Yaz (he/him) is the current DEI director and is a human biology and leadership major. His favorite genres are rnb, house, and afrobeats. “Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha. I want all the smoke, uh” - Childish Gambino...

Sophie Champion is a writer and volunteer here at Impact. Her major is neuroscience, but her passion for creativity and art keeps her going. Listening to music is one of her favorite hobbies. For her, listening to music means...

Brooke Racine (she/her) is a first-year student studying journalism at Michigan State. Besides writing for Impact and simply being cool, she enjoys playing her bass guitar, record collecting, creative writing, driving around aimless...

Jovana (she/they) is majoring in Comparative Cultures and Politics and is a pomegranate and leopard print enthusiast. Their favorite genres are electroclash, turbo folk, and 2000s pop. "Go insane, go insane/ throw some gli...

Sabrina (She/Her) is the Engagement Editor here at the Impact. She is double majoring in Professional and Public writing and English with a creative writing concentration. If she is not reading or writing, she is listening to mus...

Straight outta Shaw Lane... Tomás Tello (he/him) aka Mix Masta Más is a junior studying Supply Chain Management here to supply your listening pleasure with a mix of pure urban classics and modern hits on the Vibe. A fun fact...

Karla (she/her) is a psychology major who is bilingual, speaking both Spanish and English. She loves making and watching movies and is also a huge history nerd. "My persuasion can build a nation." -Beyonce 

Thomas Libecco (He/They) is a first-year environmental geosciences major. He loves film photography and practicing his karate in the pit. “We’re all compost in training” - Days N Daze

Ryan Beylerian (he/him) is a junior at MSU studying English and Graphic Design. He spent the last two years taking art classes in community college and listening to a lot of different music. He’s open to listening to any kind...

Ashley Morgan (she/her) is a freshman at Michigan State University majoring in journalism. She joined the Impact in 2023 as a volunteer writer for the entertainment team and as a member of the music review team. Some of her favori...

Robbie Sullivan (he/him) is a physics major at Michigan State University graduating in May of 2024. As a volunteer at the Impact, he loves beat-making, creative writing, audio mixing and all kinds of music. When he isn’t in...

Ian Randall (He/Him) is an advertising management major at Michigan State. In his free time, he can be found bent over his guitar or playing Red Dead Redemption II. His favorite films are Top Gun and Napoleon Dynamite, and he f...

Karson Sims (she/they) is a journalism major and documentary production minor at MSU. She spends her free time watching cartoons, crocheting and gaming. Her music taste stretches from swing to metal, but you can most often find her...

Ashe Burr (they/them) is a third year student majoring in both professional and public writing and Japanese. Their love for music has taken them across the world (digitally and physically) in pursuit for new sounds. When not looking...

Riya Patchava is a writer and volunteer at Impact. She is a Creative Advertising major with plans to graduate in the spring of 2026. Along with writing articles, Riya can be found obsessively rewatching her favorite shows, shamelessly...

Ryan Wilbert (he/him) is a sophomore at MSU studying Information Science. He is usually found either playing his guitar or eating Crunch bars from the Sparty’s markets. His favorite artists include Car Seat Headrest, Radiohead...

Colby Schikora is a senior studying sports journalism. He is in his second year at Impact and is currently the men's and women's socer beat reporter. He is also involved with Spartan Sports Report as a producer.  ...

Avery (she/her) is a junior studying graphic design. Avery works as an event DJ for Impact, and you will most likely always find her passing some volleyballs for the Michigan State Volleyball team. She loves discovering the be...

Lucy (she/her) is an Interdisciplinary Humanities major with focus areas in Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Sustainable Agriculture. She have been a Spartan before she was born, and has been listening and performing music fo...

Carly Hiner (she/her) is studying Communications and Public relations with a focus towards film and media. She works on professional film sets outside of school, and this last summer helped market movies for Focus Features! Her fav...

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Ava Moschet (She/Her) is a sophomore at MSU and Event DJ for The Impact. She is studying Journalism with minors in Broadcasting and German with the dream of becoming an On-Air News Anchor for a major News company. She loves all...

Mya (She/Her/Hers) is a senior at MSU, majoring in marketing, who joined Impact as a volunteer in the fall of 2022. In her free time, she enjoys creating music, gaming, and exploring the world of cinema. Notable artists that insp...

Kyle (he/him) is a junior at MSU studying Computer Science and has been volunteering with the Impact since his freshman year. He prides himself on being the worst chess player of all time but doesn't pride himself on the amount ...

