Staff

Joel Lucas is a fourth-year Eng­lish ma­jor who plays on the Men’s Lacrosse team at Maryville. This se­mes­ter, Joel is continuing Maryville’s fa­vorite pod­cast “Maryville Meets Ath­letes.” Formerly accompanied by recent graduate and best friend Ben Foster, Joel will be joined by his new co-host Elsa Nilson Hurtig from the Women’s Soccer Team to share an in­side look into the love, laugh­ter, and be­trayal of fel­low ath­letes on cam­pus. 

Kailya Cole is a senior at Maryville University, studying Communication with a minor in Photography. She’s excited to launch her new podcast, “The Manic Episode,” which focuses on mental health and aims to make talking about mental illnesses easier and more comfortable. Outside of her podcasting and photography pursuits, Kailya has a knack for finding the funny side of life, proving that even serious subjects can be approached with a smile. With a passion for clear communication and a caring attitude, Kailya is ready to make a positive difference in mental health conversations.

Madison Bowermaster is a fourth-year photography and video major with a minor in communications. This semester she is working on “Home Hobbies” which will showcase activities you can do from the comfort of your own dorm or apartment by yourself or with others.

Kathryn Gilliam is a senior at Maryville University. Kathryn is studying Photography and video with a Minor in Communications. She is teaming up with  a classmate to communicate to freshmen or people who are moving out for the first time what things need to be brought and how to start life on a college campus. Kathryn loves photography and dogs, she hopes to be able to travel the world someday and take amazing pictures and create wonderful memories. 

Paige Lockwood is a third-year Communications major at Maryville University and she is a part of Pawprint’s social media team. She focuses on creating fun, engaging, and entertaining content for Maryville students that promotes Pawprint and highlights the projects featured in it. In her free time, Paige enjoys being outdoors, baking, doing puzzles, and going to the movies.

Anna Kabbes is a third-year Communication and Science Disorders major with an emphasis on communication. She is excited to start her project, “Life Off Campus” on various tips and tricks that every Maryville student will need to know when moving off campus for the first time. She herself will be learning alongside her readers as she has recently moved off-campus and is excited for what the future holds. Gatekeeping is not in Anna’s vocabulary, as she loves to share any product or life hack with anyone she meets! 

Mackenzie Heine is a 4th-year Communications major with an emphasis in Emerging Media. She will be using her knowledge learned in class and she will be working on the Pawprint Social Media team to improve the overall engagement! If you like trendy and relevant info, especially regarding Maryville, you’ll definitely want to follow our Instagram @maryvillepawprint new Tiktok @maryville_pawprint

Adam Eveker Adam Eveker is a 3rd-year Communications major with an emphasis on Strategic Communication. His article series “Meet Me In The Lou” will highlight some of the adventures that people can go on throughout the St. Louis area. Adam also enjoys hiking, cooking, playing video games, and supporting his favorite sports teams, the St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis City SC, and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Jayden Jain is a second year film and photography major. He aspires to take photograph or film videos of sporting events, Christian music videos and animal life. He is a current up and coming boxer and chases his dream of becoming world champion while attaining his degree in film making. 

Joey Bunton is a 22-year-old, not really sure what year, at Maryville majoring in photo video while also working as a photographer for the athletic department and is currently playing hockey at the university. Joey will be helping the rest of the paw print staff behind the scenes this year as a photographer, videographer, and editor. 

Ashlyn Wallis is a senior communications major with a knack for blending wisdom with humor. Her Pawprint Project, “Big Sis Sitdown,” is a podcast and TikTok series that dishes out all the real talk on what to expect when stepping onto campus for the first time. From dorm room disasters to navigating the social scene, Ashlyn’s got it covered with a dose of big-sisterly advice. Fun fact: when she’s not sharing college tips, she’s perfecting her own dorm room come to mouton 207 to see for yourself 😉 !

Laz Nicholson is a senior at Maryville University, majoring in business administration. He is looking forward to engaging in his new project in digital marketing, the PawPrint Podcast project. The podcast is named “The Haitian Adventure: A Journey Through Caribbean Culture. The focus of this podcast dives into the vibrant and cultural aspects of the island as well as the history of it and its people. Laz is also excited to finally get the opportunity to talk about his interesting yet unique cultural tradition of eating spaghetti and eggs for breakfast. 

Eva Rolfe is a Senior at Maryville University studying Communications. She has a passion for fashion, friends, food, and fun. If there’s one thing she knows, it’s how to enjoy life– and that includes eating well. Her nickname is “Eva Boss,” so what better project name is there than “Boss Bites”? She will be your go-to guide for the best restaurants around St. Louis, perfect for Maryville students who want more than just campus food. Whether you want a quick bite between classes, are planning a fun dinner with great friends, or need the perfect date night spot, she’s got you covered!

Elsa Nilson Hurtig is a third-year International Studies major who plays on the Women`s soccer team. This semester, Elsa will be joining Joel Lucas as the co-host of the podcast “Maryville meets athletes”. We will be looking into all the gossip, dating lives, and what a day in life as an athlete at Maryville University can look like.