The Talent

Chic Correspondent

Austin Curtis

English, Digital Storytelling, ’23

At the Content Studio, I get to talk to interesting people, write articles for the College of Arts and Letters, and help manage our social media platforms. I love sharing stories about the accomplishments of our students, alumni, and faculty. Outside of the Content Studio, I enjoy hiking, skiing, and writing.

Fun Fact

I once climbed a mountain in the middle of a glacier.

Media Maverick

Hannah Diggs

Marketing, Spanish, ‘24

Hi I’m Hannah Diggs! The Content Studio manages several social media platforms and I get to be apart of that! I curate visual and textual content across those platforms reaching students throughout the college and greater MSU student body. My goal is to make the College of Arts & Letters a place for students to feel seen, heard, and known, in the midst of a huge university like Michigan State. Outside of the Content Studio, I love spending time with my dog Dumbledore, watching Indianapolis Colts football, and eating Panera cookies.

Fun Fact

I have been in a food fight in Cuba.

Descriptive Genius

Annie Dubois

Professional Writing ’21

Hi I’m Annie! Here in the office I work on writing articles and managing the social websites. I love giving a platform for the excellent work the unique individuals on campus are doing. I am also involved in RISE, an environmental living-learning community in Bailey Hall, so you can probably guess that I’m a nature lover. In my spare time, you can catch me hammocking and reading a book!

Fun Fact

I’ve gone white-water rafting in the Colorado River.

Editing Enigmatic

Jayce Konopka

Digital Storytelling, Fiction Filmmaking ’23

Hi! My name is Jayce Konopka and at the Content Studio, I have the opportunity to edit, splice and record the College of Arts & Letters videos! I love learning about the programs, organizations, and Spartans that are leaving a positive footprint around the world. This year, I am beyond excited to meet amazing people and learn more about how I can understand videography! Outside of my time at the Content Studio, I watch movies, go running, and game with my friends at MSU! 

Fun Fact

I dive century-old shallow shipwrecks in Lake Michigan. 

Listener

Kelsey Lester

Journalism ’24

Hi, I’m Kelsey! At the Content Studio, I get to hear the incredible stories of Arts & Letters’ students making their mark on Michigan State University, while exercising my own writing, creative and social muscles. Along with keeping in touch with students and faculty in the College of Arts & Letters, I get to have creative reign over my work! Outside of my internship I enjoy sewing, reading and photography.

Fun Fact

I design and sew my own clothing and accessories.

Thoughtful Storyteller

Kseniya Lukiy

English ’22

My efforts in the Content Studio include writing stories, drafting blog posts, and connecting with the community through social media. My involvement in telling diverse stories of faculty, students, and alumni showcases the great things MSU has to offer. I feel most myself while making lists, trying new recipes, and watching films.

Fun Fact

Russian is my first language.

UX Patrol

Kaitlyn Nguyen

Experience Architecture, ’22

Hello, I’m Kaitlyn! At the Content Studio, I assist with a multitude of tasks. These tasks typically fall between website migration, market auditing, information diagramming, and anything else that falls in-between. At the Content Studio, I can interact with such an amazing group of people from different backgrounds and talents!

Fun Fact

I studied abroad in Japan in high school.

Ux Designer

Owen Widdis

Experience Architecture, ’24

Hi, my name is Owen Widdis! Within in the Content Studio, I play a variety of different roles, such as website management, recording site analytics, content auditing, quality assurance checks, and much more. My time at the Content Studio has exposed me to incredible people, environments, and learning experiences. Outside of the Content Studio, I enjoy solving Rubik’s Cubes, playing volleyball, and talking with my friends.

Fun Fact

I won the Canadian Championship in 2019 for solving a Rubik’s Cube in the fewest moves possible. 

Caring Communicator

Molly Wright

Journalism, ’24

Hey everyone, I’m Molly! At the Content Studio I am responsible for producing social media content and writing articles for the website. I love that my work at the studio allows me to dive into and engage with all the fun events hosted by my fellow Spartans. I am so excited to learn about and report on all the amazing College of Arts & Letters students and their achievements! Outside of work you can find me outside, hanging out with friends, or talking about my dog ad nauseam!

Fun Fact

Once I hiked a 14-er before my 3 pm shift. I made it back in time, despite my car breaking down on the way!

Graphic Designer

Samantha Yono

Creative Advertising, ’23

Hello, I’m Samantha Yono! At the Content Studio, I am in charge of designing and updating a wide range of assignments. These assignments range from website adjustments, designing print material, social media content and anything else that you can imagine that has to do with design! Outside of the Content Studio I enjoy shopping, watching movies, and baking!

Fun Fact

I hiked a volcano in New Zealand.

The Mentors

Video Editor

Ryan Frederick

frede140@msu.edu

Public Relations & Digital Strategist 

Beth Bonsall

bonsallb@msu.edu

Creative Director and Senior Designer

Joshua Morey

moreyjos@msu.edu

Senior Editor

Kim Popiolek

popiolek@msu.edu

Web Manager

Ben Tobey

tobeyben@msu.edu 

Outreach Specialist

Abbie Tykocki

atykocki@msu.edu

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Writing & Communications Intern

Annie Dubois

Professional Writing ’21

Hi I’m Annie! Here in the office I work on writing articles and managing the social websites. I love giving a platform for the excellent work the unique individuals on campus are doing. I am also involved in RISE, an environmental living-learning community in Bailey Hall, so you can probably guess that I’m a nature lover. In my spare time, you can catch me hammocking and reading a book!
Fun Fact
I’ve gone white-water rafting in the Colorado River.
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Graphic Design Intern

Sam Hardey

Arts & Humanities, ’20

As the graphic design intern for CAL, I develop visual experiences and maintain visual cohesion across our content. I primarily work on our web projects, social media graphics, and motion graphics.
Fun Fact
My family rented a Big Boy statue when I was born.
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Writing & Social Intern

Faith Pan

Interdisciplinary Humanities, ’23

Hello, I’m Faith 🙂 As a writing & social intern, I create stories for our website and post on some of our many social media accounts. I love being part of such an interdisciplinary environment where we all work together to create content that shows what CAL is all about. As someone who loves to read and write, this is definitely the place for me!
Fun Fact

I’m writing a book called Stargazers.

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Writing & Social Intern

Alec Parr

Professional Writing ’22

Hey, I’m Alec. As a writer here in the Content Studio, I really enjoy sharing the life and accomplishments of those within the College. It’s great to know what Spartans are up to and how the College of Arts & Letters is growing. In my spare time, I work as an Editor for VIM Magazine here on campus, and I love to read and play guitar when I get the chance.
Fun Fact
I once spent Christmas eve in a Scottish cathedral.
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UX & UI Design Intern

Kaitlyn Nguyen

Experience Architecture, ’22

Hello, I’m Kaitlyn! At the Content Studio, I assist with a multitude of tasks. These tasks typically fall between website migration, market auditing, information diagramming, and anything else that falls in-between. At the Content Studio, I can interact with such an amazing group of people from different backgrounds and talents!
Fun Fact
I studied abroad in Japan in high school.