Claudia Braesch (She/Her) is a sophomore at MSU studying public relations and popular culture. Outside of her deep love of radio programming, she's passionate about indie rock and brit-pop. Claudia can almost always be found li...

Aden (He/Him/His) is an Organizational Communication major, currently in his third year at MSU. He enjoys spicy food, R&B and funk music, and petting strangers dogs. In addition to outreach coordination, Aden is an on air dj a...

Molly Wright (she/her/hers) is a senior at Michigan State University studying environmental journalism and minoring in media photography. She has been with Impact since 2022 and is currently the host of The Roundup podcast. In h...

Maddy (she/her) is a sophomore at MSU studying psychology. She’s just recently joined Impact as a graphic designer and is super excited to be a part of it all. She loves to read, hike, dance badly to good music, and play on ...

Catherine (she/her) is an International Relations major. A fun fact about her is that she has a dual citizenship. "Can't a girl just do the best she can?" - Lana Del Rey...

Sophie Elrick (she/her)  is a Graphic Design major specializing in illustration. Sophie has a fancy for frogs, bugs, botanicals, and all things whimsical. In addition, she has been a member of the Impact since 2020, and she is...

Cameron Crawford (he/him/his) is a junior at Michigan State University studying Social Relations & Policy, with a minor in Public Relations. He's gotten one year under his belt as live music director at the station, and he ho...

Aaron (he/him) is a third-year Digital Storytelling student at MSU. Music is incredibly important to him, which is why he loves Impact! His favorite bands are Orchid, The Cure, and Nails. He hopes to one day work in film product...

Sophie (She/Her) is a Mediated Communication major with a minor in Documentary Film Making. Some fun facts about her are that she loves fashion, dancing, and memoirs. Her favorite songs are National Anthem by Lana del Rey, Maki...

Nicolas (he/him) is a Digital Storytelling major here at MSU. A few fun facts about him are that he's stepped on a sea urchin, can wiggle his nose and eyebrows, is a super taster, and he loves cooking and trying new foods. "A va...

Maco (he/she) is a sophomore pursuing dual degrees in Journalism and Vocal Performance. She was told by her mom to apply for a job on campus, and it just so happened that Impact 89FM was hiring! Before college, he was the Secreta...

Drew (he/him) is currently a senior studying Chemical Engineering. When he is not at the station or drowning in homework, he enjoys playing guitar, writing music, and cooking. "And then one day you find, ten years have got...

Nicholas Sanchez (he/him/his) is a senior at Michigan State University. He is the host of Thee Hourz O’ Power, the longest running specialty show at impact, as well as an airstaff coach for new DJs. He studies Journalism and has...

Sophia (she/her) is studying Music Education and Math Education at MSU. Her favorite music genres are musical theatre, contemporary Christian music, and pop. “Things aren’t beautiful all on their own. Beautiful comes from r...

Charlotte (she/her/hers) is a Senior, her major is Human Biology and she is minoring in Bioethics. She loves taking walks and enjoying live music. She has been with the Impact since the fall of 2022. “Sunshine Daydream ...

Rachel (she/her) is from Troy, MI and is in her second year at MSU studying Digital Storytelling. She has a passion for making funny videos and posting her creations to social media for the world to see. She’s always down for...

I'm Alyssa (she/her), a senior at MSU studying graphic design. Art and the creative realm have been a part of me for as long as I can remember and I'm thrilled to bring my passions to Impact. In my free time, I love to be outside, l...

William Misterovich (he/him) is a Fisheries and Wildlife major who loves playing with sequencers, synthesizers, and anything that makes a sound as well as recording music.  "Kahlua shooter, DUI scooter." -MJ Lenderman ...

Adam (he/him) is a 5th year student studying Food Science and minoring in Beverage Science and Technology. He currently works as the Marketing Director and the Co-Host of The Flashback, previously serving as a Media Librarian. He ...

Catherine (she/her) is a Civil Engineering major, she plays instruments and makes art outside of class. “what if I say I will never surrender?” - pretender by Foo Fighters...

Sophia Straub (she/her) is a senior at Michigan State studying Experience Architecture and minoring in Graphic Design. She joined the Impact in the summer of 2023 as a graphic designer. In her free time, she loves drawing, pa...

Ashley Land (she/her) is a fifth-year accounting student at MSU. She has been a part of the radio station for the past four years and previously held the Marketing Director position. She is also the host of Pity Party, Impact 8...

Jake (he/him) is Senior studying Computer Science. He is the Digital Media Director at Impact and has been involved since Fall 2021. In the rare case that he's not at the station, he's probably somewhere taking photos, at a concert...

