About | Dominican Star Newspaper

The Dominican Star, the student newspaper of Dominican University, is published on selected Tuesdays each semester.

Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to voice their opinions to the editor. All letters must be typed, signed and include a phone number. Letters should not exceed words and should be emailed to domstarnews@gmail.com. The Star reserves the right to edit submissions for length, style and standards of good taste.

This publication presents opinions that do not necessarily reflect those of the editors, reporters, faculty or the administration of Dominican University.

MEET THE TEAM BEHIND THE DOMINICAN STAR !

Angel Dominguez | He, Him | Co-Editor

“Hi my name is Angel, I am a Digital Journalism major. I serve as the Co-Editor of the Star, and I am excited to bring you a ton of coverage and news this semester!”

Betsy Carreño | She, Her | Co-Editor

“I love reading books and drinking coffee. You can also find me running around campus to meet with friends!”

Ralph Parcon | He, Him | Chief Designer

“I live in Chicago, I like East Asian food, and anything that has Chinese or Japanese scripts on them. I am learning Mandarin Chinese as a second language. I’ve been to China, France, Switzerland for 3 hours, Germany, Austria, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

Katy Coakley | She, Her | Copy-Editor

“My name is Katy Coakley, and I am a senior at Dominican. I am majoring in Digital Journalism with a minor in film studies.

I work as a copy editor for the Dominican Star. My favorite hobby is going to the movies.”

Bianca Dinkha | She, Her | Assignment Editor

“In my free time, I love to read, paint, and watch old movies. I’m excited to see all my friends this semester!”

Fernanda Arellano | She, Her | Online Content Manager

“My hobbies include thrifting, reading, and being outdoors. I love listening to music including rock, jazz, and early 2000’s R&B! And my favorite color is green.”

Gillian Adkins | She, Her | Social Media Manager

“I love reading and writing and above all spending time with my lovely friends. My favorite

part of being a social media manager is getting to interact with all of you! In my free time, I like to have picnics in the park and buy Jellycat plushies.”