
Sophie is a senior at Michigan State majoring in social relations and policy and minoring in documentary production. She has been at The Impact in one way or another since 2016. Her current position is News Director and host of the Undercurrent, WDBM's weekly news and storytelling podcast.

Taylor is a senior journalism major with a concentration in writing and editing and a minor in media photography. She is also currently pursuing her masters in environmental and science journalism. Taylor hosts the weekly audio narrative podcast “The Undercurrent,” and leads the news department helping the team to produce written and audio content centered around the MSU, East Lansing and Lansing communities.

Emelia Duffield, News Producer | June 29, 2026

Helena Najar, Writer | June 23, 2026

Vincent Early, Writer | April 3, 2026

Vincent Early, Writer | April 2, 2026

Sophie Sparkman, Writer | March 31, 2026

Chloe Mavis, Culture Editor | April 24, 2026

Sarah Lauzon, News Editor | April 20, 2026

Sora Page, News Editorial Assistant | April 13, 2026

Liam Clymer, Multimedia Journalist | April 8, 2026

Sarah Lauzon, News Editor | April 1, 2026

On April 9, the MSU Museum brought National Poetry Month to life with the “Blurred Realities” poetry slam. Drawing inspiration from the...

Emelia Duffield, News Producer | June 29, 2026

Helena Najar, Writer | June 23, 2026

Vincent Early, Writer | April 3, 2026

Vincent Early, Writer | April 2, 2026

Sophie Sparkman, Writer | March 31, 2026

On April 9, the MSU Museum brought National Poetry Month to life with the “Blurred Realities” poetry slam. Drawing inspiration from the...

Emelia Duffield, News Producer | June 29, 2026

Helena Najar, Writer | June 23, 2026

Vincent Early, Writer | April 3, 2026

Vincent Early, Writer | April 2, 2026

Sophie Sparkman, Writer | March 31, 2026

On April 9, the MSU Museum brought National Poetry Month to life with the “Blurred Realities” poetry slam. Drawing inspiration from the...

Emelia Duffield, News Producer | June 29, 2026

Helena Najar, Writer | June 23, 2026

Vincent Early, Writer | April 3, 2026

Vincent Early, Writer | April 2, 2026

Sophie Sparkman, Writer | March 31, 2026

On April 9, the MSU Museum brought National Poetry Month to life with the “Blurred Realities” poetry slam. Drawing inspiration from the...
- NASCAR returns to Michigan International Speedway for the Firekeepers Casino 400 June 10, 2026
- Gallery: Detroit Grand Prix takes over streets of downtown June 8, 2026
- 3 takeaways from the Michigan State football spring showcase April 20, 2026
- New look Michigan State football makes first impressions in spring showcase April 19, 2026
- Michigan State climbs back from early deficit, UConn holds strong down the stretch March 28, 2026
- Impact Scout Team: What to expect from Hurley’s Huskies in the third round against MSU March 27, 2026

Emelia Duffield, News Producer | June 29, 2026

Helena Najar, Writer | June 23, 2026

Vincent Early, Writer | April 3, 2026

Vincent Early, Writer | April 2, 2026

Sophie Sparkman, Writer | March 31, 2026

On April 9, the MSU Museum brought National Poetry Month to life with the “Blurred Realities” poetry slam. Drawing inspiration from the...
- NASCAR returns to Michigan International Speedway for the Firekeepers Casino 400 June 10, 2026
- Gallery: Detroit Grand Prix takes over streets of downtown June 8, 2026
- 3 takeaways from the Michigan State football spring showcase April 20, 2026
- New look Michigan State football makes first impressions in spring showcase April 19, 2026
- Michigan State climbs back from early deficit, UConn holds strong down the stretch March 28, 2026
- Impact Scout Team: What to expect from Hurley’s Huskies in the third round against MSU March 27, 2026

Emelia Duffield, News Producer | June 29, 2026

Helena Najar, Writer | June 23, 2026

Vincent Early, Writer | April 3, 2026

Vincent Early, Writer | April 2, 2026

Sophie Sparkman, Writer | March 31, 2026

On April 9, the MSU Museum brought National Poetry Month to life with the “Blurred Realities” poetry slam. Drawing inspiration from the...

Emelia Duffield, News Producer | June 29, 2026

Helena Najar, Writer | June 23, 2026

Vincent Early, Writer | April 3, 2026

Vincent Early, Writer | April 2, 2026

Sophie Sparkman, Writer | March 31, 2026

On April 9, the MSU Museum brought National Poetry Month to life with the “Blurred Realities” poetry slam. Drawing inspiration from the...
- NASCAR returns to Michigan International Speedway for the Firekeepers Casino 400 June 10, 2026
- Gallery: Detroit Grand Prix takes over streets of downtown June 8, 2026
- 3 takeaways from the Michigan State football spring showcase April 20, 2026
- New look Michigan State football makes first impressions in spring showcase April 19, 2026
- Michigan State climbs back from early deficit, UConn holds strong down the stretch March 28, 2026
- Impact Scout Team: What to expect from Hurley’s Huskies in the third round against MSU March 27, 2026















