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The Union St. Journal: Cherry Creek High School's official news source

Union St. Journal

The Union St. Journal: Cherry Creek High School's official news source

Union St. Journal

The Union St. Journal: Cherry Creek High School's official news source

Union St. Journal

2024-2025 Staff

Quinn Rudnick
Editor-in-Chief

Quinn Rudnick

Hello, my name is Quinn Rudnick, and I am the USJ's Editor-in-Chief. I am a senior at CCHS - and this is my fourth year on staff at the USJ. I hold a strong passion for both journalism and photojournalism, and intend to pursue a career i...

Izzy Krauss
Managing Editor & Design Manager

Izzy Krauss

Howdy! Im Izzy. I am a junior here at CCHS, and this will be my third year as staff on the USJ. I will go into this year as the Managing & Design Editor! I love news and opinions and if I'm not writing you can cat...

Peter Philpott
News Editor & Outreach Coordinator

Peter Philpott

Hey there! My name's Peter, I'm a junior, and I'm the USJ's News Editor and Outreach Coordinator. I believe that the first amendment is incredibly important, and as journalists we have the right and the duty to uphold it. I am ve...

Andrei Machado
Sports Editor & Video Editor

Andrei Machado

Hey! My name is Andrei Machado and I’m a sophomore. This year is my second with the USJ and my first as Sports Editor and Video Editor, two roles for which I’m very excited about. I like to write stories about sporting achievements...

Jude Gorden
Opinions Editor

Jude Gorden

Hi, I’m Jude Gorden and I am a senior at CCHS. This will by my third year writing for the USJ, and this year I am Opinions editor. I love to write about social issues, music, movies, and any strong opinions I have! I am ...

Anaiah Shahrukh
A&E Editor

Anaiah Shahrukh

Hey! My name is Anaiah and I'm a sophomore here at Creek. It's also my second year as part of the USJ and this year I'm A&E Editor. I love writing about opinions and I feel that is just as important as news when it comes to...

Rue Minar
A&E Editor & Assistant Design Manager

Rue Minar

I'm Rue, I am a sophomore at Creek, and I am the Assistant A&E Editor & Assistant Design Manager this year. I love fashion, food, and horror movies. I also enjoy talking about the way old movies and music has changed over...

Sophia Hady
Features Editor

Sophia Hady

Hey I’m Sophia. I’m a sophomore at creek and this is my second year as part of the USJ. This year I am the Features Editor. I love journalism because it gives me a chance to share people’s story and voice my opinions in...

Kellen Ringland
Sports Editor

Kellen Ringland

I am Kellen Ringland, I am a junior at CCHS and this is my second year as a part of the USJ. This year, I am the Assistant Sports Editor. I was recommended to join the USJ during my freshman year because of my strengths in writing,...

Angela Xu
Chief Artist

Angela Xu

Hello! I’m Angela and I’m a senior at Creek. I am the Chief Artist for the USJ, which allows me to create different works or art for the newspaper. The USJ journey has led me through many trials and tribulations, but...

Briana Flores
Chief Photographer & Assistant Sports Editor

Briana Flores

Hello! My name is Briana Flores, and I’m USJ’s Chief Photographer. I am a senior at Creek, and this is my second year on staff for the USJ. I have a strong passion for photojournalism, and I intend to pursue a career in sports...

Serenity Hurtado
Assistant Features Editor

Serenity Hurtado

Hi, I'm Serenity. I’m a junior, going into my second year as part of the USJ, and this year I'm the Assistant Features Editor. Journalism has become a second home for me and has now become one of my favorite hobbies. I love...

Staff Writer

Dhanya Rajendiran

Cristal Garcia
Staff Writer

Cristal Garcia

Hey I'm Cristal Garcia, and I'm a freshman at Cherry Creek. The reason I joined journalism was to express my feelings in a way I love, but telling new stories and typing or writing about books.

Pheonix O'Brien
Staff Writer

Pheonix O’Brien

My name is Pheonix O'Brien. I am a junior and this is my first year at Cherry Creek. This is also my first year in USJ. I have a job, and am going to join winter guard this season. I am doing journalism this year to broaden my...

Havana Amanlou
Staff Writer

Havana Amanlou

Hi! I'm Havana Amanlou, I am a junior at CCHS, and this is my first year with the USJ! I love hanging out with my friends and family, painting, skiing, and of course writing. I'm a part of multiple AP and honors classes at Creek,...

