Based out of Ypsilanti, Michigan the Odyssey team here at Eastern Michigan University consists of 18 creators. My favorite thing about this group of people is the diversity. With ages ranging from 18 to 37, being from all over Michigan and Ohio, and all having very different life experiences, we have the opportunity to create all sorts of different and unique content. Sometimes we're dysfunctional, but I wouldn't have it any other way. All of us post content every week, but I have yet to see a piece introduces this wonderful team. So, I decided that it was time to put faces with our content, ice-breaker style. With that in mind, I present to you The 18 Faces of EMU Odyssey.

1. Amber Nellett

Age: 22

From: Bay City, MI

Major: Music Education

Fun fact: "I have a furbaby named Evie and cut my own bangs."

2. Andy Myers - Contributing Editor

Age: 37

From: Jackson, MI

Major: Written Communication

Fun fact: "I coached gymnastics for nearly a decade."

3. Arica Frisbey - Editor In Chief

Age: 21

From: Sandusky, MI

Major: Journalism

Fun fact: "I read tarot (for mental health/self-care and writing needs)!"

4. Casie LaMay

Age: 18

From: Howell, MI

Major: General Music

Minor: Journalism

Fun fact: "I was drum major of the Highlander Marching Band in high school."

5. Chloe Ruschel

Age: 18

From: Carleton, MI

Major: Biochemistry

Fun fact: "I can imitate a pig's oink exactly."

6. Emily Proctor

Age: 18

From: Canton, MI

Major: Journalism

Fun fact: "I wrote and published a book when I was 12 and it's on Amazon."

7. Evagelina Edwards

Age: 18

From: Livonia, MI (L-Town)

Major: Secondary Education in English & Literature

Fun fact: "I've seen Friends (all seasons) 10+ times."

8. Hannah Jernigan

Age: 19

From: Grand Blanc, MI

Major: Undecided

Fun fact: "I was in my school marching band for two years, and I can't play a single instrument."

9. Hunter Johnson

Age: 20

From: Toledo, OH

Major: Hotel and Restaurant Management

Fun fact: "I've lived in Michigan for a little over two months and I just recently figured out what people meant when they say 'Down River'."

10. Jacqueline Cardno

Age: 21

From: St. Clair Shores, MI

Major: Anthropology

Fun fact: "I'm in the Army Reserve."

11. Katie Kramer

Age: 21

From: Toledo, OH

Major: Sports Management

Minor: Chump

Fun fact: "I have a great love for baseball, but probably an even greater love of sunsets."

12. Kelsi Thayer

Age: 18

From: Woodhaven, MI

Major: Nursing

Fun fact: "I played Wendy Darling in Peter Pan back in high school."

13. MacKenzie Arpi

Age: 20

From: Pinckney, MI

Major: Marketing

Fun fact: "I'm a twin!"

14. Molly Vore - Contributing Editor

Age: 27

From: Pinckney/Hell, MI

Studying: Literature at Simmons College in Boston, Massachusettes.

Fun fact: "I quilt and knit."

15. Nicholas Sargent (Nico)

Age: 19

From: Ida, MI

Major: Undecided

Fun Fact: "I'm currently writing a book (and it might not be done until after college but I'm trying)."

16. Sarilya Barbaro

Age: 21 (22 on November 4th)

From: Howell, MI

Major: Elementary Education

Fun fact:"I'm a JV Pom head coach at Novi High School."

17. Shelby Gerweck

Age: 21

From: Saginaw, MI

Major: Creative Writing

Fun fact: "I can dock an entire 281 person ferry boat by myself."

18. Tanya Sutton

Age: 21

From: Pinckney, MI

Major: Marketing & Spanish

Fun fact: "I'm the first in my family to be born in the United States."