Dateline Baltics
Katy Coduto is a media management graduate student at Kent State and a strategic planning intern at Marcus Thomas LLC in Cleveland. Katy is serving as the editor of DatelineBaltics.org, as well as the social media manager (so follow @DatelineBaltics on Twitter!). In addition to interning in advertising, Katy is a news producer for TV2 KSU and a reporter for KSUbuzz. Previously, Katy was the general manager of TV2 KSU. Her main goal while in Estonia, besides creating and maintaing the best possible content for this website, was to experience some of the local music scene – which she had a chance to do when she attended her first folk metal show in Tallinn. You can follow her personal Twitter @katydee.
Allie Johnson, from the Eastern Shore of Maryland, is a seniorbroadcast journalism major with a minor in political science at Kent State University. She is the Spring 2014 News Director and a producer for TV2 KSU, and–after graduation–hopes to produce news or political shows (or cooking shows). Allie has a passion for cooking and health food, having worked at health food stores for 7 years. She has been abroad before (England, Ireland and Wales), but never had to study! Allie is most excited to see the Neuschwanstein Castle, one of her bucket list destinations. Follow her on Twitter @AllieJayHey.
Jacqueline DeMate is a junior magazine journalism major with a minor in fashion media. She is the Spring 2014 Managing Editor for KentWired, Kent's independent student media website and is a newscast producer for TV2, Kent's student run television station. After graduation she hopes to work as a web editor or producer. Jacqueline is always looking at how multimedia platforms are changing with technology and was excited to have the opportunity to visit the original Skype headquarters in Tallinn for her story.
Gabriel Kramer is a multimedia journalist from Medina, Ohio. He is the general manager of TV2, Kent State University's television station. Gabriel considers journalism a civic duty to serve the community and that is what drives his stories. He is a strong believer that good characters drive good stories and Estonia is a new community for Gabriel to get to know more good characters.
Madeleine Winer is a junior magazine journalism major and a Spanishminor. She is the news editor for the Daily Kent Stater and enjoys diversity reporting for Fusion magazine and The Burr magazine. International storytelling in Estonia is her third time studying abroad at Kent State. She is fascinated by other cultures and languages and has an unquenchable wanderlust. She hopes to use the skills she learns in this class to make a career out of international reporting. Follow her on Twitter @MadeleineWiner and be sure to look at her personal blog from Estonia at http://imtallinyou.wordpress.com.
Dave Sorboro is a musician, video/cinematographer, writer, and an all around food enthusiast. With his band, he has released a studio album and is currently working to release another. In addition to that, he also pursues a solo project. He is working for is bachelor's degree in Electronic Media Production and has helped write,film,act,and direct a comedy show for the university's television station.
Elizabeth Fox is a senior visual communication design major
with a penchant for illustration, black coffee and late night strolls. She currently works for Kent State University Dining Services as a Graphic Designer and loves any challenge that crosses her path.
Tere! My name is Ada Marcantonio and I'm a senior visual journalism major with a concentration in information graphics at Kent State University. I am the design director for the Daily Kent Stater. I began designing when I was 16 and have been designing ever since. I love a good cup of coffee and a great book. I am also a die-hard foodie and love trying new things.
Nick Shook is a senior multimedia news journalism student at Kent State University. A native of Akron, Ohio, Nick is a 2010 graduate of St. Vincent-St. Mary High School who found a passion for journalism, especially sports journalism, once he enrolled at Kent State. Nick has worked in student television, newspaper and magazine while at Kent State, as well as at The Vindicator, the Akron Beacon Journal, Patch.com, 92.3 WKRK-FM, 640 WHLO-AM and 92.5 WDJQ-FM. Nick will graduate in May and two days later will start as a production intern at NFL Films in Mount Laurel, N.J.
Terviseks! Sean Barie is a Senior Broadcast Journalism Major at Kent State University. He currently serves as the Sports Director for TV2-KSU and has been involved in student media since 2010. Sean enjoys all things sports and plans on playing a pickup game of basketball against any Estonians bold enough to take the challenge. He will more than likely lose. Sean can be reached at sbarie@kent.eduor on twitter at @SeanBarie_TV2.
Kelsey Husnick is a senior magazine journalism major with minors in international business and Italian. She's the Features Editor for the Daily Kent Stater and writes for The Burr magazine at Kent State. This is Kelsey's fourth time traveling abroad; she's in love with cities she's never been to and people she's never met. She's also a caffeine-addict and Twitter-holic. Follow her adventures @KelseyHusnick.
Katherine Schaeffer is a junior magazine journalism major. I've worked as both a reporter and editor for our student newspaper at Kent State. I'm interested in political and environmental journalism, and would like to pursue that after graduation.
My name is Alison Reilly and I am from Mentor, OH. I am a junior broadcast journalism major and I hope to one day work in the sports broadcasting industry, whether it's producing, reporting or analyzing.
Daniel Moore is a senior news major who hopes to pursue a career in narrative and investigative journalism. He loves to report on cultural, social and economic issues such as those that surround energy production. Although he'd like to go abroad and see the world, his love will always be for American storytelling.
Jake Byk is a junior photojournalism major from Morris Plains, New Jersey. He has had an interest in photography since high school, with increasing knowledge and fascination with how individuals interact with the energy sector. He has basic understanding of reporting with data, and is delving into audio and video reporting to accompany his photographic expertise. He is especially fascinated with how people in rural populations interact with bureaucracy and the government.
Bill Hughes is from Ottawa, Ohio. He is a senior broadcast journalism major. He aspires to work as a reporter upon graduation. Eventually, he wants to end up in New York working for NBC.
Mike Drake is a senior broadcast journalism student at Kent State University from Stow, Ohio. Mike has served as an anchor and a reporter for TV2 KSU for the past three years covering all segments of news from sports to public affairs. When he is not reporting, Mike is working for Kent State's football team as a student assistant, breaking down film and preparing the team for their upcoming opponents. His main goal while in Estonia is to learn all about the culture and piece together a story that makes people wonder.
Madison Brady is a broadcast journalism major and a political science minor. She is a senior, graduating from Kent State University in May 2014. Madison has interned with News Channel 5 in Cleveland, Ohio and also Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown's office. Madison also works with TV2 at Kent State University as a news anchor for the Monday 6 o'clock newscast. After graduation, she wants to become a multi-media journalist or reporter.
Rachele Mongiovi is a senior at Kent State University, majoring in Applied Communication with a minor in Public Communication. She is a Flashcast Morning Anchor and a Reporter for TV2. After graduation in May 2014, she would like to get a job in the broadcasting field. She is a Pittsburgh native and a shopping enthusiast. She believes everyone has a unique story, and hopes to someday tell those stories.
Kyle Vertoch is a junior broadcast journalism major from Cleveland, OH. He was apart of the award-winning college TV station, TV2, for three years and has made great connections in the process. He projects to graduate in May of 2015 and hopes to find a job in public relations or television reporting. He is extremely excited to travel out of the United States to see the culture and atmosphere of Estonia. He is passionate about traveling all over the world and seeing new sights! He hopes the community enjoys the stories of comparing American culture and issues to Estonia!
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