Meet our Staff

belendougherty

Belen Dougherty is a junior at the University of Maine at Presque Isle, majoring in English. She is passionate about community building and writing. "I am excited to help lift the voices of our campus and bring important news to our community."

Christie Oneill

Damien Pearson

Damien Pearson is a third year student majoring in English at UMPI. He is passionate about writing in any form and expressing thoughts and ideas through written text.

Jen Lynds

I have a B.A. in Communications from UMPI and an M.A. in English/Creative Writing from Southern New Hampshire University. I spent 23 years in journalism before becoming a professor. I was once the editor of The University Times, and teaching students quality journalism is an honor.

lauralyons

I am a sophomore majoring in English and minoring in Psychology. I live on campus and am passionate about the students' university experience. UMPI covers many events, but I plan to dive into the heart of UMPI student life on campus.

Marah Russell

Marah is a freshman at the University of Maine at Presque Isle. She is majoring in English with a concentration in professional communication and journalism. Marah is passionate about giving students a platform to freely and openly discuss ideas and inadequacies on campus.

Seth Woodman