Velocity is an online magazine produced by students in the Student Publications Seminar course at Moraine Valley Community College.
We explore vital issues and trends affecting college students. We present vignettes, voices and views through profiles, podcasts and perspectives. And we delve into the vibe of culture, music, film, art and literature.
Meet Our Vigorous Staff
EMILY STEPHENS
Editor-in-Chief
Creative Director
(She/her/hers) Served as editor-in-chief of Velocity’s print issue in spring 2024. Half of PopCorner podcast. Design student, thrift store employee, and big green woman who loves cats, metal music and tofu.
stephense2@student.morainevalley.edu
MANNY OROZCO
Literary Editor
English major, aspiring author and teacher. Into films, games, novels, and most of all, writing. Creativity is my life, and harnessing my imagination is my endeavor.
orozcom34@student.morainevalley.ed
samaa yousef
Editor
(She/Her/Hers) Aspiring novelist. Longtime Velocity writer and editor. Adult day center employee. Avid Total Drama/ Disventure Camp fan.
yousefs32@student.morainevalley.edu
Sean fei
Editor
Journalism major. Passionate about world and social issues. Wikipedia rabbit hole enjoyer.
feis@student.morainevalley.edu
catalina romo-martinez
Editor
Host of Coffee with Catalina
Broadcast journalism major. Lover of coffee and Cowgirl magazine. When I’m not in school, you can find me at the barn with my horse, Bandit.
romo-martinezc2@student.morainevalley.edu
carol torrez
Editor
Lover of candles, books, dice and bees. Can be found listening to music and thinking about people who don’t exist or what could make the last line of a story or poem hit even harder. Still exploring what this world has to offer creatively.
torrezc3@student.morainevalley.edu
MAREL DOON
Assistant Editor
Communications major. Passionate about the power of words and the art of connection. Word game dominator and ape enthusiast who’s dedicated to amplifying voices across pages, stages and screens.
doonm3@student.morainevalley.edu
ethan garcia
Assistant Editor
Journalism major, sports nerd and enthusiast, biggest music listener ever with an insane range. Loves to talk about interests for hours at a time.
garciae359@student.morainevalley.edu
aryana perez
Assistant Editor
Communications major. Working toward a career in public relations, where I can connect people and share meaningful stories. I love using Canva and building websites, bringing my ideas to life. You can find me listening to rock music in a dark room.
pereza359@student.morainevalley.edu
eric rodriguez
Assistant Editor
Lover of video games, Dungeons and Dragons and Pepsi. I love writing DND characters in my spare time and enjoy spending time in my bed sleeping.
rodruigueze287@student.morainevalley.edu
kamron daniels
Staff
Lover of movies, basketball games, debate and anime. When I’m not debating about the most random things, I can be found somewhere sleeping. D1 ragebaiter from birth.
danielsk33@student.morainevalley.edu
Bill evers
Staff
This is a man who is daydreaming during every waking moment of his life. He spends his hours panning for golden ideas in the river of the mind, searching for that one pocket deep in the earth of the soul. Until he finds it, he’ll just keep writing. It’s either that or he’s listening to a ridiculous amount of music.
eversw@student.morainevalley.edu
cam witkowski
Staff
Defined by a love for pasta, literature, and David Lynch. No. 1 Dale Cooper fan. Impatiently waiting for Okami 2. Find me with headphones and a book sitting near Lake Katherine.
witkowskic4@student.morainevalley.edu
LISA COUCH
Former journalist and VP of marketing & communications. Teaches Student Publications Seminar (COM 151/152/153/154), Media Writing (JRN 111), Intro to Mass Communications (JRN 101) and composition. Emoji-impaired.
CouchL3@morainevalley.edu
Publication Policies
Velocity is written and edited by students of Moraine Valley Community College, and they are solely responsible for its editorial policy and content. Velocity does not represent the views of Moraine Valley Community College or its faculty, staff or administration. Velocity content is not first submitted to administration for approval.
Join us!
Fill out this interest form for more information.
To become a staff member of Velocity in spring 2026, sign up for COM 151: Student Publications Seminar (T 3:30-4:30) Students work as a team to produce the magazine. Based on your background, interests and goals, we’ll define a role for you that may involve writing, editing, podcasting, film/video, graphic design, photography, and/or social media. The course is repeatable, so in fall 2026, it will be COM 152. All experience levels are welcome, but to move up to editor or editor-in-chief, you must also take JRN 111.
JRN 111: Media Writing (T/Th 12:30-1:45) Curious about the world around you and the people in it? In this hands-on course, you’ll go out and cover a campus event, practice interviewing and other reporting skills, and produce content that may be published in Velocity. Assignments can be tailored to your interests.
For more information, contact Lisa Couch, communications & journalism instructor, at CouchL3@morainevalley.edu.
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