Our Team
Since 1997, we have been passionately providing the Radford University student population with a platform where they can share their voices, creativity, and passions. From articles and food recipes to book reviews and local/international news, Whim is committed to sharing it all. We are also committed to offering professional work experience to our staff.
Editor-In-Chief
Hailey Hutchison
(she/her)
|| English Major
|| Concentration in Creative Writing
|| Class of 2027
Aspiring Editor and Best-Selling Author
Hailey joined Whim to get more involved on campus while demonstrating her creative talents!
Lead Editor
Kien Powell
(him)
English Major ||
Game History & Design Concentration||
Class of 2027 ||
Aspiring Video Game Writer
Kien joined Whim simply on a whim!
Social Media Manager
Amanda Farlow
(she/her)
|| Elementary Education Major
|| ASL and Special Education Minor
|| Class of 2029
Aspiring kindergarten teacher
Amanda joined Whim to have an outlet for creativity
Publishing Assistant
John Ratliff II
(he/him)
English Major ||
Education Concentration ||
Class of 2028 ||
Aspiring High School English Teacher and influence on others
John joined Whim to be more involved with others on campus and HSM Maxxing!
Happiness Coordinator
Walter
(good/boy)
|| Specializes in Good Boy Tactics
Aspiring to make sure snacks are provided at all times.
Staff Editor
Rebecca Price
English Major ||
Education Minor ||
Class of 2027 ||
Aspiring to spread the love of literature.
Rebecca joined Whim to gain experience writing in a professional setting and get outside of her comfort zone!
Staff Editor
Zoe Carter
|| English Major
|| Education Concentration
|| Class of 2027
Aspiring High School English Teacher
Zoe joined Whim for an opportunity to express her creativity while producing content for others to enjoy.
Staff Editor
Clarence Clark
(they/them)
English Major ||
Creative Writing Concentration ||
Class of 2028 ||
Aspiring to become an Editor for fiction manuscripts
Clarence joined Whim because they genuinely enjoy editing and wanted more experience!
Staff Writer & Editor
Rylee Lyons
(she/her)
|| Journalism Major
|| Marketing & Design Minor
|| Class of 2027
Aspiring Creative Director/Freelance Journalist
Rylee joined Whim for her love of writing and creativity, while also connecting with others on campus!
Staff Writer
Moriah Valentine
Strategic Communications Major ||
Class of 2027 ||
Aspiring Bookseller
Mori joined Whim because of their desire to share various interests through reviews and recommendation lists.
Staff Writer
Jacquelyn Dwyer
|| Political Science & Media Studies Major
|| Journalism Concentration
|| Marketing Minor
|| Class of 2029
Aspiring Investigative Journalist
Jacquelyn joined Whim to gain experience in the journalism field, all while writing about topics she is passionate about. She also wants to get closer to the community.
Graphic Designer & Staff Writer
Clara Gunter
Graphic Design Major ||
Public Relations Minor ||
Class of 2029 ||
Aspiring Graphic Designer
Clara joined Whim for writing expression, teamwork, and friendships.
Staff Writer
Robert Borman
(he/him)
|| English Major
|| Leadership Minor
|| Class of 2026
Veteran, Poet, and Aspiring English Professor
Rob joined Whim to share his love of poetry and writing, hoping to share his voice with the wider world and inspire people to share their voices in the process!
Staff Writer
Aspyn Saunders
(she/her)
English Major ||
Class of 2028 ||
Aspiring High School English Teacher
Aspyn has always wanted to find a space to share her love for writing. When invited to Whim, it was like an answered dream.
Staff Writer
Althea Shortt
|| English Major
|| Professional & Technical Writing Concentration
|| Minor in Legal Studies
|| Class of 2028
Aspiring to graduate and attend Mortuary school to become an Embalmer.
Althea joined Whim to share scary stories and give Radford a little terror.
Staff Writer
Addison Poston
Elementary Education ||
Class of 2029 ||
Aspiring to become the kind of teacher she never had
Addison joined Whim to further expand her work and better her skills!
Staff Writer
Ava Longmate
English Major ||
Marketing & Graphic Design Minor ||
Class of 2029 ||
Aspiring to open her own publishing business to ensure that everyone gets equal rights to publish their own work.
Ava joined Whim to share her writings and help encourage others to enjoy literature and writing as much as she does!
Staff Writer
Makenna White
English Major ||
Creative Writing Concentration ||
Psychology Minor ||
Class of 2027 ||
Aspiring to travel the world and continue writing!
Makenna joined Whim to hang out with her friends more and challenge her personal creative boundaries!
Staff Writer
Caspian Quigley
|| Art & Psychology Majors
|| ASL Minor
|| Class os 2029
Aspiring Art Therapist
Caspian joined Whim to get more involved on campus, while also having fun writing!
Staff Writer
Brodie Miller
Social Science Major ||
Education Minor ||
Class of 2028 ||
Aspiring High School History Teacher
“My mom got real tired of my rants.”
Staff Writer
Haleigh Roop
|| Biomedical Science Major
|| Psychology Minor
|| Class of 2028
Aspiring Neurologist
Haleigh joined Whim for something fun to do that involves a love for literature!
