As Seen On
Name: Katherine “K.C.” Bail
Majors: Communication Studies, Political Science
Expected Graduation: Dec. 2012
Hometown: Chicago
WOLV Specialty Skill: Editing
Bio: Katherine is a producer and host of “The Entertainment Buzz”. She has interned with Fox News Channel/Fox Business Network, WXYZ Action News, WDIV Local 4, and Fox Chicago News. She also works with Big Ten’s Student U. Katherine loves that working for WOLV has given her opportunities to connect with UM’s campus and student body. After graduation (which is much too soon), she plans to pursue a career as a broadcast journalist- hopefully somewhere out west!
Name: Christina Bender
Major(s): Communication Studies, Screen Arts & Cultures
Expected Graduation: 2013
Hometown: Northville, MI
WOLV Specialty Skill: Designing graphics for Turned On and its Facebook page, as well as making packages!
Bio: Christina is a senior at the University of Michigan pursuing a double major in Communication Studies and Screen Arts and Cultures. She began working with Turned On her freshman year and worked her way up from a general crew member to director. This year she’s thrilled to join her longtime friend, Olivia Cunningham, as a co-producer of the show. Christina is also a co-founder of FILMiC, a student run creative agency for the University of Michigan, where she operates primarily as production designer and producer. Over the past few summers, Christina has worked as an assistant to the line-producer on a feature film, a production assistant on a national H&R Block commercial, and as an intern for Michigan Creative. In her spare time, Christina enjoys dancing, watching Michigan football, and drinking copious amounts of coffee.
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Name: Alison Bloom
Major(s): Screen Arts and Cultures
Expected Graduation: Winter 2014
Hometown: East Grand Rapids, MI
WOLV Specialty Skill: Causing vital broadcasting systems to crash during production
Bio: Hi! I am a junior just starting my Screen Arts and Cultures major, which I hope will look unique and relevant to future employers even though it is a bit more art theory based than broadcast journalism. I am a Wednesday night Newsfeed Anchor and Producer, and the programming director on WOLV’s executive board. I love to craft, play ukulele, and read in my free time; my favorite book ever is Life of Pi. I’m excited to spend the entirety of this semester in the WOLV office.
Name: Adam Brewster
Major(s): Communication Studies, Political Science
Expected Graduation: May 2013
Hometown: Grosse Pointe, MI
Bio: I am a senior at Michigan studying Communications and Political Science, hailing from Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan.. At WOLV I am the producer of two shows. I produce the station’s football show, Varsity Blue (WOLV’s 2010-2011 Best Show) in the fall. In the Winter I produce a show about Michigan hockey called Overtime. In addition to my duties at WOLV, I am the Executive Producer of Big Ten Network StudentU at Michigan. This program has students produce live sporting events for the Big Ten Network. These air live online and will often times be re-aired on Big Ten Network a day or two later. I am also a station engineer at WCBN-FM. I host a weekly sports show and do play-by-play announcing for Michigan hockey for WCBN.
Name: Hadas Brown
Major(s): Political Science and Communications
Expected Graduation: 2013
Hometown: New Rochelle, NY
WOLV Specialty Skill: Banter, banter, banter! I’ve often been referred to as the Banter Queen
Bio: Hadas is very excited to be leading WOLV-TV along with Margaux Sax as one of the two General Managers this year! Hadas joined WOLV as a freshman, doing weekly segments on Newsfeed. For the following two years, she served on the executive board of the station as Publicity Director, and as one of the producers and anchors of Newsfeed. Last year, she and current WOLV alum Lauren Blanchard left Newsfeed to create and produce the station’s first-ever morning show, Wake Up with WOLV (known as WUWW). WUWW is now in its second season, filming every Friday at 11 AM (the 8 AM of college life). Hadas has interned at Fox News Channel, Local 4 Detroit, and News 12 Westchester, and is looking forward to seeking a job as a news reporter upon her graduation.
Name: Andrew Craft
Major(s): Political Science, minor in Spanish
Expected Graduation: May 2014
Bio: I love the NEWS. I have aspirations of being a broadcast journalist as a career. But I’m also involved in other organizations like Greek Life and LSA Student Government. Last summer, I worked as a campaign manager to reelect my state representative. I have a twin brother on campus so don’t be confused if you see a double of me walking around.
