Helena Florez is a junior from Henderson, NC, originally from Bogotá Colombia, majoring in Media and Journalism with a concentration in Advertising and Public Relations and a minor in Entrepreneurship at UNC Chapel Hill. Helena serves as a reporter for The Durham Voice, where she is especially interested in how storytelling, branding and strategy

Jemimah is a senior from Concord, North Carolina, double majoring in Political Science and Journalism with a minor in Business. Jemimah is writer for the Durham Voice and is particularly interested in reporting on the history, culture, and people of Durham. She aims to approach her reporting through a people-first lens in order to

Jeremiah Artacho is a junior from Durham, North Carolina, majoring in media and journalism after transferring from Durham Technical Community College. Artacho is a sports reporter for The Durham Voice, while also serving as a staff writer for The Daily Tar Heel’s sports desk. Previously, Artacho has written for The Sporting News, Athlon Sports,

Melodi Carty is a senior from Shelby, North Carolina, majoring in Media and Journalism with minors in Music and African, African American and Diasporic Studies at UNC-Chapel Hill. She is a reporter for The Durham Voice interested in covering the Bull City arts scene. As a previous reporter for UNC’s student radio show, Carolina

Sarah Fulp is a junior from Cape Carteret, North Carolina, majoring in journalism and political science. She is currently working for the Durham Voice as a reporter and photographer, covering stories ranging from community clubs to environmental organizations, in hopes of raising community awareness of opportunities near them. I previously worked as the photographer

Kendall Allen is a senior from Darnestown, Maryland, pursuing a major in Journalism and a minor in Social and Economic Justice. He currently serves as a reporter for Durham Voice covering medicine, public policy and Sports. The Durham Voice has granted Kendall the opportunity to cover important issues within public health, education, and sports.

Zora Hollie is a junior majoring in journalism and political science. Originally from Los Angeles, she is currently working as a reporter for the Durham Voice. She hopes to write stories that shed light on marginalized communities in the BullCity, whether that’s people of color or low-income households. Zora has experience as a senior

Gabe Thumm is a junior at UNC-Chapel Hill, majoring in Media & Journalism and Political Science. Serving as a reporter for Durham Voice, he plans on covering local politics and political actors leading up to the 2026 midterm elections. He is the assistant audience engagement editor at The Daily Tar Heel, curating the newspaper’s

Lauren LaRoche is a junior majoring in Media & Journalism and Political Science, with a minor in Health and Society. Originally from Apex, North Carolina, Lauren serves as a reporter for Durham Voice. She is particularly interested in spotlighting small local businesses and community activities across Durham. Lauren is drawn to stories that highlight

Tess Alongi is a junior majoring in Media & Journalism and Political Science from Wayland, Massachusetts, and serves as a reporter for Durham Voice. She is particularly interested in covering education and politics, recognizing their significant impact on how Durham functions and grows. She has previously worked for two student media organizations and interned