2019-2020 Staff
Lacey Barke
Editor-In-Chief
Lacey Barke has been a Spur staff writer since fall 2018. She worked spring semester 2019 as a student worker distributing papers and assisting with the print editing process before becoming Editor in Chief for the 2019-2020 school...
Sabrina Pankratz
Commentary Editor, Managing Editor
A former staff writer, Sabrina Pankratz is the current 2019-2020 commentary and managing editor for the Spur.
Hanna Vos
A&E Editor, Variety Editor
Hanna Vos is from a small town in Iowa called Kingsley. She is double-majoring in Sociology and Professional Writing & Communication. She aspires to enter the world of professional writing as an independent editor. Hanna began wr...
Erin Perkins
Business Manager
Erin Perkins is the 2019-2020 Spur business manager. Through her work, Perkins has vastly improved our publication's formal correspondence. Perkins has managed our fiscal records with responsibility and professionalism.
Madi Brovold
Graphic Design Intern
Madi Brovold is the 2019-2020 graphic design intern. Through her work, Brovold has improved online visuals and has created monthly promotional posters for our publication. In addition, Madi has worked with us through formatting...
Benjamin Engels
Staff Writer
Benjamin Engels is an SMSU Spur staff writer as a part of Ruthe Thompson's journalism class.
Yuxuan Cai (Tracy)
Staff Writer
Yuxyan Cai, or Tracy, is an SMSU Spur staff writer as a part of Ruthe Thompson's journalism class.
Dede Williams
Staff Writer
Dede Williams is an SMSU Spur staff writer as a part of Ruthe Thompson's journalism class.
Sara Karpen
Staff Writer
Sara Karpen is an SMSU Spur staff writer as a part of Ruthe Thompson's journalism class.
Sam Gerber
Staff Writer
Sam Gerber is an SMSU Spur staff writer as a part of Ruthe Thompson's journalism class.
Jocelyn Hayden
Staff Writer
Jocelyn Hayden is an SMSU Spur staff writer as a part of Ruthe Thompson's journalism class. Hayden is also a member of the Spur staff as a student worker aiding in social media posts. Jocelyn is a sophomore from Springfield,...
Meghan Sullivan
Staff Writer
Meghan Sullivan is a Professional Writing and Communication Major with a minor in Literature and Public Relations. Meghan grew up in Mason City, Iowa, which is located in the north central portion of the state. Meghan decided...
Collin Drey
Staff Writer
Collin Drey is a staff writer for the SMSU Spur. Drey has been a staff writer since fall semester 2018. Drey is a sophomore majoring in professional writing and communications.
Olivia Chester
Staff Writer
Olivia Chester is an SMSU Spur staff writer as a part of Ruthe Thompson's journalism class.
Cory Becker
Staff Writer
Cory Becker is a staff writer for the Spur. Becker's articles were centralized around political action, and he published a series of articles following 2020 US Presidential candidates.
Caitlin Schmidt
Staff Writer
Caitlin Schmidt has been a Spur staff writer since fall 2018. Schmidt enjoys writing articles about theater, as she is intimately involved with SMSU's theater department.
Muna Mohamed
Guest Writer
Muna Mohamed is the 2019-2020 Student Body President and a guest writer for the Spur.