The Sader Scoop: Episode 2 – Diving Into the 2022 Awards Season
About the Writers
Kelsey Jones, Editor in Chief
A senior at Jesuit High School, Kelsey Jones is a writer and editor for The Jesuit Chronicle. She is excited to pursue her love for writing and news through her involvement in media studies this year. Although this is her second year participating in Jesuit’s media program, Kelsey first discovered her passion for journalism working as a writer and editor for her middle school’s newspaper, The Panther Press. Since then, she has continued to cultivate her love for writing through Jesuit’s English program as well as writing for fun in her free time. Her writing focuses on current events and issues, social justice, education, sports, and the arts. Outside of the classroom, Kelsey is an enthusiastic sports fan as well as an avid reader. She enjoys playing lacrosse, watching movies, and spending time with her friends, family, and dog.
Allie Ruden, Editor in Chief
Allie Ruden is a senior at Jesuit High School and a second-year journalism student. Allie was born in Portland, Oregon, and is an only child. She has a labradoodle named Daisy who loves to nap and sunbathe. In Allie’s free time she loves to read, cook, and listen to all kinds of music. She loves to explore Portland with her friends. Her favorite places to eat in Portland are Bamboo Sushi, JoLa Cafe, and Grassa (highly recommended). Allie enjoys going to the beach, especially Manzanita and Lincoln City, and traveling all around Bend. She loves writing and her favorite subjects in school are Journalism, English, and Spanish. Allie is interested in writing articles about music, pop culture, and the students and issues of the Jesuit community. She is excited to be able to write about what she is passionate about and delve into issues important to her. Allie is thrilled to be writing for The Jesuit Chronicle this year and is hoping to meet some new faces!
Lauren Herrick, Editor in Chief
Senior Lauren Herrick is a returning student from Journalism and a member of the editorial board this year. Lauren enjoys producing feature and opinion pieces, collaborating with the team to lead the development of the online and print paper, and enhancing her passion for the craft of journalism through incorporating technology such as podcasts— check out the Sader Scoop, which she co-founded and edits. When she’s not writing, you can find her reading the Wall Street Journal or listening to NYT’s The Daily. Outside of journalism, Lauren enjoys practicing yoga, part-time baristing at a local cafe, spending time exploring Oregon with her friends, and listening to a lot of country music. She’s excited to help lead the Jesuit media program and explore topics more in depth during her second year of the program.
