Editorial Team
Trent Weston
Editor
| In his final year of the Master of Journalism program, Trent is always on the lookout for new challenges and his next adventure. After working for several years in advertising and publishing, he followed his passion and transitioned to journalism. Also acting as a Features Editor at The Otter, Trent uses the power of narrative to make large, complex issues like mental health more accessible, providing a human element that facilitates intimate connections. When he’s not working, he’s travelling, exploring the outdoors, reading anything he can get his hands on, and learning about a world which never ceases to fascinate and inspire him. |
Chloe Kim
Senior Editor/Podcast Director
| Chloe is in her final year of the Master of Journalism program and works on the Review’s senior editorial team. She is interested in audio-based journalism and stories that prioritize underrepresented voices. She’s interned at The Big Story Podcast and CBC’s Day 6. |
Livia Dyring
Senior Editor
| Livia is in her final year of the Master of Journalism program and works on the Review’s senior editorial team. She is an associate producer at CBC Radio and has freelanced as a science writer. Livia is interested in art, science, current affairs, and stories that take a big perspective on the long, ongoing journey of humanity. When she’s not working, she loves listening to music, visiting art galleries, and spending time in nature. |
Andrew Roberts
Online Editor
| Andrew is in his final year of the Master of Journalism program. As a former film school student, he has a deep passion for arts journalism. He has been published in Exclaim!, Today’s Parent, and his own Substack, The Ferryman. Outside of reporting, Andrew can be found breaking down shot compositions on his Letterboxd. |
Charlotte Cole
Online Editor/Visuals Editor
| Charlotte is not from Toronto but now calls it home. With a background in multimedia, journalism is a new passion for her. She has worked independently for The Otter, The Eyeopener and interned at The Investigative Journalism Bureau, with her main journalistic interests being protest coverage, investigative journalism and media criticism. If she is not answering your calls, her phone is either dead or in her pocket while she rides her bike. |
Emily Di Natale
Online Editor
| Emily is in her final year of her Bachelor of Journalism at TMU, fulfilling a minor in Politics and Governance. She has written for the student magazine CanCulture and finds interest in stories about local and international politics, as well as social and environmental issues. Outside of her reporting, she spends most of her time playing soccer, reading just about anything she can find and spending time with her family. |
Marina Black
Production Editor
| Marina is in her final year of the Master of Journalism program, overseeing The Review’s production schedule and ensuring all teams are on track to meet their goals. She is an editorial writer and photographer through her business, Marina Black Media, and co-produced for The Agenda with Steve Paikin during her internship at TVO. When she’s not walking her beat, she’s curled up with a book and her cat, Felix. |
Maya Ivancevic
Copy Edit Chief
| Maya is in her fourth year of TMU’s Bachelor of Journalism program, pursuing a double minor in English and history in preparation for teachers college. Maya has published work with the Unaffiliated Press, where she discovered a passion for the editorial side of journalism. As an aspiring English teacher and self-proclaimed grammar nerd, Maya is excited to take on the challenges of Copy Edit Chief. In the rare moments when you find Maya without her eyes glued to a page, you can often find her scribbling down ideas for a book, guzzling espresso, or coaching youth soccer. |
Angel Agbontaen
Copy Editor
| Angel is a fashion stylist in her final year of her Bachelor of Journalism, focusing on arts, fashion and culture. She’s launched the first issue of WDYM WHACK, a fashion magazine that aims to show fashion in cities worldwide. Driven by the desire to bring the stories of the Black diaspora to the forefront of fashion and journalism, her writing has been featured in T-Dot, CanCulture, FORM and more. When she’s not writing or playing with clothes, you can find her dreaming big, with a bag of Kinder Buenos by her side. |
Matthew Hanick
Front-of-Book/Back-of-Book Editor
