Editor-in-Chief
TJ Thompson – Senior, Communication (Journalism), Entrepreneurship
TJ is from Mansfield, Ohio, and he is starting his senior year at Dayton. He is a communication major with a concentration in journalism and an entrepreneurship minor. On Dayton’s campus, he is involved in the business fraternity Epsilon Nu Tau. TJ’s passion for sports writing started during his sophomore year when he took his first media writing class. This class pushed him to join Flyer News and become an assistant sports editor. These experiences have allowed TJ to grow as a writer and reporter. He is excited to cover UD sports for Flyer News this school year.
News Editor
Michael Oliss – Senior, Communication (Journalism), English, Creative Writing
Michael Oliss (he/him) is a senior journalism major at the University of Dayton. He’s stoked to be the news editor for Flyer News his last year at UD after being a contributing editor his junior year. He is also pursuing minors in English and Creative Writing, which will surely help him land a job post-college. When he’s not working on valuable degrees, he’s spending time with friends, family, or reading news articles to his wiener dogs, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. He is looking forward to working with a great Flyer News team this fall.
Sports Editor
Gabriel Ward – Senior, Communication (Journalism), Marketing, Business Administration.
Gabriel is from Ann Arbor, Michigan, and he is beginning his Senior year at Dayton. He is a communication major concentrating in journalism with minors in marketing and business administration, as well as pursuing a sports communication certificate. He first wrote for Flyer News as a sophomore and began writing consistently as a junior. Outside of watching sports, Gabriel enjoys hanging out with friends, working out, and watching Marvel movies in his free time. He is excited to cover sports for Flyer News this school year.
Opinions Editor
Lacy Armstrong – Sophomore, Political Science, Philosophy, Pre-Law, Human Rights Studies
Lacy is a sophomore from Dayton, Ohio, studying Political Science and Philosophy with minors in Pre-Law and Human Rights Studies. She joined Flyer News her sophomore year after developing a passion for writing early in life, starting with a journal her parents bought her. At UD, she is involved in Mock Trial, Phi Alpha Delta, Dayton Civic Scholars, Habitat for Humanity, Women in Law, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Outside of school, Lacy enjoys reading classic literature, keeping up with current affairs, and exploring fashion. She is excited to serve as Flyer News Opinions Editor and contribute to campus dialogue.
Arts & Entertainment Editor
Lauren McCarty – Senior, Communication, History
Lauren McCarty is a senior communication major and history minor. She has been a contributing writer for Flyer News since her sophomore year. Lauren is also a student writer for the UD College of Arts and Sciences newsroom blog. She is also a member of Sigma Kappa social sorority, Flyer Radio and president of The Society for Professional Journalists UD student chapter. Outside of writing she enjoys yoga, listening to music and spending time in nature.
Chief Photographer
Carson Caprella – Junior, Communication (Media Production), Journalism
Carson Caprella is a junior from Lima, Ohio majoring in Communication with a concentration in Media Production and a minor in Journalism. He can usually be spotted with a camera in his hands, whether he is getting photos for Flyer News, doing video work for the university with Red Eye Digital, or just getting photos for the fun of it. Carson’s love for camerawork sprouted in his junior year of high school and has grown ever since. He hopes to provide a glimpse into this school year through his photos.