2017-2018 Staff

Chris Acton
Hi my name is Chris Acton, and I am your SPECTRA columnist for the year! I am a former college lacrosse player here at Siena Heights, and I will be walking across the stage at graduation this coming May. I am a hockey FANATIC...

Erin Scheidel
Erin Scheidel, Spectra Editor and a senior from the small town of Middleville, Mich., studies Elementary Education and aspires of being an impactful and encouraging 3rd grade teacher in the near future. She is a captain on the wom...

Stosh Kowalski
I am Stosh Kowalski, a sophomore at Siena Heights University. I play lacrosse at Siena Heights and was an All-State bowler in high school. In high school I attended South Lyon East, and was a 3-sport athlete. My major interest...

Mickenzee Elliott
My name is Mickenzee Elliott, and I am currently a senior in the Education Program, specializing in Language Arts. I will be covering the Columnist and Editorial section of Spectra for the fall semester of 2017. I am local to...

Regan McNutt
My name is Regan. I am a senior at Siena Heights University majoring in Communications with a focus in business and a minor in Psychology. I chose communications because I am a huge people person. I love interacting and getting...

Cheprie Simms
My name is Cheprie Simms, I am a senior at Siena Heights University. I am majoring in criminal justice. I love music and all kinds of dogs. I am an O-Team leader and involved in the Sisterhood of Saints. I am the videographer...

Lexi Marr
I’m Alexis Marr, but I go by Lexi (unless you find a more epic nickname; go for it). I am a Digital Communications major (which is still a thing, I swear) at Siena Heights. I really enjoy art and am the “video editor guy”...

Cordell Crosby
My name is Cordell Crosby and I’m a senior here at Siena Heights University. Currently I’m a member of the Siena Heights football team and a member of Student Support Services. Right now, I’m majoring in marketing with a...

Jacob Hagerty
My name is Jacob Hagerty and I am a senior at Siena Heights University. I am a communications major with a specialization in business communication. I graduated from Onsted High School in 2014 and earned my Associates degree from...

John Gillingham
I am a senior majoring in Sport Management. Here at Siena, I am a member of the Track & Field team and I am the president of Alpha Phi Omega, which happens to be a service fraternity here on campus, which is open to both male...

Sissy Phillips
I am a senior majoring in Communications with a specialization in Professional Writing and a minor in Creative Writing. I love to serve others and make people laugh. At Siena, I am involved in our Student Life activities and groups....

Doug Goodnough
Before arriving at SHU, I had almost 20 years of journalism experience in both newspapers and magazines. I am a former newspaper editor who received more than 60 writing awards from the National Newspaper Association, the Associated...