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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

2025-2026 Staff

Izzy Krauss
Editor-in-Chief

Izzy Krauss

Howdy! I’m Izzy, a senior here at CCHS, and I’m excited to be stepping into my fourth year on the USJ staff—as Editor-in-Chief this time! I’m passionate about opinions and news, but when I’m not writing,...

Peter Philpott
Editor-in-Chief

Peter Philpott

Hey there! My name's Peter, I'm a senior, and I'm the USJ's Editor-in-Chief. I believe that the first amendment is incredibly important, and as journalists we have the right and the duty to uphold it. I am very passionat...

Sophia Hady
Managing Editor

Sophia Hady

Hi! I’m Sophia, this is my junior year at CCHS and my 3rd on the USJ. I’m this year’s managing editor! I love journalism because I get to hear people stories and report on important topics. The USJ has let me find a community...

Kellen Ringland
Sports Editor

Kellen Ringland

I am Kellen Ringland, I am a senior at CCHS, and this is my third year as a part of the USJ. This year, I'm blessed with the opportunity to be the Sports Editor for my final year a part of the USJ. I was recommended to join the...

Andrei Machado
Sports Editor

Andrei Machado

Hey! My name is Andrei Machado, I’m a junior and this is my third year in the USJ and second as Sports Editor. My main goal as Sports Editor this year is to make as many sports and athletes as possible get the recognition they...

Oliver Scala
News Editor

Oliver Scala

I'm a junior here at Creek and this is my second year at the USJ, and I'm excited to be working this year as our news editor. Outside of journalism I play the flute and march in Creek's marching band, and I love studying subjects su...

IV Collier
Opinions Editor

IV Collier

Hi, I’m IV Collier. I am the Opinions Editor and I’m a sophomore. 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...

Serenity Hurtado
Features Editor

Serenity Hurtado

Hi, I’m Serenity, a senior, and this is my third year in USJ. When I’m not writing or reporting, I’m really into environmental science. Journalism has always felt like a perfect fit for me because it brings togeth...

Dhanya Rajendiran
A&E Editor

Dhanya Rajendiran

Hi! My name is Dhanya, and I am a sophomore at Creek. This is my second year in the USJ and I'm A&E Editor. I'm so glad to be a part of the USJ and am excited to voice my opinions and share the stories of the people around...

Evelyn Laughlin
Marketing & Business Manager

Evelyn Laughlin

Hello! My name is Evelyn, and I'm a junior here at Creek. This is my second year in the Union Street Journal, and I'm the Marketing & Business Manager. I'm excited to show the stories of the students and faculty's experiences...

Emily Lambert
Design Manager

Emily Lambert

Hello!! My name is Emily and I will be a junior this year. This will be second year being with the USJ, and I will go into the year being the Design Manager! I love creating things whether that's through, design, nail art, or...

Ella Fishman
Video & TikTok Manager

Ella Fishman

Hi! I'm Ella, and I'm  a sophomore. This is my second year of being in the USJ, and I do it because I believe journalism is a key aspect of any community. Even outside of school, I love to write. I'm always excited to write about...

Berkeley Bowler
Assistant Features Editor

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!

Aleena Gopalani
Assistant Features Editor

Aleena Gopalani

Hi! I’m Aleena and i’m an assistant features editor this year. I’m currently a sophomore and it’s my second year as part of the USJ. I’m so excited to be back working with this amazing team to produce articles that help...

Keagan Hong
Assistant News Editor

Keagan Hong

Hi my name is Keagan Hong, and I’m a junior here at Creek. This is my second year with the USJ, this year I’m the assistant news editor. I like writing about important topics that are either within or affect the school. I...

Avery Exley
Assistant A&E Editor

Avery Exley

Hi my name is Avery and I’m an editor! This is my second year in the class and it’s safe to say I fell in love with journalism. I’m going into my junior year and I’m excited for what comes next!

Clay Biskner
Assistant Sports Editor

Clay Biskner

I’m Clay, this is my second year in the class and it’ll be my sophomore year. Apart from journalism I’m a baseball player and all-round sports nerd. I’m a sports writer and award winner in journalism.

Havana Amanlou
Assistant Opinions Editor

Havana Amanlou

Hey there! I'm Havana Amanlou, a senior at CCHS, and the Assistant Opinions Editor for the USJ. Now in my second year doing Journalism, I’ve come to deeply value the power of using one’s voice to shed light on important issues....

Elise Dougherty
Assistant Opinions Editor

Elise Dougherty

Hi! I’m Elise and I’m a junior at Cherry creek. This year I am thrilled to be one of the assistant opinions editors. Outside of writing I love listening to music, reading, and playing lacrosse.

Jackie Newman
Contributing Artist

Jackie Newman

I’m Jackie and I’m a senior. This is my first year in journalism. I love to draw and do pottery. I’m doing journalism because I enjoy writing and I want to try something new.

Claire Crawford
Staff Writer

Claire Crawford

Hey! I'm Claire and this is my senior year at CCHS. This is my first year on USJ and I joined now because overall I love and enjoy writing! Outside of USJ I am on Cherry Creek Cheer and it is my second year. I love fashion, music, a...

Sawyer Gulley
Staff Writer

Sawyer Gulley

Hi, I am Sawyer Gulley. I am a junior at Creek and this is my first year at the USJ. I like to play soccer and hang out with my friends. I joined journalism because it was recommended by my friends. ...

Winslow Davis
Staff Writer

Winslow Davis

Hi I’m Winslow, a senior at CCHS and I’m excited for my first year on staff! I’m a huge sports fan, and when i’m not writing i’m typically dancing or watching hockey. I’m a member of the Cherry Creek Poms team and the St...

Talia Ali
Staff Writer

Talia Ali

Hi! I'm Talia, I'm a freshman and this is my first year in USJ. I joined journalism because I love to write and getting to hear other people's opinions on any topic. I'm so excited to get to know everyone and to expand my community!...

Lauren Laskowski
Staff Writer

Lauren Laskowski

Hi! My name is Lauren Laskowski, and I am a junior at Creek. This is my first year in journalism and I am super excited to learn about new stories and experiences from others. Some hobbies I have, include singing, theatre, and dance...

Ethan Catlow
Staff Writer

Ethan Catlow

My name is Ethan Catlow, I am in my sophomore year of high school and this is my first year of USJ. I play soccer and the drums. I am doing journalism because I thought it would help me with my writing. Also I joined because I thoug...

Cyprus Jimenez
Staff Writer

Cyprus Jimenez

HI! I'm Cyprus, a junior here at creek, I'm super excited to join journalism for my first year as it's a class I've wanted to take since freshman year. I love basketball and other sports, reading manga, listening to music, watching...

Amaya Billmaier
Staff Writer

Amaya Billmaier

Hi! I'm Amaya, I am a Sophomore and this is my first year in journalism. I joined because I have always had a passion for writing, and wanted a new experience. I wanted to have the chance to express not only my own, but others opini...

Joya Haskin
Advisor

Joya Haskin

I am a new teacher at Cherry Creek teaching ninth grade English and advising the Dungeons and Dragons club. I was a previous editor for my former high school’s newspaper and I have a passion for helping students find their own...

Seth Fine.
Advisor

Seth Fine.

I've been advising student journalists for over 20 years. Thank you for reading their work.