Laura C.

Laura returns to the staff as a senior this year as Co-Editor-In-Chief, having served as Front Page editor her junior year.  She currently designs the Features page in the print-edition, and also moderates uabearfacts.com.  While not looking for advertisers, tracking down a source, or coming up with story ideas, Laura spends her time riding horses and running.  She also serves as vice president of the National Honor Society and vice president of Ursuline’s Quiz Bowl team.

Courtney C.

This is Courtney’s second year on the newspaper staff. She is currently the business manager and the co-editor of the Sports page. Other activities that she is involved in are UA softball, recreational soccer, NHS, and Ursuline Adventure Club.

Erin G.

Erin is the spread designer/editor and Co-Editor-In-Chief. She rows with the varsity crew team, is a member of the Satin Dolls Jazz Choir and is on the staff of the Literary Magazine. She is involved with the Junior World Affairs Council.

Molly K.

Molly is an intelligent and talented addition this year to The Bear Facts. She serves as co-editor of the News page, but also has a particular flair for writing entertainment pieces.  In addition to writing for the newspaper, Molly is a member of the Quiz Bowl team and plays both saxophone and bassoon for the Jesuit Ursuline Ranger Band.

Mary M.

Mary, a senior, is new to the staff this year and is a co-editor of the Sports Page. She is also a captain of her club soccer team, a manager of the Ursuline Varsity Soccer team, and is involved in Ambassadors and Mu Alpha Theta.

Caitlin M.

Caitlin is a senior at Ursuline Academy. She enjoys reading and writing. She is a Jesuit Cheerleader and Vice President of S.T.A.R. Club. This is her first year on the newspaper staff.

Caroline S.

Caroline is a senior and a first-year staff member. She edits the News page with Molly K. and is excited about this year. Outside of class, she serves as  Vice President of Philanthropy for the local senior chapter of the National Charity League.

Lee W.

Lee has been on the staff since her junior year. Ever since Journalism I her sophomore year, she wanted to be part of The Bear Facts. Lee also participates in golf, Students Reach Out, and Political Awareness Club.  As Editor of the Entertainment and Opinions pages, Lee has had the opportunity to have a good insight in the Ursuline community.

Marti Sue W.

Marti Sue has been a member of the newspaper staff since junior year where she began as Sport’s Editor.  This year as a senior besides being an active member of the staff, associate editor, Marti is Co-President of the Bio-Medical Club, teaches CCD, and is a member of the All-School Read Committee.  Marti has become an integral part of the staff and hopes to keep them laughing and a tad shocked ’till the very last day.