Logan Payne returns this semester as the Editor-in-Chief. He has worked his way up from the reporter position, and will lead the newsroom with his best foot forward. He will also help the incoming reporters with their stories, photos and videos. Before joining The Rampage, Logan was involved with the Roosevelt Theater Company for four years where he wrote, directed, acted, and worked backstage for many productions. Logan has grown very familiar with the cutting room; hours slip away when he video edits due to his perpetual perfectionism. He is well-versed in the art of film and knows that every frame shown and every note heard makes a key difference in the bigger picture. His Youtube channel is where he promotes most of his personal projects. This isn’t his first time in a newsroom either; he’s put together many news packages for Roosevelt High, CART, and The Rampage over the years and is more than comfortable with conducting an interview or being the handyman on set. Logan can’t work on anything without being meticulous, and this eye for detail makes him a wonderful asset to the team. This is Logan’s fourth semester with The Rampage, and he likes to spend his time on campus productively. When he’s not in class, he’s in the library catching up on schoolwork or building a narrative with his team in The Rampage newsroom.

Brisa Serna, a 19-year-old journalism major from Hobbs, New Mexico, is making her mark in her second year with The Rampage, the student newspaper at her university. With a keen interest in storytelling, Brisa works in the athletics department, where she delves into the world of sports journalism. Her role involves interviewing both student athletes and other students, and she thrives on capturing the essence of human emotion through her reporting. Beyond her academic and journalistic pursuits, Brisa is actively involved in athletics. She is a skilled pole vaulter and serves as a coach, roles that highlight her commitment to both personal and team development. Her experiences as an athlete and coach provide valuable insights into her journalism work, allowing her to connect with her subjects on a deeper level. Brisa is deeply interested in how stories can evoke emotions and impact audiences. This fascination drives her passion for journalism, influencing her approach to interviews and reporting. She strives to bring out the most compelling and heartfelt aspects of the stories she covers. As she balances her time between sports and journalism, Brisa remains focused on understanding and sharing the human experience. She is excited to see where her journey takes her and is eager to discover what the future holds. Her unique blend of skills and interests positions her as a promising young journalist with a bright future ahead.