Tayler Shaw is a senior majoring in journalism and Spanish for the professions and minoring in anthropology and leadership studies. She is from Littleton, Colorado. Her interests include explanatory and solutions journalism on topics ranging from education, culture and community-based issues.

Claire Purnell is a sophomore journalism major at CU Boulder. She is from Louisville, Kentucky. She ended her ice dancing career in 2019 to follow her dreams of being a writer and to experience a normal college life. Claire is now a spin instructor, Diversity co-chair of her sorority (Alpha Phi) and she loves all things health, happiness and fitness.

Nic Tamayo is a freshman studying journalism at CU. Originally from Colorado Springs, he’s an avid baker, a lover of literature and a (former) barista.

Abby Schirmacher is a junior majoring in journalism and minoring in business and sociology. She is from Erie, Colorado. Abby enjoys spending time with her family and friends, binge watching her favorite Netflix shows and studying at local coffee shops. She also loves to read, write and hike in her free time.

Madeleine is a senior from Parker, Colorado, studying political science and evolutionary biology. Besides writing, she likes crafting, watching movies, listening to music and trying new foods. Her dream is to live in a big city and work as a journalist.

Claire is a junior majoring in communications and journalism. She is from Grand Junction, Colorado. Claire enjoys going on hiking, reading and finding new recipes to cook. She also is happy being with friends, family and playing with her family’s dogs back home. 

Britney Eschelman is a junior at the University of Colorado Boulder majoring in strategic communications and minoring in journalism. She is from Sacramento, California and enjoys being outdoors, cooking and spending time with her family and friends.

Cayden Stice is a senior majoring in history and political science, originally from Longmont, Colorado. Outside of school, Cayden enjoys learning more about local history, along with hiking and spending time with his two Newfoundland dogs.

Arjun is a freshman studying political science and piano performance. He was born and raised right here in Boulder, Colorado, and enjoys hiking, playing chess, writing music and spending way too much time reading about politics. 

Amir is a junior majoring in  molecular and cell biology with a minor in space. He is from Morrison, Colorado, and loves enjoying the Colorado outdoors, as well as being a huge Avs fan. 

Nathan Bowersox is a junior pursuing a major in advertising, a minor in business and a writing certificate. He is originally from Castle Rock, Colorado and enjoys playing golf, volleyball and collecting sneakers in his free time. He is also the marketing manager at The Bold.

Piper Vaughn is from Castle Rock, Colorado, and is a senior majoring in journalism with a minor in english. Vaughn is the Arts and Entertainment editor and  will also be taking on The Bold’s new video section! She enjoys her dog, spending time with friends and family and loves to run. Piper has been involved in several organizations including The Bold, CMCI Honors Program, NewsTeam Boulder, Alpha Phi, and was a fellow for News21 in Phoenix, Arizona.