Sydney Sims (she/they) is the Music Director at Impact! They are Majoring in Creative Advertising with a minor in Photography. They have been apart of the Impact for a year, and their favorite teams to be apart of were Music Review,...

Delaney Rogers (she/her) is a first-year graduate student studying Journalism, but has been at the Impact for over 4 years! Prior to her current role at the station, she was the News Director and Station Manager. Delaney spend...

Sam Kurtzman (he/him) is a senior at MSU studying Information Science. When he isn’t playing with power tools or perfecting his Paulie Gualtieri impression he serves as the Operations Manager for Impact. As The Impact’s resident...

Megan Samp (She/Her/Hers) is a current MSU broadcast journalism student. She is an eager learner, looking to further expand her broadcast journalism knowledge and experience utilizing her writing, broadcast and production skil...

Claire Bacarella (she/her) is a senior studying Journalism with a minor in broadcast. Prior to her role at the station, she was the News Editor and News Producer of The Undercurrent. When she's not hanging out at the station, Cla...

Taylor Truszkowski (she/her/hers) is a senior journalism and political science major at Michigan State. She is the current head of Impact's news department. In addition to producing news content, she enjoys writing fiction and...

Rachel (she/her/hers) is a senior at MSU studying Journalism with a minor in Broadcasting. She found her love for radio in high school, where she was the News Director and a DJ for 89.5 WAHS Avondale Community Radio. She has be...

Tessa (she/her) is a senior MSU student pursuing a double major in Acting and Broadcast Journalism. She is the senior news producer & host of Exposure for Impact 89FM & works at a local TV station as a reporter and prod...

Gabby (she/her/hers) is a senior studying journalism and the entertainment editorial assistant here at the Impact. Gabby enjoys reading, eating sushi and doing yoga. She loves jamming to E.L.O., Wallows, Pearl Jam, push baby and St...

Isabelle Robles (she/her), from San Jose, CA, is a junior studying Criminal Justice with a double minor in Security Management and Law, Justice, and Public Policy. When she's not at the station, you can probably find her on an i...

PJ (he/him) is a Board Op for the Impact. He is a junior at MSU majoring in both psychology and journalism, with a minor in sports journalism and youth and society. In his free time, PJ likes to play sports with his friends inc...

Maggie (she/her) is in her third year of Digital Storytelling and sixth year as a DJ. As Programming Assistant, she adds new music weekly to keep our airwaves sounding fresh. Tune into The Fuzz on Wednesdays from 10 pm-1 am to ge...

Shay Gale (he/him) is a senior at Michigan State University currently pursuing a bachelors in Human Resource & Labor Relations. He joined Impact in 2022 as a volunteer for multiple teams and eventually ending up as a Media L...

Jack (he/him) is a Journalism major focusing in sports reporting and media photography. Growing up in nearby Okemos, Michigan, he has been a lifelong Spartan and is proud to sport the green and white. Jack is a big Baby Keem fan...

A.J. Evans (He/Him/His) is the Sports Editor at Impact 89FM. He is from Southfield, Michigan and is majoring in journalism. He has covered football, women's and men's basketball for the Impact. “Stay far from timid, only make moves when your heart’s in it, a...

Andrew Buckman (He/Him) is in his second year at MSU studying journalism. He has covered multiple sports for Impact, appeared on podcasts and has worked in different roles with the football team. In his free time, Andrew loves to...

Evan (he/him) is a junior journalism major from West Bloomfield, Michigan. He previously was a baseball beat writer for Impact. Evan also does board oping. His favorite sports are baseball and soccer He can recite the Abbott and...

Faith (she/her/hers) is a junior studying Journalism with a concentration in writing, reporting, and editing and a minor in history. She has covered a wide range of MSU sports, including volleyball, gymnastics, football, and ...

Mike Merucci (he/him) is a creative advertising major here at Michigan State, and with a Dr. Pepper always in hand, he leads the Impact's music journalism efforts. His musical loves are Death Grips, Tim Hecker and Carly Rae Jeps...

Jay is a senior studying Mediated Communications at Michigan State. He joined Impact in September of 2021 as a volunteer. Jay is the Michigan State Football & women's soccer beat reporter for the Impact sports department. His in...

Mckenna (she/her) is a Professional and Public Writing Major and has been at Impact since 2019. As Program Director, she oversees the content we put over out airwaves! As for "spare time" nonsense, she has nary a hobby to mention,...

Zach (he/him) is a senior journalism student who has in his fourth year at Impact! In his time at the station, he has covered many sports including men’s and women’s basketball, football and baseball.