The team of student writers, editors, photographers and designers behind The Blank Generation belongs to the Nevada Media Alliance at the Donald W. Reynolds School of Journalism at the University of Nevada, Reno. The students wanted to create a project that would serve their community by telling important stories about its members. They decided to tell the stories of a diverse group of young people preparing to enter the work force, and the challenges that they -- and many like them -- may face. The students hope this project will serve as an illustration of what it means to be a young person considering an uncertain future in a typical American city divided by income, education, and opportunity. The Nevada Media Alliance is a student-produced initiative of the Reynolds School, in partnership with KUNR, KNPB and the Reno Gazette-Journal. Support for the Nevada Media Alliance has been generously provided by the Hearst Foundations, the Charles H. Stout Foundation, and the E.L. Cord Foundation.
Reporter
Reporter with a passion for memorable people and under-reported topics in Reno and Sparks.
Reporter
Mainly a writer, Cornelia hopes to one day be a multimedia jack-of-all-trades.
Social Media Manager
Seiber is a Tennessee transplant turned grad student. She adores strong verbs and valuable data.
Faculty
Practicing community based journalism education at the Reynolds School of Journalism.
Reporter
Aspiring magazine writer passionate for sarcasm, unique stories, health and all things food related
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Davis is from Portland, Oregon. She currently attends Nevada, majoring in broadcast journalism.
Reporter
From the Bay Area of California, Marken moved to Reno to pursue a degree in broadcast journalism.
Social Media Manager
Romanko, a UNR cross-country and track athlete, studies broadcast journalism and communication.
Design
Creativity has always driven Brokaw; a 2014 UNR grad, she’s excited to start designing her future.
Reporter
Writer and editor focusing on unique stories and the people behind them.
Reporter
A chess boxing champion, McDaniel handles both broadcast and magazine writing with ease.
Editor
Ortiz, 26 from Reno, is an RSJ 2014 graduate, local writer, editor, and public relations specialist.
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McMorran, an alumna of UNR, has worked in Cambodia and loves Tom Hanks movies and washing dishes.
Producer
Journalist with a passion for all things music and culture.
Video Reporter
Honorable University of Nevada Broadcast Graduate. Determined Multi-Media Journalist.
Photography
Fausone, 22, RSJ 14’, writer/photographer/designer. Find what you love and let it kill you.
Faculty
A bilingual, digital marketer with a passion for storytelling and living an integrated life.
Reporter
Tam’s childhood dream was to become a writer and 14 years later, she has a journalism degree.
Reporter
Alexander considers himself a keen observer of the human experience. He wants to be a music writer.