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Name: Olivia Cunningham
Major(s): Communications, Spanish Minor
Expected Graduation: May 2013
Hometown: Kalamazoo, MI
Bio: I’m a senior about to finish my studies in Communications and Spanish. I’ve been working with Turned On for 2 years, first as the floor manager and now I’m one of the producers! I’m really excited to usher in a new era for Turned On with my co-producer Christina. This past summer I worked as a News Intern at my hometown news station, WWMT News Channel 3. I really enjoyed the experience and hope to find a career in news or television production after graduation. I’m a member of the sorority Pi Beta Phi and in my spare time I love hanging out with friends, watching South Park and Game of Thrones, and just enjoying Ann Arbor!
Name: Erica Decker
Major(s): Political Science and Communications
Expected Graduation: 2015
Hometown: Saginaw, MI
Bio: Erica is a sophomore at the University of Michigan studying Political Science and Communications Studies. She produces and anchors Monday night’s Newsfeed, as well as Wake Up With WOLV, which airs Friday mornings. Erica has interned for WNEM TV5 News, the CBS affiliate in her hometown of Saginaw, Michigan. Erica is also a member of the Victoria’s Secret PINK Street Team at the University of Michigan, and on the Communications Commission for the Central Student Government. In her spare time, Erica watches copious amounts of fictional television and professional football. She hopes to one day work in public broadcasting.
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Name: Michael DeWitt
Major(s): Communication Studies
Expected Graduation: May 2013
Hometown: Rockford, MI
WOLV Specialty Skill: On-air presentation
Bio: This is my second year at WOLV and I have worked on all 6 sports shows that WOLV offers, I have worked on Newsfeed as well. On top of WOLV, I also am a part of BTN Student U and am a supervisor for Intramural Sports here at Michigan. I enjoy romantic movies and long walks on the beach. Hope to meet you all at WOLV!
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Name: Cassie Gubow
Major(s): Chemical Engineering
Expected Graduation: May 2014
Hometown: Wixom, MI
WOLV Specialty Skill: Fixing camera one
Bio: Cassie is a junior at the university, as serves as a producer for Wednesday night Newsfeed. She has participated as part of the Newsfeed crew since her freshmen year. She participated in television production all throughout high school and is excited to continue on with the hobby here at UM. She enjoys dedicating her free time to WOLV, even though her career aspirations do not lie in the television field. She spent her summer as a program management intern for Federal-Mogul. You are most likely to run into her down on north campus, or in the basement of the Ugli.
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Name: Jade Hanson
Major(s): Communications Studies
Expected Graduation: May 2013
Hometown: Laingsburg, MI
WOLV Specialty: Using video editing software such as Motion
Bio: Jade is in her senior year and currently holds the News Director position at WOLV and as well as Associate Producer for Big Ten Student U. She has worked at the station for three years as a producer, anchor, and reporter on the show Newsfeed. Jade has also interned with HLN and ESPN. In her free time, Jade enjoys dancing and watching football.
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Name: Louise Fletke
Major(s): Communication Studies and Spanish
Expected Graduation: May 2015
Hometown: Kentwood, MI
WOLV Specialty Skill: Writing an entire script of stories an hour before a show.
Bio: Louise is in her second year in the school of LS&A studying Communication Studies and Spanish. She joined WOLV-TV the Fall of her freshman year and quickly worked her way up to becoming the producer for the show “Sportsnite.” After taking on this leadership position, she also joined the Big Ten Network Student U where she has learned some of the ins and outs of producing sporting events. An avid writer, Louise joined the Michiganensian Yearbook in the Fall of her sophomore year where she covers predominantly sports stories. Originally thinking of a profession in sports broadcasting, Louise has shifted gears more towards advertising or copy editing where she can continue to think creatively and write until her heart is content.
Name: Zach Kelch
Major(s): Communication Studies and Screen Arts and Studies
Expected Graduation: 2014
Hometown: Columbus, Ohio
WOLV Specialty Skill: Anchoring and filming
Bio: I’m a Junior this year studying Communications and SAC to continue on into broadcasting in the future. As well as being a producer of The Entertainment Buzz, I also am the Entertainment Director for WOLV and overlook Turned ON as well. I’m a member of the Men’s Swim and Dive team here at Michigan as we continue our tradition of excellence. Being from Columbus only makes me appreciate all the glory Michigan has to offer even more! Go Blue!
Name: Terry Kelly
Major(s): Screen Arts and Cultures & Communications
Expected Graduation: April 2014
Hometown: Farmington Hills, MI
WOLV Specialty Skill: The ability to remain off camera.
Bio: I’m a Producer for YSMISB. I’m a junior. I’m an associate producer for BTN Student U. I’m also in the Gilbert and Sullivan Society. I’m an extremely awkward person who never knows what to write in these things, since I don’t think most people read them anyway.
