corsair news STAFf
FALL 2023
Victor Chambers
-EDITOR-in-chief-
Victor Chambers is a Journalism student hailing from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He is interested in writing opinion and culture pieces focused on highlighting the Latino experience in the United States and the topics of immigration, racial relations, and LGBTQ+ rights.
Samaiya Kirby
-culture Editor-
Samaiya is a journalism major at smc with goals to gain experience in the field of journalism. She enjoys writing about issues that affect adversed communities, and has plans to transfer to Loyola Marymount University to further extend her academic journey.
Blake Harris
-opinion Editor-
BIO NEEDED
Bunker King
-Arts & Entertainment Editor-
Bunker King is a former professional photographer hoping for a new start as a Journalism major. He's passionate about writing, investigating, and nitpicking.
EMPTY
-multimedia editor-
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Lucas Weiss
-Staff writer-
BIO NEEDED
Rebecca Hogan
-social media staff-
Rebecca is a former Corsair Arts/Entertainment Editor and Staff Writer who is excited to return as part of the Corsair Social Media Team. She has a degree in music and is a founding Board Member of Make Music L.A. and the Just Jazz Series. She is a 3rd generation Santa Monican who loves spending time with her family and connecting people through the Arts.
Rafa Ramaciote
-Social Media Staff-
BIO NEEDED
Ouka Toyoda
-STAFF photographer-
BIO NEEDED
Conor heeley
-Managing editor-
Conor loves cats.
Renee Bartlett-Webber
-News editor-
With a decade of marketing experience, Renée is reenergized to launch a new career in journalism. She is passionate about revealing the truth through investigation, data analysis and public records. She hopes to educate the public about how college, city and state governing policies impact the daily lives of the community.
Nicholas McCall
- Sports editor-
Nick studies photography at SMC and has been at The Corsair since Fall 2022. He has a BA in Cinema-TV and an MS in Computer Science from USC. He currently works as a background actor.
Taylor Smith
-Arts & Entertainment Editor-
This is Taylor's first year at The Corsair. After growing up in Kansas, Taylor moved to California and is currently working towards a degree in Journalism. Having been invested in the arts since a child, she has a passion for all things music and theater.
Amber Guerrero
-multimedia editor-
BIO NEEDED
nick mccall
-staff photographer-
Nick has worked as a sound mixer, boom operator, carpenter, in an archive, and in accounting. He currently does background acting. He has a BA in Cinema-TV and an MS in Computer Science from the University of Southern California. Nick lives in Koreatown and has been in Los Angeles since 2000.
Josh Hogan
-STAFF WRITER-
Josh is returning to the Corsair as a Staff Writer. Entertainment and Studio News are his focus, and he displays a unique expertise in Disney/Pixar/Marvel Culture. In his free time he attends movie and studio events, amusement parks and develops his instagram.
Tracy Saysay
-Staff Writer-
BIO NEEDED
Nube Archila
-staff writer-
BIO NEEDED
Mikey Duro
-Lead copy Editor-
Getting sober 5 years ago, Mikey has been determined to get his life on track and fulfill his potential. He focuses on getting his marketing degree and is really excited to get back into journalism after serving as Editor of his high school newspaper for two years.
akemi rico
-Social media editor-
Akemi is a Los Angeles native who has a passion for travel and unusual experiences. She loves taking photos, whether it's portraits of people or landscapes out in the middle of the wilderness. It's her first semester with the Corsair and she is looking forward to developing her skills in storytelling and developing relevant, timely stories for the Santa Monica College community.
Samantha Nunez
-Social Media Advisor-
BIO NEEDED
Josephine Fischer
-staff photographer-
Josephine is a photography major at SMC and it is her first year at The Corsair. She has been a photographer since elementary school and plans to do street and documentary photgraphy for a living.
Kai Magalhaes
- Staff photographer -
BIO NEEDED
Danilo Perez
-staff Writer-
BIO NEEDED
Desiree Fabian
-staff writer-
Desiree Fabian is a student studying Journalism at SMC with a plan to explore and express a love for music and dance through her writing.
Maria Lebedev
-STAFF Writer-
Maria Lebedev is a Journalism major at SMC. She will be receiving her Associate's in the Winter of 2023, after which she hopes to continue studying journalism at USC Annenberg. She has also been running a music blog titled "Another Dime In The Jukebox" since February 2021. Her blog focuses on history of rock music, as well as biographies of notable present day musicians. In her downtime, Maria enjoys attending live music shows, hiking, and a good meal at one of LA's many great restaurants.
Ilayda Gercek
-Social media staff-
BIO NEEDED
Caylo Seals
-photo editor-
Caylo Seals is a photographer based in Los Angeles, California, and a current student at Santa Monica College.
Desiree Ihde
-Digital editor-
Desiree Ihde is a first year journalism student who switched majors from fashion design. She is still passionate about fashion, and hopes to become a reporter for a magazine or publication. In her free time, she dresses in various Japanese street fashions.
Danniel Sumarkho
-Design editor-
BIO NEEDED
Callie Yiu
-staff writer-
As a Journalism major student at Santa Monica College, Callie is passionate about multimedia journalism. She is experienced in onset Television and film production, and plans to pursue Journalism in USC Annenberg. Aside from journalism, she is an avid concert goer and enjoys singing and playing the guitar.
Cebelihle Hlatshwayo
-STAFF Writer-
Presley Alexander
-Staff Writer-
Presley is a journalism and biology major at SMC. They are passionate about science and technology, and hope to bring more science coverage to the Corsair. When they’re not writing, they can be found in the lab, on a film set, or reading with their pets.
Marcela Iraheta
-Staff writer-
Marcela is a journalism major at SMC. She hopes to explore the major and gain experience. Besides journalism she is a big Dodger fan and enjoys going to concerts.
Brian Dockins
-Staff Writer-
BIO NEEDED
Nik Venet
-staff writer-
Nik Venet grew up in Venice, Calif. He is terminally Gen X, an art school and Hollywood drop-out turned journalism major; he resides with two black cats; although he is not superstitious, he is very nosey.