current Magazine. Voice alumni Natalie and Suni Jo were the ones who suggested I get involved in the paper. I’m excited to learn more about the journalism process and seek out truth and originality in all we do.
Sara Faraj
Photo Editor
About myself: I am a Midwest based visual artist that enjoys telling honest visual stories and nature soaking. Currently, I am completing my second Associate’s Degree at WCC in Photographic Technology, and growing a business in the Detroit Metro Area. Outside of class and activities, you can find me with a film camera in hand or making optical prints in a darkroom.
Why are you at the voice? I hope that my photojournalistic work at The Voice will shed a light where it is needed, and inspire others to stay “hungry” for truth & knowledge.
Vardan Sargsyan
Graphic Designer
About Yourself: I am a third year student at WCC, and I’m the school’s biggest fan. I was born in Yerevan, Armenia. I moved to Windsor, Ontario and finally to Ann Arbor where I currently live. Graphic design and media arts have been a large part of my life since I was 12 years old, so I am very excited to be a part of this team and to be experimenting with this new medium. My major is formally B.S. in Communication Technology.
Asia Rahman
Graphic Designer.
About Yourself: I am a Pakistani artist that has chosen to study graphic design at WCC. It’s the beginning of my third year and I am just starting my journey.
Why are you at The Voice? I went to an interview for student activities, and by looking at my portfolio my interviewer said that I would be a good fit for graphic design postion for the Voice. After meeting with Judy and I wanted to be part of the team.
Salvatore A. Lombardo
Webmaster/Digital Editor
Major: Web Development
About Yourself: Native Angeleno, bogey golfer and fan of the 4077th.
Why are you at The Voice? My exploration into the World Wide Web has happened mostly in the shadows of my text-editor. Content management and creation must be a baptism of Twitter tweets, theme updates and Facebook posts IRL.