2018-2019 Staff
Hannah Kramer
Assistant Arts and Life Editor
Hello everyone! I’m Hannah Kramer and I’m from West Des Moines Iowa. I’m an Art Education Major and currently I’m the Assistant Arts and Life editor on The Tack! In my free time I enjoy traveling and anything artsy. I...
Taylor VanHorn
Assistant Arts and Life Editor
My name is Taylor VanHorn. I am a junior, Psychology major, minoring in Gender Women’s Studies and Trauma Advocacy. My position on the Tack is the Assistant Editor for the Arts and Life section. I am the president of SHIFT,...
Anthony Gallagher
Blogger
Hello Friends, my name is Anthony Gallagher, but I go by A.G. I am a sophomore at Buena Vista University majoring in business education. I am from Moville, Iowa. I play golf at BVU and I am also a member of the student-athlete...
Tanner Jensen
Copy Editor
I am a senior English major with a minor in Digital Media. I serve as the Tack's copy editor. Outside of the Tack, I work as a writing tutor in the CAE, a mentor for the BV Buddies program, and the President of the Anime &...
Allyssa Ertz
Editor-in-Chief
I'm Allyssa, & I'm one of the Editors-in-Chief of The Tack! As a junior, I am pursuing a major in Digital Media with tracks in Communication and Graphic Design. As well as being a member of The Tack, I am also the secret...
Olivia Wieseler
Editor-in-Chief
Hi everyone! My name is Olivia, and I am a junior Digital Media and English double major. I am the co-Editor-in-Chief with Allyssa Ertz, and I'm loving every second of it! I've been a part of The Tack since my freshman year,...
Emily Kenny
Editor-in-Chief
Hey everyone! My name is Emily, I am the co-editor-in-chief of The Tack. I am a senior at Buena Vista University. I am a double major in psychology and digital media. Photography is my passion. I have been doing photography for...
Alyssa Donnelly
Lifestyle & News Photographer
Hi y'all! My name is Alyssa Donnelly, I'm a Strategic Public Relations major, with a digital media minor! I have been apart of The Tack for three years, as the News Assistant Editor, and Arts & Life Assistant Editor, this...
Kimberly Diaz
Multimedia Editor
Hello everyone! My name is Kimberly Diaz and I am a Music Production major with a Digital Media minor. I am serving as the co-editor for the Multimedia section for the Tack. I am also the Digital Content Producer for BVTV and...
Justin Forkpa
News and Arts & Life Photographer
My name is Justin Forkpa and I am a sophomore Biomedical science and Theatre Double major. I am a photographer for the Tack. Some other activities and clubs I’m involved in includes BSU, SAB, ROTC, Alpha Psi Omega, Blind Baby,...
Ella Wiebusch
News Editor
Hello! My name is Ella Wiebusch, and I am the News Editor for The Tack. I am a junior at Buena Vista University, majoring in Digital Media with an emphasis in Design. This will be my third year working with The Tack; I previously...
Isabel Haas
Opinion Editor
Hey y’all! My name is Isabel, and I am a junior Digital Media major here at BV. I am originally from Dallas, Texas, but just recently moved to Storm Lake with my family. Along with being the Opinion Editor for The Tack Online,...
Aubrey Anderson
Social Media Manager
Hi, fellow BV'ers! My name is Aubrey, and I am the Social Media & Blog Manager for The Tack this year. I am a senior, Communication Studies major with hopes of working for a non-profit when I graduate. Here on campus, I am a...
Tanner Frost
Sports Editor
Hello there! My name is Tanner Frost, and I’m a sophomore from Boone, Iowa. I’m a Digital Media major with a minor in Theatre, and will be acting as one of The Tack’s two sports editors! I’m also acting as a Sports Director...
Allie Hartman
Sports Photography
Hey Guys! My name is Allie, I'm from Storm Lake, IA, and I am the Sports Photographer for The Tack and an occasional writer! I am a Senior Strategic Public Relations Major with a tract in Event Planning and Sports Communication....