Our Team
On a mission to  shine light into the dark, our team is comprised of Oakland University (OU) students who are passionate about storytelling for change. Get to know the team behind The Grizz Press!
Malena Pugliese | Editor
The editor of The Grizz Press, Malena Pugliese is a junior majoring in journalism at OU. With her love of storytelling, she hopes to make the voices of others heard. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting, reading, thrifting with friends, spending time with her cat, and listening to music from around the world.Â
Jennifer Thomasma | Content Editor
Majoring in interdisciplinary studies and minoring in criminal justice and journalism, Jennifer Thomasma is a senior at OU and the content editor for the Grizz Press. Fun fact: she has six cats!
Max Ketterman | Multimedia Producer
Majoring in film production, Max is one of the Grizz Press's multimedia producers. Hoping to be in the sports media world, he enjoys playing and filming basketball, creating game highlights, and making player mixtapes for the team.
Hannah DeRoeck | Multimedia Producer
A sophomore majoring in music technology, Hannah is one of the Grizz Press's multimedia producers. A member of the cross-country team and the track & field team at OU, Hannah loves running. In her free time, she pursues getting faster, listening to music, and learning about music production.Â
Savannah Broaden | Picture Editor
Majoring in PR and advertising with a minor in psychology, Savannah is one of the picture editors at the Grizz Press. Savannah is passionate about advocating for people who have felt unheard and unsupported.
Rhiannon Galloway | Picture Editor
A studio art major who spends her free time listening to music and taking pictures, Rhiannon is one of the picture editors for the Grizz Press. Rhiannon loves a good tea time and has been working to perfect her banana bread recipe.
Bailey Giddings | Copy Editor
A junior majoring in journalism and media studies with a focus on sports broadcasting, as well as minoring in advertising, Bailey is one of the copy editors at the Grizz Press. On the OU women's soccer team, she has a passion for sports and storytelling, and hopes to be a sideline reporter in the NBA or NFL one day.Â
Landon Mysen | Copy Editor
A third year journalism major, Landon is one of the copy editors for the Grizz Press. In his free time, Landon loves to play basketball and watch basketball games.Â
Anikya Whitner | Social Media Coordinator
Majoring in journalism with a minor in communications, Anikya is one of the social media coordinators for the Grizz Press. In her free time, Anikya loves to watch crime documentaries. Fun fact: her favorite color is purple!
Maddie Valascho | Social Media Coordinator
Majoring in communications, Maddie is one of the social media coordinators for the Grizz Press. When Maddie graduates, she hopes to be an event planner. In her free time, Maddie loves to watch movies with her friends and to take her horse out for a ride.