Meet intern Isa Dominguez
Isa was born and raised in Doral, a city within Miami, and is an incoming senior at Yale University. She is pursuing an English degree with a concentration in Creative Writing. Isa is currently a co-Opinion Editor for the Yale Daily News and has written opinion columns that center on student life. Throughout her time at Yale, she has written a one-act play inspired by her family and hometown and has written and performed sketch comedy with The Good Show.
Meet intern Nicole Dirks
Nicole was raised in Toronto, Canada, and is currently a senior at Yale University pursuing a journalism and an English degree. At Yale, Nicole is co-Editor-in-Chief of The New Journal, a long-form student magazine about New Haven and Yale. She also co-hosts a show for her college station, reads for The Yale Review, and serves as a research assistant for a journalist writing a book about squatters in Paris.
Meet intern Alice Momany
Alice has lived in Toledo her entire life, but she is currently a Miami University senior pursuing journalism and political science degrees. At Miami, she is a Campus and Community editor for The Miami Student, the student-run newspaper. She is also Editor-in-Chief of UP Magazine, Miami’s only fashion and lifestyle publication. She interned last summer at Cox Enterprises with the Journal-News, a Dayton Daily News bureau.
Meet Jonathan Aguilar
Jonathan joins The Blade as a staff photographer. Jonathan attended DePaul University for his bachelor’s degree in journalism. After freelancing for a year in Chicago, Jonathan attended the Medill School of Journalism for his master’s degree in journalism, graduating in 2022. As a driven and socially-conscious photojournalist, his mission is to capture powerful and authentic stories that highlight the experiences of underrepresented communities. He aims to showcase diverse voices and perspectives, promoting greater empathy and understanding among all people.