Mikaela, our junior staff writer who joined the Gamut as a freshman from a little nudge by her role model, Mrs.Galvan, is not just thriving in the newspaper, she’s living her dream of being Paris Geller from Gilmore Girls and absolutely slaying it as our Sports editor. With her signature slick backs on Wednesdays, to having a billion different Pinterest boards, Mikaela is full of surprises. Whether she’s dominating it on the girl’s softball team, or perfecting her pink lip gloss and blush, she is always on point. Not only that, but Mikaela has phenomenal music taste. She’s living out her own “Teenage Dream” (by Katy Perry), with her Spotify filled with playlists of thought daughter vibes such as “i love you, i’m sorry” by Gracie Abrams, and duh, her favorite country singer, Meghan Moroney. Furthermore, although her love for cute, girly things such as tulips and bunnies, are endless, she also has a pet peeve- dry texters. So the next time you see her, don’t be afraid to chat it up (as long as you’re not a bad texter)!

Now in her second year at Gamut, Isabella Sanchez has stepped into her role as the podcast producer, blending her passions for storytelling and art. As an illustrator, Isabella loves turning writers’ ideas into intriguing visuals, especially for the op-ed section. Her artistic talent extends beyond illustration; she loves crocheting and playing the guitar and piano. Isabella’s bubbly spirit shines through her daily lifestyle, as she hopes to decorate her room with yellow, natural environments, and stars. Involved in the robotics club, Isabella embraces her STEM side and aims to become an astronaut, swimming among the starry expanse of space. A lover of science fiction, a fan of Frank Sinatra, and a foodie (she loves pineapple on pizza), Isabella hopes to broaden her perspective on the world and uncover new interests. Geared up with her trusty Doc Martens, she always lives by her motto of “Expect the unexpected,” capturing her approach to life - open, curious, and always ready for the next adventure.