The Guardian News Network (GNN) is a collaboration between Multimedia Storytelling, The Headlight, and Leadership. This first episode gives insight into the recent teacher strike and an update on winter sports.
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Guardian News Network – Episode 1
December 10, 2023
About the Contributors
Duncan Bradford (he/him), Copy Editor/Student News
Duncan Bradford is a senior in his third year writing for The Headlight and is a carryover from last year's Student News, Guardian News Network. He’s a frequent contributor to his own web series, Duncan’s Daily Doubts. Outside of the newsroom and the halls of Wells, he enjoys reading up on his history, and spending time with the love of his life, the Detroit Red Wings. It’s a love-hate relationship.
Miles Meschter (he/him), Section Editor
Miles Meschter is a senior at Ida B. Wells who serves as the "Hard News" section editor for The Headlight. Outside of school, he is a runner, gym rat and bicyclist. In his leisure time, he enjoys listening to vinyl records and reading about his nerdy interests on Wikipedia or in books. He is usually tired and sore, but always enjoys a good conversation (especially with his buddy Tommy Thompson.)
Oscar Jimenez-Cervera (He/Him), Copy Editor
Oscar Jimenez-Cervera is a senior at Ida B. Wells High School. This is his second year writing for The Headlight. He enjoys going on hikes, writing, combat sports, and cross country in his free time.
JJ Reynolds (he/him), Staff Writer/Student News Leader
JJ Reynolds is in his second year of The Headlight as a junior, in his free time he loves to play Softball and loves music in his ear wherever he goes. He is the type of kid to bring to your mother, she'll love him dearly.
Beckett Lundgren (he/him), Student News Leader
Beckett is a junior at Ida B. Wells High School. He was born in Portland, Oregon and is part of the Student News and Multimedia Storytelling class. He enjoys filmmaking and continues to pursue his passion of being part of the film industry.
Quinlyn Black (she/her), Staff Writer/Student News Leader
Quinlyn is a senior at Ida B. Wells, and this is her first year on The Headlight, after being part of the Guardian News Network last year. On GNN, she wrote scripts, edited videos, and spent a few precious moments on camera. Quinlyn is also the head of Ida B. Wells’ Creative Writing Club, and advises anyone interested to reach out to Mr. Kaplan-Miner, because it’s an awesome club, really the best in the school. You can also find her onstage downtown at The Judy when she’s not working as a waitress or in her room reading.
Delia Barrans (she/her), Student News
Delia Barrans is in her second year of GNN. She brings light and laughter to the classroom and an exuberant energy. Without her we would be doomed to despair and darkness. In her free time she enjoys hanging out with friends and being in nature. Also her mom is a Fortnite addict.