doug bond

Although Doug normally covers stories of rural interest, he has decided to explore more urban issues. Prior to the journalism program, Doug worked as a high school teacher, contractor and freelance editor; however, most people assume he's still just working undercover.

bethany carter

Beth came to Western with a love of print but soon discovered the power and fun of radio. Although she’s still uncertain what the future holds, you’ll surely see her name gracing the pages of Kitchener’s The Record this summer. When she’s not researching human-interest stories, Beth likes being outside, traveling, and laughing with friends.

chantal cory

Chantal began her broadcast career at the tender age of six. Mimicking Pam Wallin on long road trips from her Northern Ontario hometown, she loved to pass her time commentating on her family. At a recent internship with CTV, she covered a wide variety of issues from the extradition trial of an alleged terrorist to the growing concern over child pornography in this country.

natalia diaz

Natalia Diaz loves to talk. Fluent in Spanish and Italian and passionate about broadcasting, her stories inspire her to uncover the essence of what makes people tick and what holds societies together. Natalia dreams of hosting her own radio show and vacationing at her beach house in Argentina.

nana-aba duncan

Though she’s always talking, Nana is only now
realizing the power of words. After mentioning a
desire to work in her home country, the die-hard
Toronto kid found herself in Ghana reporting about
jammed buses and good-smelling toilets during
her internship. She’s going back for a year to see
if she can really do the overseas reporting thing.
Hopefully, she’ll come back.
 

katherine janson

Katherine grew up in the Nation's Capital, where she fostered a love for bitterly cold bus stops and all things Canadian. She loves the deep, calm lakes of Northern Ontario and the orange glow of an autumn late-afternoon sun. She wakes up to CBC on her clock radio every morning, and sometimes finds it hard to figure out what's real and what's been woven into her dreams.

brian jonson

Being accused of spying in Kosovo and threatened with explusion near Chechnya hasn't dampened Brian's enthusiasm for foreign reporting. After four years of writing stories from the Middle East, the Balkans and Central Asia, Brian is back in Canada pursuing his education and indulging in his second great passion: The Simpsons. While honing his writing and broadcast skills in London, Ontario, he keeps up with world on his newsource and future employer of choice -- the World Service of the BBC.

jennifer mayville

A Londoner born and raised, Jen realized her passion for broadcast journalism as a volunteer for CHRW 94.7 FM. Three years later, she's still there, newscasting and reporting. She has also done work state side, as an intern for CBS Radio, New York City. Meanwhile, you can check her out as a reporter for Roger's First Local. When she's not on the air, Jen enjoys singing with her choir at St. Peter's Cathedral.

christina mckenzie

After realizing that she didn't want to spend the rest of her life chalking a classroom board,
Christina decided to do a fifth and final year at Western. Journalism reeled her in because of
her need to tell stories to anyone at any time and about anything. When Christina isn't on campus or gathering interviews, you can find her enjoying a brewsky (her summer in Ireland fostered this love), at the beach (but only in summer time) or at the sports clinic having casts put on her right arm (she's a klutz).

tracy moniz

During her time at Western, Tracy discovered her passion for the airwaves. Now specializing in radio, Tracy especially enjoys producing short features and entertainment pieces. But what
she most likes about journalism is meeting new people everyday. When she takes her journalist's cap off, Tracy loves to travel.

zulekha nathoo

Travels to Cuba, Morocco and France have cultivated this Calgarian's insight into history, politics and culture. Seldom at a loss for words, Zulekha Nathoo has interned at the London Free Press and will be working at CBC Newsworld this summer. Since entering the world of journalism, she has discovered what she already believed was true — entertainment and fashion are really what make the world go round.

elizabeth yachetti

Although her undergraduate degree in Media, Information & Technoculture taught her to be
highly critical of journalists, Elizabeth decided she wanted to be one anyway. After a year off
to do some backpacking in Europe and working to save some money, she headed back to Western where she developed a passion for radio. Her love for both reading and travelling should come in handy in her future career which ideally would be reviewing luxury spas.