The Student News Site of Buena Vista University

The Tack Online

The Student News Site of Buena Vista University

The Tack Online

The Student News Site of Buena Vista University

The Tack Online

2022-2023 Staff

Joceline Medina
Co-Editor in Chief

Joceline Medina

I’m Joceline, a senior, digital media major, and this year’s Co-Editor in Chief. This will be my third year writing for The Tack! When I’m not writing, I’m listening to music or hanging out with my cat, Frankie. Besid...

Jadyn Forbes
Co-Editor in Chief

Jadyn Forbes

Hi! My name is Jadyn Forbes and I am Co-Editor in Chief this year. I am a senior double major in Digital Media and Strategic Public Relations, originally from Indianola, Iowa. Since being on campus, I have also become involved...

Carter Soyer
Feature Editor

Carter Soyer

Hello! My name is Carter Soyer, and I am a Freshman from Glidden, Iowa. I am majoring in Digital Media. Along with being involved in the Tack I am a part of the Psychology Club, SAB, BVTV, and the Wellness Club. Additionally, I am also involve...

Abby Clark
Sports Editor

Abby Clark

Hi, my name is Abby Clark. I’m a Sophomore from Urbandale, Iowa. I am an Accounting major with a concentration in Sports Business and Management. I am part of the BVU Softball team and a manager for the Football team. I joined The Tack this ...

Hunter Vasey
Opinion Editor

Hunter Vasey

Hi, I’m Hunter Vasey a senior Digital Media major with a minor in Psychology. I’m from Guthrie Center, a small town in southwest Iowa. Buena Vista University has opened me up to so many new experiences and cultures. I’ve...

Joel Sikora
Staff

Joel Sikora

I'm Joel Sikora, a junior digital media major with a music production minor. In addition to The Tack, I am also involved with KBVU and BVTV, as the social media manager. ...

Abby Kraft
Staff

Abby Kraft

I’m Abby Kraft, a junior digital media major from Newell, Iowa. In addition to writing for The Tack, I’m involved in the Rodeo club, Esports, Agriculture club, and am the social media assistant for the Department of Agriculture at B...

Joshua Tigges
Staff

Joshua Tigges

Hello, I'm Joshua Tigges, a Junior Digital Media major with a minor in Psychology from Carroll, IA. My love for photography started at a young age and has blossomed ever since. Now, I can't help but gaze at the awe of the natural...

Cassidy Weide
Staff

Cassidy Weide

Hi! My name is Cassidy Weide. I am a freshman from Nora Springs, Iowa. I am a mathematics major with a secondary education licensure, including an endorsement in STRAT II. In addition to writing for The Tack, I am a member of the BVU...

Max Murphy
Staff

Max Murphy

Hello, my name is Max Murphy and I am currently a senior from Sioux City, Iowa. I am a Business Marketing and Secondary Business Education double major with a minor in Digital Media. I joined The Tack to improve my writing skills and to shed light on events that are happening around BVU. ...

Jackson Trotman
Staff

Jackson Trotman

Hey, I’m Jackson Trotman. I’m a music production major with a minor in digital media. I’m a captain of the esports department and I very obviously enjoy music! I could also probably decimate you in pickleball.

Jaxon Van Pelt
Staff

Jaxon Van Pelt

My name is Jaxon Van Pelt and I am a sophomore at BVU. I am a Sports Business and Digital Media double major. I am on the baseball team here at Buena Vista and I enjoy sports, video games, and movies.

Kosuke Fukuda
Staff

Kosuke Fukuda

Hey! I’m Kosuke. I’m a junior with a major in digital media and a minor in business. I am an international student at BVU from Tokyo, Japan. I am the social media director for the International Club, I played basketball at BVU, and ...

Bailey Houston
Staff

Bailey Houston

Hello! My name is Bailey Houston. I am a senior from Sioux Rapids, Iowa. I am a social work major with a psychology minor. In addition to writing for The Tack, I am a member of the BVU Cheer and Stunt team, and am involved with...