The Calgary Journal is a community news service produced by students and supported by faculty and staff at Mount Royal University’s Journalism & Digital Media program. We tell multimedia stories about our city that you won’t find anywhere else and provide a supportive environment for emerging journalists to publish their work.
Please don’t hesitate to contact any of the editors or faculty supervisors with questions or concerns.
Sports Editor
Jana Abbara is in her final year of Journalism & Digital Media, Jana is passionate about multimedia storytelling, and has experience in photography, video production, and digital editing. She brings a fresh lens to sports storytelling highlighting the athletes, communities, and cultural stories that shape Calgary’s sports scene. A Syrian-Canadian journalist, she aims to amplify diverse voices and inspire young women. More by Jana Abbara
Treaty 7 Editor
Janine de Castro specializes in sharing the stories of artists who create in various forms. She especially highlights minority artists and how culture intertwines with art by observing them during their craft or attending community events. When she is not focusing on her studies, she is working on personal projects such as creative direction and freelancing. More by Janine de Castro
News / Podcast Editor
Currently in her final semester of Journalism & Digital Media, Emma Marshall has reported everything from in-depth features to live festival coverage. Last summer, she led CJSW’s podcast series covering the 2025 municipal election, and she now serves as Publishing Editor at The Reflector. More by Emma Marshall
Newsletter/A&E Editor
Emma Miller is a fourth-year journalism student who is passionate about infusing historical perspectives into her reporting and using audio as a creative and effective storytelling method. Along with her editorial role with the Calgary Journal, Miller is currently working as a producer and editor for the Community Podcast Initiative and for MRU Live Well. More by Emma Miller
Newsletter Editor
Daria is a Newsletter Editor at The Calgary Journal while completing the final semester of her Journalism & Digital Media degree. She is also the Associate Editor at FashionX Magazine, and will continue to work in the field of fashion journalism beyond graduation. With a background in content creation, she hopes to inspire others to work their dream jobs. More by Daria Orth
News / Photo Editor
Sarah Palmer is in her final year of Journalism and Digital Media at MRU. In 2025, she interned at LiveWire Calgary as a multimedia reporter, covering breaking news, municipal politics, and community events. Long-form feature stories exposing injustice are Palmer’s professional passion, and she hopes to pursue investigative journalism in the future. When she’s not in between deadlines, you can find her reading, walking her dog, tinkering with film cameras, or re-watching Friends. More by Sarah Palmer
Social Media/Video Editor
Mia Smith is in her fifth and final year of Journalism & Digital Media with a minor in Marketing at MRU. She has a passion for all things digital media. She is currently freelancing for local businesses and artists in Calgary for all things social media, as well as acting as the Web Editor at MRU’s independent newspaper, the Reflector. Photography and Videography sit at the heart of Smith’s aspirations in the media world. More by Mia Smith
Faculty Supervisor / Managing Editor
Brooks DeCillia spent more than 20 years reporting and producing news with CBC. These days, he’s an assistant professor at Mount Royal University’s School of Communication Studies. More by Brooks Decillia
Production Manager
Brad is the Calgary Journal’s production manager More by Brad Simm
Mailing Address
Calgary Journal
School of Journalism
Department of Communication Studies
Mount Royal University
4825 Mount Royal Gate SW
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T3E 6K6
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