Covering the City of Oxford, Ohio

Oxford Observer
Covering the City of Oxford, Ohio

Oxford Observer
Covering the City of Oxford, Ohio

Oxford Observer

2024-2025 Staff

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Reporter

Chloe Southard

Chloe Southard is a senior double majoring in journalism and English literature; she is also minoring in film studies. She is the culture editor for The Miami Student, a music director and a radio show host for WMSR Redhawk Radio....

Maria Almeida
Reporter

Maria Almeida

I am a journalism and public health double major going into my last semester at Miami. I am looking to work as a communications and marketing specialist at my local children's hospital once I graduate. My beat focus this semester...

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Gabrielle Byrd

Gabrielle Byrd is a senior journalism and social justice studies major with a minor in community-based leadership at Miami University. Byrd was born and raised on the westside of Cincinnati where she graduated from Oak Hills High...

Lily Schlobohm
Reporter

Lily Schlobohm

Lily Schlobohm is a senior majoring in journalism and Italian studies. She has worked as an editorial intern at Local Community Lifestyle Magazines in Minnesota and Golf Digest in New York. During her time abroad, she served as a c...

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Gina Roth

Gina Roth is a Senior majoring in journalism and individualized studies. She writes for The Miami Student as well as the Oxford Observer. When she's not chasing stories she's working as a student worker in the Western Center...

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Maya Svec

Maya is a senior journalism and film studies major with a marketing minor. Currently, she serves as Editor-in-Chief for The Miami Student Magazine. In the past, she has written for UP Magazine, Miami's student-led lifestyle and...

Vittorio Salotto
Reporter

Vittorio Salotto

Vittorio Salotto "Vito" is a Miami University senior, double majoring in journalism and media and communications. He is from Wickliffe, Ohio, and enjoys sports, gaming, and movies in his free time.  

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Diego Smith

Diego Smith a senior studying journalism and history. He is originally from Sheboygan, Wisconsin and enjoys playing and listening to music in his free time.

Azul Cook
Social Services Beat Reporter

Azul Cook

Azul is a senior journalism and sociology major at Miami University. He got into the journalism program with a focus on gaming, but is currently working with the Observer on the social services beat. Azul is also a type...

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Hannah Sander

Hannah Sander is a junior at Miami University and double majoring in journalism and English literature. She is the beat writer for the environment.

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Molly Keyser

Molly Keyser is a senior at Miami University with a major in journalism and minor in creative writing. She has been an editor for her high school yearbook and is joining The Miami Student. Molly is the primary beat reporter for...

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Kaitlin McDowell

I am a junior journalism and strategic communication major with a minor in digital marketing at Miami University. I am from McLean, Virginia. In my free time I love reading, baking, and trying new coffees!

Olivia Patel
Reporter

Olivia Patel

Patel is a junior at Miami University studying journalism and political science, with a minor in classical studies. Patel has been covering the Oxford city council beat for The Miami Student since spring 2023, and now covers the...

Sacha DeVroomen Bellman
Editor

Sacha DeVroomen Bellman

Bellman is the new editor for the Oxford Observer. She has taught journalism for 22 years at Miami University and has previously been the design/web editor for the OO. Bellman worked as a journalist in the Greater Cincinnati...