The Hive Contributors
The Hive isn't just a college news site—we're a team of contributors who've built upon each others' work over the years. For more information on our published authors, check out their profiles below.
Jonna Tucker is a Junior majoring in Strategic Communications and Public Relations with a minor in Marketing
Bio coming soon!
Bradley is a senior at St. Ambrose University. He is majoring in Public Relations with a minor in Marketing. Bradley is the Executive Assistant for Resource Development for Eastern Iowa Community College.
Kassidy is senior at St. Ambrose University, majoring in Public Relations/Strategic Communications and minoring in Theatre.
Bio coming soon!
Avery Lisk is a junior at St. Ambrose University. She is majoring in Multimedia Journalism with a minor in Graphic Design. Following graduation she plans to work in sports broadcasting.
Raegan Dotterer is a Sports Management and PR Communications student at St. Ambrose University with a passion for sports media. She also plays lacrosse and loves staying active both on and off the field.
Brenden is a lifelong Quad Cities resident and senior at St. Ambrose, studying communications and public relations.
Bio coming soon!
Bio coming soon!
Kaylynn is a sophomore here at St. Ambrose, majoring in Digital Media Production, with a minor in Graphic Design and Public Relations.
Madison Thompson
Class of 2028Public Relations major at St. Ambrose University | Marketing & Digital Media Production minor
Mallary Helmig is a junior at St. Ambrose University. She is double majoring in Marketing and Digital Media Production. After college, she hopes to work in the field of content marketing.
Ryan Russo
Class of 2026Ryan Russo is a senior at St. Ambrose University from Sycamore, Illinois. He is majoring in Marketing and Public Relations. He is currently on the SAU cheer team and is a three-peat NAIA national champion. He also is a marketing intern for Sodexo at SAU.
Jessica Vargas is a junior at St. Ambrose University majoring in strategic communications, public relations, and digital media production. Jess is an active contributor to KALA, hosting "From the Hive" and helping with various sports radio broadcasts. Outside of school, Jessica is very active with a six day workout routine.
Ross Willerth
Class of 2026Ross Willerth is a senior at St. Ambrose University. Ross is majoring in Digital Media Production and minoring in Strategic Communication/Public Relations.
Bio coming soon!
Bio coming soon!
Dominic Neely is a Junior at Saint Ambrose University. He is majoring in Communications/PR and Multimedia. He runs track and field for the University, and some of his hobbies are working out, watching movies and tv, playing video games and relaxing. Dominic wants to be a news anchor in the future.
Alaina Peterkin is a Junior at St. Ambrose University. She is majoring in Public Relations and Sociology.
Nealy Martin-Thomas
Class of 2026Nealy is a Senior at St. Ambrose University. She is majoring in Public Relations and Strategic Communications.
My name is Carley McGovern (she/her) and I am a forensic psychology major! I also have minors in criminal justice and multimedia journalism. I am the president of St. Ambrose's Campus Activities Board (CAB) and I tutor for the Student Success Center as well.
Sarah Turner is a senior at St. Ambrose University. She is a Psychology major with plans of becoming a school counselor.
Tanner Irey is a senior sports management major and is also on the basketball team. He plans to find a job for a professional sports team in the near future.
