Lindsey Guimont
Guimont, a senior journalism major and marketing minor, is from Allen, Texas. “I learned how to talk to people about suicide, which is a very sensitive topic. I had to learn how and when to ask certain questions that may make them uneasy.”
Alex Nicoll
Nicoll, a junior journalism and finance major, is from Coppell, Texas. He is editor-in-chief of The Arkansas Traveler. “Working on this project led me to meet some of the most hard-working people who try to make the lives of veterans in NWA easier. These people have a thankless job, but they still care about their patients.”
Katie Serrano
Serrano, junior journalism major with a minor in political science and legal studies, is originally from Detroit, but now calls Dallas her home. She’s written for The Arkansas Traveler and Spoon University and hope to work in news or data journalism in the future. “This project has showed me the underbelly of the VA, and although the system has a long way to go, I’ve learned that VA nurses and employees truly care for their patients and the men and women who have sacrificed for this country.”
Kayla Nunez
Nunez, a senior journalism major with a minor in history, is from Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was a reporter for the Razorback Reporter in the fall semester of 2017. “While working on this project, I met people who were affected by suicide and people who work towards erasing the stigma around mental health. It’s great to see the VA and caring people in the community helping veterans on their road to recovery.”
Hermon Negash
Negash, a senior journalism major, hails from Los Angeles and now Rockwall, Texas. He is the men’s basketball reporter for The Arkansas Traveler newspaper. “Although it is the norm to thank veterans for their service, they do not always experience the same courtesy in their healthcare and in other aspects of their lives.”
Chase Reavis
Reavis, a sophomore journalism major, is from Sapulpa, Oklahoma. He is a reporter and photographer for The Arkansas Traveler and photographer for the Hill Magazine. “This experience has equipped me for a career as a journalist by giving me the confidence and diligence to succeed.”
Erin McGuinness
McGuinness, a junior journalism major, is from Lincroft, New Jersey. She is currently the Lifestyles Editor for The Arkansas Traveler. “Through this project, I have learned the value of using quality journalism to analyze important issues in society.”
Andrea Johnson
Johnson, a junior journalism major with a minor in Spanish, is from Fort Smith, Arkansas. Her journalism work experience includes reporting for The Arkansas Traveler student newspaper; working as a photographer for the Traveler, The Razorback yearbook and the Hill Magazine; and serving as projects news editor for the Traveler. “After reporting on veterans affairs, I learned that the population of women in the military is growing, and more women veterans are seeking VA health services.”
Veronica Torres
Torres, a junior journalism major, is from Fayetteville, Arkansas. She is a reporter for The Arkansas Traveler. “During this project, I learned about the battles veterans face after serving our country.”
Leah Nelson
Nelson, a junior journalism major, was born and raised in Dallas and then finished high school in Topeka, Kansas. She’s worked for The Arkansas Traveler and The Razorback yearbook. “This project taught me about the struggles veterans face and made the issue of homelessness personable.”
Taylor Klusman
Klusman, a junior journalism major, is “from a few different places but most recently Denton, Texas.” She is a reporter for The Arkansas Traveler. “Working on this project that highlights the struggles veterans face on a daily basis allowed me to view their service with a greater appreciation.”
Betsy Davis
Davis, a senior journalism major, is from Alma, Arkansas. Davis is the fashion beat reporter for The Arkansas Traveler.