Hi! My name is Lev Cardenas, and this is my third semester at Cypress College and in the newsroom. I am majoring in English, and I plan on improving my writing skills and learning more in my journalism journey. I also enjoy comics, theatre, and the arts. I hope my work will help inform others and shine light on the ongoings of the community.
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Lev Cardenas
Co-Editor In Chief
Contact: lescardenas05@gmail.com
Angel Martinez
Co-Editor In Chief
Hi, my name is Angel Martinez I’m Sports Editor, Photographer, and Videographer for the Cypress Chronicle , with a strong focus on Sports Media. I cover professional, collegiate, and high school athletics through visual storytelling, written reporting, and digital media. I was born in Los Alamitos and raised in Anaheim, California. I graduated from Cypress High School in 2024, where my interest in sports and media began to develop. That passion led me to pursue journalism with a strong focus on visual and multimedia storytelling.
Contact : am8mediaprod@gmail.com
Maryam Hawari
Managing Editor
Hello, my name is Maryam Hawari. I am currently majoring in Journalism, and I was raised and born in Cypress California. Primarily, I’ve loved covering our college’s sports, business and news stories on top of podcasting. In joining the newsroom this year in updating and developing my stories, learning new skills and methods in my field.
Contact: maryamhawari3342@gmail.com
Melissa Martinez
Staff Writer
Hello my name is Melissa Martinez, I am a staff writer for the Cypress Chronicle.I am majoring in Communications 2.0. I grew up around soccer and experiencing the passion surrounding the sport, so that is where my love for sports began. Over the years, that passion has grown into an interest in sports media, photography, storytelling, and journalism. I currently work around sports and create sports content, which has helped me realize that I would love to build a career in the sports industry. Through journalism, I hope to combine my love for sports with my passion for connecting with people and telling meaningful stories.
Contact: martinezaprilmelissa@gmail.com
Jessica Nguyen
Staff Writer
Hi everyone, my name is Jessica Nguyen! I’m currently a second year student studying business economics. I am passionate about media and fashion, ultimately aspiring to build a career in the entertainment industry. I’m looking forward to writing stories for the Cypress Chronicle and contributing to our college community!
Contact: jessicang.419@gmail.com
Anayeli Patino
Staff Writer
Hi, My name is Anayeli Patino-Liera and this is my third semester at Cypress College. I’m majoring in Journalism and in the future I hope to do something in sports media as a career. I love reading, writing, watching movies and sports games, and hanging out with my friends. This is my first semester being a part of the Cypress Chronicle and I’m very excited!
Contact: anayelipatino32@gmail.com
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