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Benji
Name:Benji Dolly
Classification: Jr
Hometown:Mishawaka, IN
Positions: Sports anchor, technical director, camera, and audio engineer
Bio: A favorite aspect of production is the idea that we can influence numerous people with what we do.
Favorite crew position is technical director. I have been in a body cast before. My favorite movie is
Kick boxer starring Jean-Cluade Van Damme, my favorite food is chicken Strips.
I plan to move to Los Angeles after graduation and help my brother with his production company.
M@
Name: M@ Bauerly
Classification: Jr
Hometown: Sioux City, IA
Positions: VTR, producer, and TD
Bio: Hello, my name is M@ Bauerly and I am junior Electronic Media major.
I am originally from Sioux City, Iowa where I attended Sioux City North High School.
During my free time I enjoy traveling as well as listening to music.
I hope to pursue something in the field of sports broadcasting with my Electronic media degree.
My dream job would be to work for ESPN.
Dru
Name: Andrew (Dru) Jorgensen
Classification: Jr
Hometown: Ankeny, IA
Positions: Various Positions
Bio: Favorite aspect would have to be working toether & getting that work done.
Favorite position is on air, directing, and helping out. Some fun facts would be
that my grandpa is from Equador, won soccer nationals in 2005. My future intentions
are possibly have my own show or write for my own show.
Angela
Name: Angela DeHarty
Classification: Jr
Hometown: South Sioux City NE
Positions: Anchor, and reporter
Bio: My favorite production aspect is producing and favorite crew position is reporting.
I went to state for Golf in high school and I’m the aunt of two. My plan in the future is to be a news reporter.
John
Name: John Fynaardt
Classification: Sr
Hometown: Eddyville
Positions: Sports
Bio: I like on-camera positions, mostly sports anchor. Favorite food would be chips and salsa.
My favorite number would be 21 and favorite animal would have to be the squirrel (They always
look like they are having fun.) In the future I want to be a sports anchor.
Kelly
Name: Kelly lantz
Classificatoin: Sr
Hometown: Lytton, IA
Positions: I am an anchor for news, sports, and entertainment.
Bio: Kelly has worked in video production for various places such as the the Salvation Army and
has served as a journalist for the Northern Iowan. Through her past experiences, Kelly desires
to pursue a job as an investigative reporter for such outlets like Frontline or the National Geographic.
Kelly is very involved with her community and enjoys time spent with family and friends.
Janelle
Name: Janelle Haible
Classification: Sr
Hometown: Cedar Rapids
Positions: News Director, Producer, and Director
Bio: Janelle joined UNI-TV in the Fall of 2008. She has returned this year as our Co-News Director.
She is the creator of, and the reporter for, the Penny Wise segment.
Janelle has fulfilled many roles with UNI-TV including serving as our
Director, Anchor/Producer, and Reporter, providing news and political coverage.

When not chasing down stories for our broadcasts, Janelle works part-time with KWWL-TV in Waterloo
where she has worked as a production assistant for nearly two years. She runs studio cameras, the audio
board, and master control. Janelle is currently serving as the Acting Treasurer for Cedar River Productions.
She is a Student Assistant in the Electronic Media office, as well as the Communications Studies office. She has
been the Producer for VENT, the Audio Director for Panther Shout Out, and camera operator for FoodStock 2008.

Janelle will graduate in December with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with an emphasis in Electronic Media.
She holds an AA in Liberal Arts and an AAS in Business Management from Kirkwood Community College. After graduation,
Janelle hopes to pursue a career as a Producer in local news.
Nikki
Name: Nikki Davidson
Classification: Sr
Hometown: Des Moines, IA
Positions: I am the UNI-TV news director and news anchor.
Bio: Nikki has been involved with the news business since she delivered the Des Moines register at the age of then.
She is currently the executive editor of the Northern Iowan. She also currently anchors the weekly city news program
on channel 15. She also assists Pat Blank with Iowa Public Radio’s “All Things Considered” program.
Nikki hopes to become an investigative journalist for a Major network show like 20/20 or 60 minutes.
Alex
Name: Alex Welsh
Classification: Sr
Hometown: Des Moines
Positions: Entertainment Director
Bio: My name is Alex Welsh. I am the Entertainment Director for UNI-TV.
I'm a senior at UNI with a major in Electronic Media and a Minor in Communication Studies.
I also serve as Co-President of Cedar River Productions and Co-Director of Invisible Children:The Rescue.
Nicole
Name: Nicole Barth
Classificaton: Sr
Hometown: Chicago
Positions: Sports Director
Bio: I’m a big fan of all aspects of production! I really enjoy directing UNItv but I’m also interested in anchoring.
I love sports. The White Sox hold the key to my heart! I hope to one day live in Vegas and work in California.
Long commute but who cares?!
Kyle
Name: Kyle Cline
Classification: Sr
Hometown: Dike, IA
Positions: Technical Director, Camera, CG, Audio director
Bio: I like editing, and shooting video. My favorite position would have to be technical director.
Josh
Name: Josh McCabe
Classification: Sr
Hometown: Awesomeville
Positions: Executive Producer-Variety Show, Host of Intellegent Insight, and Being Awesome
Bio: I like long walks on the beach, tacos, and sniffing finger nail polish.
I intend to make videos about cute puppies and sell them to people who leave their pets at home all day.
Brett
Name: Brett Pyke
Classification: Sr
Hometown: Cemitas, New Mexico
Positions: I am executive producer for UNI-TV & an anchor.
Bio:
Amanda
Name: Amanda Evans
Classification: Sr
Hometown: Iowa Falls
Positions: Various Positions
Bio: Hey my name is Amanda Evans. I'm originally from Iowa Falls and am currently a senior here at UNI.
I enjoy traveling, working out, and hang out with friends. After graduation I plan on moving out to L.A.
in hopes of finding a job in the film industry. I hope to gain even more hands on experience from my UNI-TV
class and as well as how to work under the pressure of deadlines.
Matt C
Name: Matt Chapman
Classification: Jr
Hometown: Hopkinton, IA
Positions: Director, Technical Director, CG, and Camera Man.
Bio: I enjoy doing CG work, and video editing (UNItv-related). I’m a Dolphins fan and I enjoy all sports.
Another fact is that I like to go to live music shows. My future intentions would be to do video editing in LA or NYC.
Ben
Name: Ben Jones
Classification: Sr
Hometown: Cedar Rapids, IA
Positions: Director, TD, and CG
Bio: I’m the executive of CRP. I plan to move to m.nn. MN and work for an ad agency.
Ashley
Name: Ashley Fecht
Classification: Sr
Hometown: Quad Cities
Positions: Various positions
Bio: I am a senior majoring in Electronic Media and minoring in Journalism.
I am originally from the Quad Cities. I want to work in video production when I graduate which will be in May (hopefully).
Laughing is a wonderful thing and I am addicted to books and tattoos.
Tim
Name: Tim Miller
Classification: Sr
Hometown: Independce, IA
Positions: All aspects of studio and production work.
Bio: I can cook anything from scratch. I can put Olive Garden or Red Lobster to shame.
I garden and make homemade wine and beer>drink it. Grow mushrooms my company www.mycopower.com.
I also like indie films, docs, and music videos.
Cody
Name: Cody Hild
Classification: Sr
Hometown: Cedar Falls, IA
Positions:
Bio: I enjoy behind the scenes type of work. My favorite position for UNItv would have to be VTR operator or CG work.
An interesting fact about me would have to be that I’ve been on tour of few times with different bands that I’ve played in.
My future intentions with the media would have to be doing animation or web designing.
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