Bella Coco
Publishing Editor
publishingeditor@thereflector.ca
Hi, I’m Bella, and I’m delighted to be this year’s Publishing Editor at The Reflector! For the last two years, I was the News Editor, and I’ve loved being part of a team that builds each other up through thoughtful, creative writing and reporting.
I’ve loved to write for as long as I can remember, and as a journalist, I enjoy diving into the worlds of hard news, politics, and environmental reporting.
Last year, I completed my Journalism and Digital Media major courses, and this year I’m focusing on finishing my minor in Environmental Humanities. Over the spring and summer, I freelanced for Avenue Calgary Magazine and worked for the Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society as a Social Media Assistant, a role I continue to hold part-time.
When I’m not chasing a story or working in the newsroom, you can find me unwinding by hiking on weekends, working on my yoga practice, cooking up new recipes in the kitchen, and spending time with my cat, Steve Winkle.
I’m very excited to lead our editors and contributors in bringing new ideas and stories to The Reflector and to the MRU campus this year.
Anais Loeppky
Web Editor
Hi! My name is Anais Loeppky, and I’m the Web Editor here at The Reflector! I’m in my final year of the Marketing program at MRU.
My love for Gilmore Girls is actually what first inspired me to join The Reflector, and I’ve loved being part of the team ever since! As Web Editor, I work on our website and social media. You can usually find me wandering around campus with a microphone, asking questions and chatting with students.
Outside of my love for The Reflector, I also have a love for pink, bears, Taylor Swift, and a good girls’ night. I’m so happy to be part of The Reflector team and excited for a fabulous year!
Serena Kanji-Ramji
Photo Editor
Hi! My name is Serena Kanji-Ramji and I’m the photo editor for this year! I’m a fifth year Marketing and International Business student, with a minor in communications. My passion for photography started on an Instagram account I had when I was thirteen years old. I was obsessed with taking pictures of the world around me and sharing them with others.
Not much has changed and I’m so excited to be the photo editor for this year. Helping others foster a love for digital media is one of my favourite things to do. I always look forward to seeing how others view the world through their lens.
When I’m not taking pictures you can catch me reading, watching baseball or hockey, and painting.
Acacia Carol
Layout Editor
Karra Smith
News Editor
Hey hey, I’m Karra Smith, a third-year journalism student and the Reflectors brand-new news editor! I started writing for the paper in September of my first year, and after that I was hooked. I love reporting on social issues and political happenings because it gives me a chance to connect with people from all walks of life.
Through journalism, I have had the opportunity to meet with some amazing people, including an icon of feminism and journalistic legend, E. Jean Carroll. I have a deep passion for this career and hope to one day have the chance to work as an investigative reporter, providing a voice to people who feel they do not have one.
When I’m not working, I like to do anything that allows me to stretch my creative muscles, such as painting, flipping thrifted clothes, or simply doodling for hours on end.
Emma Voelpel
Features Editor
featureseditor@thereflector.ca
Hello! My name is Emma Voelpel, and I am your features editor at the Reflector! I’m currently in my third year at MRU, majoring in Journalism and Digital Media. Through my reporting, I’ve covered stories about trade deals, global tensions, city infrastructure, nature, and even jazz.
As a writer, I love the slower, more in-depth storytelling that features provide. Breaking news tells you what happened, but features tells you why it matters.
As an editor, I’m excited to bring in new contributors, read new angles on various subjects, and help new writers grow and strengthen their stories. I’m also working to put more of an environmental lens on the features section this year.
When I’m not behind a byline, I’m usually lost on a hike, lost in a book, looking after my cat, or making another batch of shortbread.
Rylie Perry
Arts Editor
Hi, my name is Rylie Perry I am the returning Arts Editor here at the Reflector! I am in my final year of the English program, with a minor in Ancient and Medieval studies.
Arts has been my home for the last two years, allowing me to cover everything from regional theatre to budding Calgary-based artists. I also spent the last year as an editorial intern and freelance fact-checker at Avenue Magazine Calgary.
My arts-based writing is rooted in my love of literature, theatre, and film, and I am excited to bring these passions to The Reflector for another year.
Amongst other things, I am a nerd for all things (art)history, American literature, and hot yoga.
Julia Finot
Sports Editor
Hi! My name is Julia Finot and I’m the sports editor here at the Reflector. I am in my third year of the journalism and digital media program.
I’ve always had a love for sports, specifically Calgary sports—although my love for the Flames may better be described as a long term commitment turned emotional damage. When I am not at school or working, I am guaranteed to be found cheering on my favourite athletes and teams.
Over the summer, I spent my time working with Pro Rodeo Canada as their media and communications student, where I got to expand my sports knowledge and learn about the culture and athleticism behind rodeo.
This year, I am excited to bring diversity to the sports section. Growing up outside of Calgary gave me a great perspective as to how sports fans don’t always have direct access to the teams they love and I am working to help bridge that gap and produce more engaging stories.
To learn more about how to get involved with The Reflector, please email the Web Editor at webeditor@thereflector.ca.
