Emma Marshall

Publishing Editor

Hi, I’m Emma, and I’m thrilled to be this year’s Publishing Editor at The Reflector! Last year, I was the Arts Editor, and I’ve loved being part of a team with such passion and care for their work.

I’m in my final year of Journalism with a minor in Public Relations. Over the years, I’ve interned at 90.9 FM, covered everything from the general election to music festivals, and even ran a column for REVERIE, a music magazine.

Beyond the newsroom, I recharge through catching live music, making visual art, or indulging in good sushi. Most importantly, I share all of it with my cat Lennie, who keeps me sane (and occasionally walks across my keyboard mid-draft).

I can’t wait to work alongside our editors and contributors to bring new ideas and fresh voices to The Reflector this year!

Mia Smith

Web Editor

webeditor@thereflector.ca

Mia Smith is the Web Editor for The Reflector 2025-2026. She is in her final year of Journalism and Digital Media here at MRU. She started out as a contributer in 2023 and quickly graduated to the highest contributing staff writer for features.

She is a minor in Marketing and outside of school does freelance web design and photography so this role was a perfect fit.

Aiden Johner

Photo Editor

photoeditor@thereflector.ca

Hey, my name is Aiden Johner and I’m the Photo Editor for the reflector. I’m a 4th year broadcast media studies student with an interest in cameras and movies. I have loved photography since I was kid , always playing with my mom’s digital cameras. Over the last couple of months I sharpened my craft as a photographer and videographer as a summer intern for parks Canada.

Acacia Carol

Layout Editor

layouteditor@thereflector.ca

Hi! I’m Acacia Carol and I do layout for The Reflector. I’m in my fourth year of Journalism & Digital Media and I love writing stories about politics, Indigenous people, and international affairs.

In my role as layout editor I want to try and find creative ways to tell a story. My internship gave me the opportunity to work in print and daily news and I’m super excited to bring that experience into our paper.

When I’m not hunched over my computer on production night, I like to make collages, niche playlists, or play Minecraft.

Bella Coco

News Editor

newseditor@thereflector.ca

Hi everyone, I’m Bella Coco, your friendly neighbourhood News Editor! I’m in my fourth year of Journalism and Digital Media Studies and beginning to pursue a minor in Environmental Humanities.

While I enjoy writing and editing stories related to hard news, politics and environmental activism around the country, I also enjoy writing feature articles concerning human rights, exceptional individuals and organizations aiming to make the world a better place.

This past summer, I interned with The City of Calgary as a Communications Summer Student. I worked closely with the anti-racism team, the Calgary Local Immigration Partnership and the Calgary Mental Health Association.

Outside of work and school, you can find me spending time outdoors on hikes in Kananaskis Country or curling up with a good book with my cat, Steve.

Sarah Palmer

Features Editor

featureseditor@thereflector.ca

Hey! I’m Sarah Palmer, and I’m in my final year at MRU, majoring in Journalism and Digital Media and minoring in Sociology. This summer, I interned as a multimedia reporter at LiveWire Calgary, where I covered everything from municipal politics to crime and community news.

As a beat, I admire how Features holds space for exploring the events, people, and trends shaping society. During my time as an Editor at The Reflector, I aim to address the issues that matter most to residents by crafting fact-based, contextually rich pieces.

Stories exposing injustice are my professional passion, and I hope to pursue investigative journalism in the future. When I’m in between deadlines, you can find me reading, playing with my dog, tinkering with my film cameras, or re-watching Friends.

Rylie Perry

Arts Editor

artseditor@thereflector.ca

My name is Rylie Perry and I am the Arts Editor here at the Reflector. I am in my fourth and final year of the English program, with a minor in Ancient and Medieval studies.

I am an avid creative writer, both fiction and non-fiction, and am always looking for mediums that take me out of my comfort zone. I am excited to bring my appreciation of writing to the Arts section this year, as well as my deep love of literature, theatre, and film.

Amongst other things, I am a nerd for all things (art)history, reading, and hot yoga.

Zafir Nagji

Sports Editor

sportseditor@thereflector.ca

Hey, I’m Zafir, but you can call me Zee! I’m a fourth-year journalism student who watches way too much sports. What can I say, I just love watching people running around chasing balls or driving cars in elaborate circles really fast! I welcome conversations on just about any sport, and if I don’t know too much about the sport you want to talk about, I’m certainly excited to learn! Reach out to me to write a story for my section and if you need any help getting started with interviewing athletes!

Staff