Jakob Staley, Sports Editor
Name: Jakob Staley
Position: Sports Editor
Bio: Jakob joined The Northerner in the fall of 2024 as an assistant sports editor. Throughout the last year, he went from assistant sports editor, co-sports editor and now sports editor. Jakob has always had a passion for sports, playing basketball growing up. He has expanded his writing over the last year to other avenues, writing pieces in arts and life and news. Jakob hopes to become a sports analyst covering the biggest sporting events in the world and/or a news anchor, telling the story of millions across the globe. He joined The Northerner to get his foot in the door, but he also wanted to be active on campus and learn more about his community. Outside of school, Jakob hangs out with friends and family or works on his car.
Year/major: Senior, Journalism/Electronic Media and Broadcasting
Favorite Artists: Tyler Childers, Rex Orange County and Sturgill Simpson
