Hello Monarchs! I am so excited to announce the launch of The Odyssey, here now at Old Dominion University! My name is Madeline Kelly, and I will be your Editor-in-Chief. The team and I have been hard at work building a platform so that we may successfully represent the voice here at ODU. We are so excited to begin this journey and write articles that will hopefully inspire you, or bring some sunshine to your day. Here is an 'about me' from the team I am so proud to be a part of so far!

Madeline Kelly, Editor in Chief

Hello, as stated before I will be your Editor-in-Chief for The Odyssey here at ODU! My name is Madeline, but I have also been called Maddie for short. I am a rising Senior at ODU and just recently transferred from East Carolina University. I am majoring in Fashion Merchandising and minoring in Business Administration. At ECU I was a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma, and a founder of Silver Wings. I have studied abroad in Europe where I explored Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Italy and France. I have had a social media internship with Debonere, where I wrote blog posts about fashion trends. In my free time I work on my own blog, www.missmaddhatter.com. As a former lacrosse captain, I look forward to another leadership position here through The Odyssey, and successful team.

Jessica Krohn, Contributing Editor

I'm currently a senior at Old Dominion University, majoring in Psychology and pursuing a minor in Human Services. In addition to being a sister of Alpha Phi, I also serve on the executive board as the Vice President of Chapter Operations. I've loved being a voice within Alpha Phi and hope to continue that leadership role during my time with The Odyssey.

Nancy Nguyen, Social Media Director

Hi! My name is Nancy Nguyen. I’m an upcoming Junior and my major is Graphic Design. I’m a sister of Alpha Phi Epsilon Eta and I am also their Director of External Events and Director of Social Media. I look forward to my future of helping people in underdeveloped countries and traveling around the world. Currently I enjoy painting, photography, and binge watching shows on Netflix and HBOGo. I’m excited for my internship with The Odyssey at ODU and can’t wait to see where it will take me!

Courtney Estler, Writer

I am Courtney Estler, from New Jersey, a junior majoring in psychology with a minor in communication, I am in Alpha Xi Delta. Love country music, little bit Yankee little bit y'all.

Michelle Weston, Writer

Hello, I am a Speech Pathology and Audiology major here at Old Dominion University.

Aaron Keness,Writer

My name is Aaron, I've always enjoyed writing; whether it be for pleasure or grade I've enjoyed it. Writing for The Odyssey will take my talents to the next level. I am a freshmen at ODU.

Kendall Ambrose, Photographer

My name is Kendall Ambrose and I am an incoming freshman at Old Dominion University. I love photography, writing, eating, and listening to music.

Christopher Nguyen, Writer

Hey I'm Chris! I just graduated from Tallwood High School and am super excited to attend ODU and intern at the Odyssey. In high school I served as senior class 2nd Vice President, SCA Pep Rally & Class Cup chair along with a few other things. I have a lot of interest pertaining around the fields of graphic design, interior decor, and event planning. In the fall I will by majoring in Biology and am hoping to be able to make lots of friends.

Kerri Somers, Photographer

I am a sophomore at ODU majoring in Exercise Science, and I love writing and taking photos in my free time.

The team and I are so excited for our launch and hope you enjoy the articles we have written so far!! We are currently still hiring writers, photographers, and multi media coordinators! I'm so proud of the team we have representing ODU here through The Odyssey already, and can't wait to see what more talented men and women will be joining us.

If you are interested in joining our team apply at the link I have below, and GO MONARCHS!

http://theodysseyonline.com/apply