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Name: Katie Korinek
Major(s): English and Biopsychology, Cognition, & Neuroscience
Expected Graduation: May 2013
Hometown: Dexter, MI
Bio: Katie is a senior and the co-creator and producer of Wolv-TV’s only morning news show, Wake Up with Wolv–WUWW (woo)! She’s had professional production experience interning with PBS’s affiliate station, Detroit Public Television; and has also worked on another side of media, interning in Public Relations. Post-graduation, she hopes to join the field of Education as a teacher and continue garnering her journalism craft by freelancing. Helping students get plugged in to campus life is what makes her tick, so if you have a question, feel free to ask!
Name: Nicole LaGore
Major(s): Screen Arts and Cultures and Communications
Expected Graduation: May 2014
Hometown: Eastpointe, MI
Bio: I am a junior pursuing a double major in SAC and Communications. I am a producer for EBuzz and have been involved with WOLV since my freshman year. This past summer I interned in Los Angeles at a production and management company. I am also a member of the Film and Video Student Association. I hope to pursue a career in television production in the future. In my spare time you can find me watching way too much television and cheering for the Jets or Lions every Sunday.
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Name: Abby Lieberman
Major(s): Communications and Psychology
Expected Graduation: May 2013
Hometown: New City, NY
WOLV specialty skill: Co-Producer of Sportsnite, loves making packages
Bio: Abby is a sports and news lover! She is currently a junior at the University of Michigan and is dual majoring in Communications and Psychology. Abby began working at WOLV in Fall of 2010 and is now a Producer of Sportsnite, a weekly roundup of Michigan sports. In addition, Abby works for BTN Student U and enjoys sideline reporting for Michigan’s teams. She has interned for TV stations such as NBC and has written for newspapers such as New York Daily News and Patch.com. In the future Abby hopes to go into TV or print news, but she plans to continue working at WOLV and BTN Student U during her time at Michigan.
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Name: Stef Manisero
Major(s): Communications
Expected Graduation: May 2013
Hometown: Harrison, NY
WOLV Specialty Skill: Shooting and producing features
Bio: Stef has been an athlete and an avid sports fan for as long as she can remember. Majoring in communications and minoring in creative writing, Stef wishes to combine her two loves of sports and storytelling into a career of sports broadcasting. In her third year of working for the show, Stef is a producer and host of WOLV’s PTI-based sports debate show, You Say Maize, I say Blue. Stef is also in her third year of working for the Big Ten Network Student U, taking part in all production aspects of the live broadcasts of many Michigan sporting events. In the summer of 2010, Stef interned at Fox Sports Network in the ad sales department, and she spent the summer of 2012 as a feature production intern at CBS Sports Network. Stef began playing competitive tennis at age eight, and still enjoys teaching tennis in her spare time. Upon graduation, Stef looks to pursue a career working in sports television production.
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Name: Ross Patton
Major(s): Screen Arts & Cultures
Expected Graduation: May 2014
Hometown: Ypsilanti, MI
Bio: I joined WOLV TV half way through my freshman year in January of 2011 with plans of having many leadership roles within the station. I’m currently the Publicity Director for WOLV TV and co-producer of ‘Ultimate Sports Show.’ Also, I joined the Big Ten Network Student U in February of 2012 and have performed roles ranging from talent to producer for broadcasts of different Michigan athletics. Sports broadcasting is a profession I can see myself being a part of for the rest of my life, and I’ve been so fortunate to have the opportunities presented to me both inside and outside of the classroom. Go Blue!
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Name: Margaux Sax
Major(s): Communication Studies and Spanish
Expected Graduation: May 2013
Hometown: Boca Raton, Florida
WOLV Specialty Skill: Reloading graphics, footage, and sound levels after rebooting VT5 in a matter of minutes.
Bio: : Margaux Sax is a senior at the University of Michigan pursuing a dual major in Communication Studies and Spanish. She is WOLV-TV’s co General Manager as well as a Wednesday night producer for Newsfeed. She is also the station’s former Programming Director. This past summer she was a social media and promotions intern at Clear Channel Communications. She has also interned for Animal Planet’s on-air marketing department where she had the opportunity to watch footage of puppies playing to create a promo for Too Cute.
Name: Brendan Rand
Major(s): Communications
Expected Graduation: May 2015
Hometown: Westport, CT
Bio: Brendan is a sophomore studying communications. He is now a co-producer for Wolverine Alley-Oop, WOLV-TV’s basketball show. A huge sports fan, he joined WOLV-TV last year and has enjoyed working for its Sports Department in a variety of roles both on-air and off, and looks forward to continuing to do so!
