Meet the Staff

Staff Bios

Grace Bertrand, executive editor, (she/her)

Grace Bertrand is a senior journalism major with a minor in social justice and civic engagement. Bertrand began as a features and entertainment editor for The Rider News in 2024, before becoming executive editor. In 2024, Bertrand was awarded Third Place for Feature Writing by the New Jersey Press Foundation. She recently completed a social media internship at Keep It Real clubs. Outside of The Rider News, Bertrand works as a tutor at the Academic Success Center. Bertrand can be contacted at bertrandg@rider.edu with tips, inquiries, story pitches, etc.

Caroline Haviland, managing editor, (she/her) 

Caroline Haviland is a senior journalism major with a minor in political science. Before being elected as managing editor, Haviland worked for The Rider News as a news editor and copy editor. In the summer of 2025, Haviland completed a news reporting internship for The Examiner News, a newspaper serving Westchester and Putnam counties in New York. Contact Haviland with any questions, tips and any inquiries at havilandc@rider.edu. 

Libby D’Orvilliers, opinion editor, (she/her)

Libby D’Orvilliers is a senior psychology major and is currently enrolled in Rider’s accelerated program for clinical mental health counseling. In addition to working for The Rider News, D’Orvilliers is president and co-founder of the club NEDA Campus Warriors at Rider University, member of Rider’s Psi Chi honor society chapter and a Psychology Department Ambassador. D’Orvilliers can be contacted at dorvilliere@rider.edu.

Jasmine White, features editor, (she/her)

Jasmine White is a senior journalism major with a minor in legal studies. She is currently interning at Follow South Jersey, a digital news publication, while also working for the admissions committee as a tour guide. She started working for the Rider News during the end of her first semester at Rider as copy editor and moved to features editor by the end of her junior year. White transferred from Rowan College at Burlington County after obtaining her associate degree, doing as much as possible to be involved in the Rider community as well as the communities that surround it. For any tips, comments and questions, White can be contacted at whitejasm@rider.edu

Caitlyn Sutton, news editor, (she/her)

Caitlyn Sutton is a sophomore journalism major with a minor in political science. Before becoming a news editor, she was a copy editor for the 2024-25 academic year. Her freshman year, Sutton earned the freshman journalist of the year award. She is also the Vice President of the Rider University Crochet Club. Outside of The Rider News, Sutton enjoys quality time with her friends, playing card games, crocheting and writing poetry. Sutton can be contacted with any questions or comments at suttonca@rider.edu 

Zyheim Bell , news editor, (he/him she/her)

Zyhem Bell is a senior journalism major from Fort Myers, Florida. He began writing for the Rider News in Fall of 2025. Outside of the newsroom Bell works as a Community Assistant in Ziegler Moore Hall, music director for Soulfege Acapella, and member of the Student Entertainment Council. Outside of campus Bell is also a member of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). Bell can be contacted with any questions at bellz@rider.edu 

Marissa Spencer, social media editor, (she/her)

Marissa Spencer is a senior journalism and musical theatre double major from Cleveland, Ohio. She is a former executive staff member of 107.7 The Bronc, where she served as the webmaster.  She currently works as a digital intern at the Democratic Senate Office for the New Jersey State Senate, where she merges her passions for communication, advocacy and online content. She is the former treasurer of Rider University’s Student Theatre Company and an active member of the theatrical scene in the tri-state area. You can find Spencer on LinkedIn or by email at marissagracespencer@gmail.com.

Journey New, social media editor, (they/them)

Journey New is a senior sociology and criminal justice double major from Anna, Texas. They originally joined The Rider News in Spring 2025 as a copy editor to earn Engaged Learning Points before becoming a social media editor. Since starting at Rider, New has assumed many executive board positions across campus, from being the treasurer in multiple clubs to being the chairman of the SGA student organization committee for two consecutive years, keeping charge of the 130+ clubs and organizations on campus. New can be contacted at jnew@rider.edu.

Samantha Clark, sports editor, (she/her)

Samantha Clark is a sophomore communications 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. As a first-year student, she was named Rider University’s School of Communication, Journalism, and Media’s 2024-2025 Freshman of the Year. In addition to the Rider News, she is a student in the Baccalaureate Honors Program, as well as a sister of Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity. Clark can be contacted at clarksam@rider.edu.

Benjamin Shinault, sports editor, (he/him)

Benjamin Shinault is a senior multiplatform journalism major with a minor in sports media. Benjamin entered the newspaper in the Fall of 2022. In his first three years, Shinault has been named freshman, sophomore and junior journalist of the year. In the summer of 2025, Shinault interned with the Courier Post  as a content intern. He also finished with second place honors in sports writing for the New Jersey Press Foundation in 2025. Additionally, Shinault produces and records weekly sports reports for 107.7 The Bronc. Contact Shinault with tips, questions, etc. at shinaultb@rider.edu. 

Gail Demeraski, graphic design manager, (she/her)

Gail Demeraski is a senior Graphic Design major who’s always had a passion for layout design. Demeraski started her journey at The Rider News in the Fall of 2024 as a graphic designer. She grew passionate about designing graphics and learning more about the Rider News’ layout design. Demeraski is also involved on campus as a graphic designer for 107.7 The Bronc and the Brand Manager for Rider’s FBLA. Contact her with any questions at demeraskia@rider.edu. 

Yanuel Santos, multimedia editor, (he/him)

Yanuel Santos is a senior graphic design major with a minor in social media strategies and web design. Santos joined The Rider News in the fall of 2024 as a graphic designer, where he grew fond of the ability to express his creativity within a welcoming environment. He is also the president of the newly formed Club de Español. Outside of The Rider News, Santos works as a tutor at the Academic Success Center. Santos can be contacted with any questions or comments at santosy@rider.edu.