Emily Lambert
Staff Writer

Emily Lambert

Hi! My name is Emily and I'm a sophomore at Creek. This is my first year being in USJ and I'm excited to branch out and write about different topics. I love debating and politics. I enjoy listen to music and making playlists for...

Staff Writer

Angie Wang

Hi, I'm Angie Wang, a senior in the class of 2025! This is my first (and regrettably last) year in the USJ. I've always loved seeing the USJ magazines so I should've joined journalism sooner, but I'm glad I'm here now!! I hope...

Clay Biskner
Staff Writer

Clay Biskner

I'm Clay Biskner, I am a freshman at CCHS and this is my first year as a part of USJ. This year I'm a staff writer. I like writing and I'll do baseball for Creek in the spring and I play for rouge in the fall and summer. I want...

Rayna Moon
Staff Writer

Rayna Moon

Hi my name is Rayna Moon I am a senior. This is my first year in USJ, and I have done violin for 9 years, singing in choir for whole life, and I have been doing tennis for 5 years, I have been drawing (digitally and paper) for...

Berkeley Bowler
Staff Writer

Berkeley Bowler

Hey! I'm a freshman here at Creek my name is Berkeley Bowler. I'm so excited to be working on the USJ. I've always loved writing and now I'm writing for a newspaper, yay!

IV Collier
Staff Writer

IV Collier

Hi, I'm IV Collier. I part of staff and I'm a freshman. I have used writing as a way to understand everything going on in my brain. I want students at Cherry Creek to understand politics and I want their voices to be heard. This...

Avery Exley
Staff Writer

Avery Exley

Hi I am Avery Exley. I am a sophomore at creek and this is my fist year at the USJ. I have a cat named Zeppelin and he is a one year old orange tabby. I love writing and reading and I'm so excited to start at the USJ!

Evelyn Laughlin
Staff Writer

Evelyn Laughlin

Hello! My name is Evelyn, and I'm a sophomore here at Creek. This is my first year in the Union Street Journal. I'm excited to show the stories of the students and faculty's experiences here at CCHS. I joined because I hope to...

Kazie Siegel
Staff Writer

Kazie Siegel

Hi, I am Kazie and I am a sophomore and this is my first year in the USJ. I joined journalism because I wanted to find a group of people to hang out with and it would be a good experience. Out of school, I like playing with my...

Oliver Scala
Staff Writer

Oliver Scala

Hi! I'm Oliver, I'm a sophomore here at Creek, and this is my first year at the USJ. I have passionate opinions about socioeconomic issues and I have a broad geographic knowledge! I play flute and am going on 7 years doing so,...

Elise Dougherty
Staff Writer

Elise Dougherty

Hi, my name is Elise Dougherty and I am a sophomore at CCHS. It is my first year doing USJ and I'm very excited to strengthen my writing skills and meet new people.

Jackson Sloan
Staff Writer

Jackson Sloan

Hello, my name is Jackson Sloan! I am a junior and this is my second year in the Union Street Journal. I joined journalism because I am good at writing and I wanted to help keep people informed about what was going on. I enjoy...

Peyton Champion
Staff Writer

Peyton Champion

Hi, my name is Peyton Champion. I’m in my sophomore year of high school. I’ve only been in the USJ sophomore year. Outside of school, l love to do art and go to the reservoir with my dogs.

Vera Costa
Staff Writer

Vera Costa

I'm Vera Costa, I am a 9th grade student here at Cherry Creek. I just started at USJ; this is my first year.

Keagan Hong
Staff Writer

Keagan Hong

Hi my name is Keagan Hong, and I'm a sophomore at CCHS. This is my first year at USJ, a friend of mine convinced me try it out and now I'm a part of it. Outside of school I play soccer with my friends and do other random activities.

Aleena Gopalani
Staff Writer

Aleena Gopalani

Hi, my name is Aleena and I just joined USJ this year. I'm doing journalism because it's fun to write about things and it's important to share things with your community. Outside of school I love playing soccer and going to places...

Mae Murphey
Staff Writer

Mae Murphey

Hi, my name is Mae Murphey. I'm a junior at CCHS and this is my second year with the USJ. I love journalism because it is an incredible opportunity to be a part of your community and to connect with other people in and outside...