What is The Husky Herald?
The Husky Herald is an independent, student-run, online and print monthly news publication dedicated to the University of Washington Bothell’s community of over 6,000 students. Since its debut on October 13, 2008, it has grown rapidly, producing daily content that is relevant and informative. It has proven to be UW Bothell students’ number one resource for information regarding campus events, sports, student clubs & organizations, and more!
Our Purpose
The Husky Herald serves to inform and educate the growing and diverse University of Washington Bothell community through student-centered and innovative journalism. Using the 21st century popular model of convergence journalism, The Husky Herald integrates best practices across all disciplines, programs, and interested community partners. Through this multimedia platform, the paper broadens community engagement by providing leadership opportunities for students to report, write, design, edit, and produce news creatively and ethically. It is the vision and goal of The Husky Herald to develop partnerships and strategic plans that encourage a sustained and independent student voice.
Meet the 2026–27 Editorial Team!
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF:
Hello! I am Keaona Gray-Outlaw (she/her/hers) and I am the Editor-in-Chief! I am a current MFA student in the Creative Writing & Poetics program at UWB. I am passionate about writing fiction, exploring multicultural art and literature, and reading countless books from African-American authors. As Editor-in-Chief, my job is to oversee the strategic operations, content, production, and distribution of our student newspaper. I look forward to making meaningful connections and collaborating with student contributors to transform their voice and experiences into something impactful and empowering.
Outside of my studies and role, I enjoy dancing, hiking, and trying new foods!
Cheers to an amazing year!
You can email me at uwbeic@uw.edu!
MANAGING EDITOR:
Hi, I’m Shyamashree (she/her/hers), and I am the Managing Editor! I am a current MFA student in the Creative Writing & Poetics program at UWB. I am passionate about writing, storytelling, and people-watching. As a Managing Editor, my job is to handle all the publishing outlines, schedules and assist in the editing process! I am so excited to make impactful connections and collaborating with students to share their unique stories. When I am not studying or working for The Husky Herald, you can probably catch me running the program “Ink and Witness” or fighting for couch space with my dog! I’m excited to learn from the UWB community and contribute meaningful stories!
Can’t wait to see what this school year entails!
You can email me at uwbme@uw.edu!
ASSISTANT EDITOR:
Hi, I’m Campbell (he/him/his), and I am the Assistant Editor! I major in Economics and Business Administration. I love listening to music, reading, and playing video games, but I’m always interested in trying new things. As the Assistant Editor, I work directly with the contributor team to support them in expressing their voices and creating quality content for the newspaper. I’m looking forward to working with fellow students to talk about important issues and provide insight into the ongoing events in our community. I’m excited to be in this role for the upcoming year, and I hope to do my part in providing valuable news and information to the UWB community!
You can email me at uwbae@uw.edu!