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Name: Kari Rea
Major(s): Communication Studies and Political Science
Expected Graduation: April 2014
Hometown: Medina, Ohio
Bio: Kari is a junior at the University of Michigan, pursuing a double major in Communication Studies and Political Science. She calls Ohio home, but has always been a true fan of the maize and blue. Kari is enjoying her third year at WOLV and currently serves as a Monday night Newsfeed producer and the station’s New Media Director. This past summer she interned in Special Projects at WEWS, the ABC affiliate in Cleveland, OH. When she’s not at WOLV, you can find Kari playing with her golden retriever Bo, watching reruns of Friends, or sipping on a large cup of coffee.
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Name: Angela Reilly
Major(s): Screen Arts and Cultures & Communications
Expected Graduation: April 2014
Hometown: South Lyon, Michigan
Bio: Angela is double majoring is Communication and Screen Arts and Culture. She has been apart of WOLV-TV since her sophomore year and now as a junior she is the producer of “WOLV- Talk” the first online show at WOLV-TV!
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Name: Shelbey S. Roberts
Major(s): Communication Studies
Expected Graduation: April 2015
Hometown: Canton, MI
WOLV Specialty Skill: Smiling
Bio: This is Shelbey’s second year working with WOLV-TV. As a sophomore interested in broadcast journalism, she serves as both a producer and co-anchor for Newsfeed, which airs on Monday and Wednesday nights. When Shelbey is not working with WOLV-TV, she actively promotes social justice as a community assistant within UofM’s residential housing department. While keeping her signature smile, Shelbey strives to learn as much as she can about the news-related world.
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Name: Annie Sabo
Major(s): Communications
Expected Graduation: May 2015
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Bio: Annie is a sophomore studying Communications. She produces and hosts Wednesday’s Sportsnite show. Annie has interned with the Yankees YES Network in New York. Annie loves working for WOLV’s Sports Department as well as The Big Ten’s Student U Team at Michigan. Upon graduating, Annie hopes to pursue a career in Sports Broadcasting, hopefully in a big city such as New York.
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Name: Jay Sarkar
Major(s): Communication Studies
Expected Graduation: December 2013
Hometown: Ann Arbor, MI
WOLV Specialty Skill: Jay is a self-proclaimed redshirt Junior who started at WOLV in January, 2011. Hailing from Ann Arbor and after doing seven years of forensics in middle school and high school, he decided to start at WOLV on You Say Maize, I Say Blue. In the fall of 2011, he, along with Ross Patton, launched one of WOLV’s newest shows, Ultimate Sports Show, for which he co-produces and writes for in addition to serving as its editor. At Michigan he is also involved with the Big Ten Student U program, where he enjoys working in a variety of different positions, specifically as a color commentator for baseball and soccer. In the summer of 2012, Jay was able to use his WOLV experience as a film intern with the University of Michigan Athletic Department. In his spare time you can find him watching sports and tailgating on football saturdays carrying around one of his beloved championship belts. Upon graduating, Jay hopes to enter the exciting world of sports television, working for ESPN, Fox Sports, CBS Sports or NBC Sports. His dream job is to host FOX NFL Sunday or to be a play by play commentator for professional football or European soccer.
Name: Rachel Sylora
Major(s): Communication Studies & Political Science, Spanish (Minor)
Expected Graduation: May 2015
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Bio: Rachel is a sophomore pursuing a double major in Communications and Political Science, with a minor in Spanish. In her second year at WOLV-TV, she serves as one of the producers of The Entertainment Buzz. Following graduation, Rachel plans to attend graduate school in either NYC, Los Angeles, or Chicago. Eventually she hopes to break into the broadcast journalism or entertainment industry. When not at WOLV-TV, you can find Rachel playing tennis, shopping, or spending time with family and friends.
Name: Alexis Wierenga
Major(s): Screen Arts and Cultures, Communications
Expected Graduation: May 2015
Hometown: Hudsonville, MI
WOLV Specialty Skill: Packages
Bio: Alexis is a sophomore at the University of Michigan hailing from West Michigan. You can catch her Monday nights on WOLV-TV’s Newsfeed where she produces, directs, writes, reports, and edits for the weekly program. In addition to WOLV-TV, she is involved with M-agination Films student production group, Arts Ambassadors, the Adelia Cheever program, A-Capella, New Life Church, K-grams, and various other student organizations. This past summer she interned in Guatemala City for 11 weeks for a ministry network called Estrategia de Transformación as a photographer and video producer. After graduation, Alexis hopes to pursue a career in broadcasting or photojournalism.