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Communiqué

The Student News Site of Chatham University

Communiqué

The Student News Site of Chatham University

Communiqué

2025-2026 Staff

Sarah Gallogly
News Editor

Sarah Gallogly

Sarah Gallogly ‘27 (she/they) is a Political Science major with a minor in Communications-Journalism and the Women’s Leadership Certificate. She primarily writes for news, covering events, administrative changes and Chatham...

Ireland Kennedy
Opinion Editor

Ireland Kennedy

Ireland Kennedy is a freshman at Chatham University in pursuit of furthering her passions in writing and all things media. A Pittsburgh native, Ireland admires the fast-paced living and central location of Chatham’s Shadysi...

Leyna Laurent
Lifestyle Editor

Leyna Laurent

Leyna Laurent ‘26 is a Communications major with a concentration in journalism. Originally from the South Hills of Pittsburgh, Leyna decided to transfer to Chatham from Coastal Carolina University after her first year, pursuing ...

Libby Rubenstein
Social Media Team

Libby Rubenstein

Libby Rubenstein ’27 is currently majoring in Psychology at Chatham University. She is from the Pittsburgh area that surrounds Chatham, but still chose to attend it due to its “away from the city” feel. Libby is excited...

Madison Butina
Social Media Team

Madison Butina

Madison, or “Sonny” Butina ’26 is studying Communications Journalism and Environmental Writing.  Sonny is from Pittsburgh and chose Chatham University because “everyone is so nice, [she] felt bad going anywhere else.”...

Jada Jenkins
Social Media Team

Jada Jenkins

Jada Jenkins is a Film major with a minor in marketing and Women's Leadership. She enjoys editing videos for the Communique, especially the ongoing "Quadcast." Jada's favorite thing is when someone says a video made them laugh! O...

Eva Blair-Lutz
Contributing Writer

Eva Blair-Lutz

Eva Blair-Lutz ’28 is a counseling psychology major. Eva is from a small town located west of Pittsburgh and chose Chatham for its small size, beautiful campus and great psychology program. Eva is a contributing writer for the...

Shannon Wack
Contributing Writer

Shannon Wack

Shannon Wack ‘28 is a Communications major with a concentration in journalism and a psychology minor. Shannon is from Wheeling, West Virginia and chose Chatham for its small size, focus on community, and location within the city of...

Emily Jacobs
Contributing Writer

Emily Jacobs

Emily Jacobs '26 is an Immersive Media student hoping to minor in journalism. Born in central PA, Emily left her hometown for the dream of living in the big city. Emily enjoys writing, mostly fantasy and science fiction novels. Emi...

Kyle Ferreira
Contributing Writer

Kyle Ferreira

Kyle Ferreira 25' is a Media Arts major with a concentration in photography. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Kyle chose Chatham because it is a bastion of tranquility and natural beauty in the heart of the city, and because the si...

Arlo Grey MacFarland
Contributing writer

Arlo Grey MacFarland

Arlo MacFarland ‘25 is a third-year journalism major focusing on music and entertainment. They are the resident music writer for the Communiqué, running the “Lightning Rod” column where they interview and review concerts, ...

Sara Bauknecht
Faculty Adviser

Sara Bauknecht

A fun fact about Sara Bauknecht: Her first professional media gig was as a production intern for “The Montel Williams Show.” (Bring on the ‘90s/early 2000s daytime talk show nostalgia!) These days, she has the privilege...

Gage Bertovich
Business Manager

Gage Bertovich

Gage Bertovich '26 is a Communications major with a concentration in public relations. Born and raised in Central Pennsylvania, Gage wanted to come to Pittsburgh to experience the city life and mix it with his love for the Steelers,...

Bella White
Editor-In-Chief

Bella White

Bella White ‘27 is a Communications major concentrating in Journalism with a minor in Creative Writing. Originally from north of Pittsburgh, Bella decided to come to Chatham to build on their passion for writing. Bella is t...

Sarah Naccarato
Digital Editor

Sarah Naccarato

Sarah Naccarato ‘27 is a communications major with a concentration in journalism. A Pittsburgh suburb native, Sarah accidentally discovered Chatham on a school trip and has since been finding more people with similar and eq...

Emily Brooks
Layout Editor

Emily Brooks

Emily Brooks ’27 is a Media Arts major with a concentration in Graphic Design. Emily is from Washington, Pennsylvania. She chose Chatham University for the small campus and experience of living in a city. Emily specializes in...