Meet the Staff

Staff Bios

Samantha Clark, executive editor, (she/her)

Samantha Clark is a junior communication studies major with a minor in sports media. Clark began writing for The Rider News in 2025 with coverage of women’s basketball and lacrosse, where she later became the sports editor for the 2025-26 school year. In Rider’s Department of Communication, Journalism and Media, Clark was named the 2024-25 Freshman of the Year and the 2025-26 Sophomore Journalist of the Year. Additionally, she was awarded First Place in Editorial Writing by the New Jersey Press Foundation for an article written alongside Cal Sutton. In the summer of 2026, Clark worked as an intern for TriCounty Baseball, conducting pre-and-post game interviews and running social media accounts for the 11 semi-professional baseball teams in South Jersey. Outside of the newsroom, she is a student in the Baccalaureate Honors Program and a sister of Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity, where she serves as the chapter’s Vice President Philanthropy & Service. Clark can be contacted at clarksam@rider.edu with tips, inquiries, story pitches, etc.

Cal Sutton, managing editor, (he/him) 

Cal Sutton is a junior journalism major with a minor in political science. Throughout his time at The Rider News, Sutton held the positions of copy editor his freshman year and news editor sophomore year before becoming the managing editor for his junior year. He has written articles in the news, features and opinion sections since October 2024. Sutton was awarded the 2024-25 Freshman Journalist of the Year from Rider’s Department of Communication, Journalism and Media. He also won a first place New Jersey Press Foundation award in Editorial Writing for an article written with Samantha Clark. Sutton also won a 2025 Region 1 Mark of Excellence award in general news writing from the Society of Professional Journalists. Sutton is involved in organizations outside of the news such as being co-founder and vice president of Rider University Crochet Club and secretary of Soulfege A Cappella. Sutton can be contacted with any questions, tips or story pitches at suttonca@rider.edu.

Brannagh Rattigan, news editor, (she/her)

Brannagh Rattigan is a sophomore journalism major. Rattigan began writing for The Rider News in the Fall of 2025 in the news and features sections and stepped into the news editor position at the end of the spring 2026 semester. Outside of The Rider News, Rattigan is a part of 107.7 The Bronc’s news team, reporting twice a week on The Bronc News Flash. Additionally, she is a student in the Baccalaureate Honors Program, a sister of Delta Phi Epsilon and a member of Rider University Crochet Club. In her free time, Rattigan enjoys daily journaling and reading. Rattigan can be contacted with any questions, tips or story pitches at rattiganb@rider.edu.

Sofia Santiago, features editor, (she/her)

Sofia Santiago is a junior English and Spanish double major with a minor in political science. Outside of the newsroom, she is the vice president of Rider’s Pulse K-Pop Dance Crew, a member of the Rider Model United Nations and president of the newly formed Club de Español. Santiago began writing for the features section of The Rider News at the start of her freshman year. For any tips, comments or questions, Santiago can be contacted at santiagosofi@rider.edu.

Alfie Eville, opinion editor, (he/him)

Alfie Eville is a sophomore secondary education and history major. Eville began writing in the fall semester of 2025, primarily focusing on film reviews. Outside of The Rider News, Eville enjoys reading, sports, and of course movies and television. If you are interested in writing for the opinion section or have any questions, feel free to reach out to evillea@rider.edu.

Joshua Yuhas, sports editor, (he/him)

Joshua Yuhas is a senior sports media major. Starting as a sports beat writer with The Rider News in Fall 2025, he began with coverage of a variety of Rider Athletics competitions, interviewing coaches and players while becoming the sports editor for the 2026-2027 academic year. In his first year at Rider, he was awarded the 2025-26 Junior Journalist of the Year from the Department Of Communication, Journalism and Media. Outside of the newsroom, Yuhas produced sports reports and broadcasted basketball and baseball with 107.7 The Bronc, becoming the News Director on the executive staff for the 2026-27 year. In the summer of 2026, he worked as an intern with Jersey Baseball Nation to cover the East Coast Collegiate Baseball League, a summer collegiate baseball league for current and future college baseball players, working play-by-play and color commentary alongside working with the coaches and players on interviews and content to be used in broadcasts and social media. He has earned a place on the Dean’s List every semester. Yuhas can be reached via email at yuhasj@rider.edu.