| Matthew is in his final year of the Master of Journalism program. He has written stories for The National Post, THIS Magazine, The Bureau, and White Wall Review, among others. He is interested in writing stories about social justice, art, and culture. |
Neda Madany
Columns Editor
| Neda Madany is in her final year of the Bachelor of Journalism program at TMU, where she is also completing a minor in Fashion Studies. Interested in fashion and art storytelling, Neda is currently Co-Director of Podcasts at StyleCircle and a writer for HUES and Her Campus in Toronto. |
Art Team
Reema Najjar
Visuals Editor
| Reema Najjar is a final-year undergraduate journalism student at Toronto Metropolitan University. She has a niche within arts and culture journalism, as she enjoys capturing local concerts, runways, and event photography. As a queer Palestinian photojournalist, she’s interested in covering stories that centre around communities with minimal mainstream media representation. When she’s not on the hunt for her next shoot, she could be found lounging with her cat Charlie or seen frantically researching her next special interest. |
Guia Montellano
Visuals Editor
| Guia is a fourth-year journalism undergraduate at TMU pursuing a minor in fashion. She has contributed to fashion magazines in Canada, such as Fashion Studio Magazine, Liminul Magazine, and Look Magazine. Her writing focuses on the absence or rise of diversity, inclusivity, and sustainability in fashion. Outside of writing, she loves altering and upcycling her thrifted pieces and enjoying classic old movies with her loved ones. |
Sandra Ingram
Visuals Editor
| Sandra is in her fourth year of her Bachelor of Journalism at TMU, along with a minor in English. She contributed infographics to HerCampus local TMU coverage. She hopes to work in the Sports Journalism field after graduating. Outside of reporting, Sandra can be found gaming on Twitch. |
Research Team
Jay Ashdown
Head of Research
| Jay is in his final year of TMU’s Bachelor of Journalism program. He has worked at Ricochet Media and The Eyeopener, and occasionally dabbles in film critique for Met Radio. Passionate about journalism with a focus on social justice, he believes strong reporting has the power to upend the status quo. Jay spends his off hours running campaigns for the campus Trans Collective, (still) figuring out how to use Photoshop, and waiting for the next Luca Guadagnino movie to come out. |
Quinnlyn Alexander
Head of Research
| Quinnlyn is a fourth-year undergraduate journalism student. They have fact-checked for The Otter and are a copy editor for HUES magazine with a passion for reporting on arts and culture as well as social justice issues. When they’re not writing or editing you can find them spending time in nature or silversmithing. |
Audience & Engagement Team
Alexia Baggetta
Audience & Engagement Co-Director
| Alexia is in her final year of the Master of Journalism program. She interned with CBC Podcasts and graduated from the MIT program at Western University. Her work has been published in the Toronto Star, and currently works in a creative marketing role. When she’s not writing or working, she loves baking, crafting and spending time with her boxer. |
Owen Kropp
Audience & Engagement Co-Director
| Owen is in the final year of his Bachelor of Journalism. He has previously written album reviews for Met Radio and is a social media coordinator for Oliver and Bonacini Hospitality. Interested in the business side of the masthead, he is looking forward to the challenges that come with stirring up engagement as well as revenue for The Review. Outside of this, he works as a waiter and enjoys watching sports, hiking and playing soccer. |
Soraya El-houni
Audience & Engagement
| Soraya is a second-year Master of Journalism student at Toronto Metropolitan University. She has written for Toronto Life, SEASON Zine and Darby Magazine. She is interested in long-form writing, sports, culture, and social justice. |
Rawan Hamade
Audience & Engagement
| Rawan is in her final year of the Bachelor of Journalism Program, with a passion for reporting on global politics, economics, and finance. Alongside her studies, she enjoys travelling, spending time with loved ones, and immersing herself in literature and philosophy. Rawan finds beauty in all that surrounds her, approaching her work and life with curiosity and an appreciation for depth. |
Instructors
Aloysius Wong (left) and Bill Reynolds (right)
Photos by Marina Black