The Faces Behind The Stories

	Heather is a senior studying Journalism at the University at Albany.She currently works as a teaching assistant in a Special Education classroom at Shaker High School in Latham, New York. She recently got married and is looking forward to starting a family and her career. Read more from Heather here.
	My name is Jomar Quintana. I am from the Bronx, NY. After high school went to Herkimer County Community College where I majored in General Studies. My schedule included a few English classes that included creative writing with Professor Devitt and English 2 with Professor Friedrich. Both men inspired me and helped me findmy niche in creative writing. This is why I now aspire to be a creative writing professor myself. I’m currently at the University At Albany double majoring in English and Journalism trying to pursue my dream. My strength is creative writing however, The Morning After is helping me broaden my horizons. I hope you all enjoy my work. Read more from Jomar here.
	Jeffrey Lahens: From New Rochelle, NY. Studies Journalism at The University at Albany in hopes to pursue work in broadcast journalism and run a successful production company. Read more from Jeffrey here.
	Erin Colligan is studying journalism at The University of Albany. She is a writer and photojournalist whose photography has been published in The Albany Times Union, Inside Out magazine, Nylon magazine and Italian Vogue. Read more from Erin here.
	My name is Josefa Velasquez, I’m a junior at the University at Albany studying Journalism and English with a minor in Spanish. After graduation in the spring of 2013, I plan on hopefully attending graduate school at Columbia and hope to one day become a writer for Rolling Stone magazine. Read more from Josefa here.
	My name is Desiree’ LaBombard. I am a senior at the University at Albany. After graduation in May of 2012, I plan to move to NYC where I will pursue a career at a fashion and/or health magazine. Ultimately, I would like to work at Vogue or Vanity Fair. Follow me @Dlabombard or email me at DLaBombard@albany.edu Read more from Desiree here.
	My name is Tyler Vaughn Stratman, I am a Senior at SUNY Albany, studying Journalism. After graduation in the Spring I hope to become an Entertainment reporter for E! News or have my own hot mess show on Bravo. My back-up plan is to host a talent show. Read more from Tyler here.
	Narae Kwak is a senior at University at Albany. She majors in Journalism and minors in English. She transferred to SUNY at Albany last year. She is from Gangwon-do, South Korea. She likes to write about life and culture story. She is a writer in the Monday after magazine and she is in the photo editing team. Email address : NK128382@albany.edu Read more from Narae here.
	Onalee Sanford is a journalism student at the University at Albany. Onalee currently holds a full time position as an insurance broker, but hopes to work her way into the world of journalism as a contributor to a magazine, whether it be online or on paper. Read more from Onalee here.
	Samantha is a junior at the University at Albany majoring in Journalism. She is in her second year of editing the Arts & Entertainment section of the UAlbany campus paper, the Albany Student Press. She hopes to find work as a staff writer someday for a major magazine publication, but for now is trying to gain experience in freelancing. She enjoys reading for hours and going to art museums. Read more from Samantha here.