Grace Juarez, graphic design manager, (she/her)

Grace Juarez is a senior graphic design major. Throughout her junior year, she created graphics for The Rider News before stepping into the role of graphic design manager. Outside of The Rider News, Juarez is a part of 107.7 The Bronc’s executive staff as copy director, as well as The Bronc’s news team. In her free time, she enjoys drawing, crocheting, reading and trying out new hobbies that allow her creativity to grow. Juarez can be reached via email at juarezg@rider.edu.

Abby Ray, multimedia editor, (she/her)

Abby Ray is a senior film and television major with a minor in theatre design & technology. After being a freelance photographer for The Rider News, she stepped into the Multimedia Editor position at the end of her Junior year. Throughout her time at Rider, she has been a crucial part of many short films and theatre productions, building connections with students and exploring her creativity. She has also earned a place of honor on the Dean’s List every semester and will be graduating a year early. Ray can be reached via email at abbyrose.ray@gmail.com or through her website at https://abbyrayfilm.myportfolio.com/work.

Teagan Rotella, copy editor, (she/her)

Teagan Rotella is a sophomore journalism major. Rotella began writing for The Rider News in the Fall of 2025 in the Features and Entertainment section. At the end of her freshman year, she became a copy editor, hoping to gain more experience in the newsroom. Outside of The Rider News, she is a Social Media Editor at 107.7 The Bronc, a proud sister of Alpha Xi Delta, and a student in the Baccalaureate Honors Program. During her first year, she received the 2026 Rider Freshman Journalist of The Year Award and made the Dean’s List for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026. In her free time, Rotella loves to read books, hang out with friends, go to the beach, and listen to music. Rotella can be contacted at rotellat@rider.edu with any questions.

Jenna Munswami, copy editor, (she/her)

Jenna Munswami is a senior communication studies major. Throughout her time at the university, she was a writer for The Rider News, mainly focusing on opinion pieces that cover fashion. This experience led her to becoming a copy editor after her junior year. Munswami is also a member of the Rider Aikido Club and serves as the treasurer. In her free time, she also loves reading and playing video games. Munswami can be reached via email at munswamij@rider.edu.

Mallory Hoelzl, social media editor, (she/they) 

Mallory Hoelzl is a junior public relations and theatre-making major. Throughout her freshman and sophomore year, she has made graphics and social media content for The Rider News, which helped her to step into the role of social media editor at the end of her sophomore year. While at Rider, she stepped into the role of Director of Communications of Spectrum Pride Alliance only two months into her freshman year and was the Public Relations/Recruitment Manager for the Cranberry Collective for the 2025-26 school year. She is also involved in Rider University’s Public Relations Student Society of America, and has interned at CM Performing Arts Center in the summer of 2026, creating social media content to advertise their mainstage summer production of Hairspray. She has made the Dean’s List every semester and has been involved in multiple clubs and organizations including the Rider Pep Band, Noted A Cappella, and the Rider Jazz Band. She pursues theater performance in her free time, and theater tech as part of her theatre-making degree, specializing in sound. She can be contacted at hoelzlm@rider.edu with any questions or inquiries. 

Tatyanna Beauliere-Jackson, social media editor, (she/her)

Tatyanna Beauliere-Jackson is a senior marketing major. Throughout Jackson’s junior year, she created social media content for The Rider News. Her Rider career has consisted of being a tour guide and making social media content for the Rider University Admissions TikTok page and working at the Career Development and Success Center her freshman year. She is involved in the American Marketing Association. In spring of 2025 she participated in DataFest with a team of 5 placing “Best Presentation.” During the summer, she manages her hobbies of learning French, reading fantasy and maintaining her personal social media platforms for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for fun. She can be reached at beaulierejacksont@rider.edu with any questions or concerns.

Matthew Cirola, circulation manager, (he/him)

Matthew Cirola is a senior theatre design and technology major. He has been the circulation manager for the past two years. Outside of The Rider News, Matthew is a lead tour guide, a brother of Theta Chi Fraternity and a member of the Rider Pep Band.