About Our Team

About Black Squirrel Entertainment

Black Squirrel Entertainment is a student-run broadcasting station at Kent State University. We feature weekly shows on both television and radio to showcase student talent and creativity.

Staff

	Cohlman Arthur Audio & Entertainment Director Cohlman is a Junior Digital Media Production Major and the Audio & Entertainment Director for Black Squirrel Entertainment - he oversees all operations in the organization and helps to increase outreach to other orgs and the community. As the head of an entertainment outlet, Cohlman enjoys many forms of entertainment including music, tv, movies, games, and many more!
	Jillian Arthur TV Executive Producer Jillian Arthur is a junior majoring in Digital Media Production and currently serves as the TV Executive Producer for BSE. She began her BSE journey as a cast member on Grab Bag and is now a showrunner. Outside of the studio, Jillian enjoys playing games on her Switch, crocheting stuffed animals, and spending time with friends. She is excited to take on this new role and looks forward to all the opportunities the semester will bring.
	Lazuli Rogers Web Manager Lazuli "Laz" Rogers is a senior Computer Science major, minoring in Japanese. He has been a member of BSE since Spring 2024, when he joined the cast of All Systems Go!, which he now hosts. He inherited the management of this website from Darien Yoder, so he can have whatever font he wants in his bio. Laz is also a cast member on The Blurb and Director of KSTV's Friday newscast. When he's not doing work for school or student media, he can be typically be found playing video games or programming whatever side project he's currently hyperfocusing on.
	Kristina Hess Programming Director Kristina is a senior Speech Pathology and Audiology major. This is her fifth semester as a member of BSE and first semester as Programming Director. She enjoys going to coffee shops, listening to music, and spending time with friends. Kristina's responsibilities include managing the on-air radio schedule, planning events, and other general station management.
	Sarah Kowaleski Design Director \| Content Manager Sarah is a third year Digital Media Production major with a minor in Modeling and Animation. This is her second semester on staff with BSE, having previously served as Marketing and Design Director. She has co-hosted the radio show, TrailMix, for 2 years with Gabe. Sarah manages BSE's social media accounts, creates branded social media content, manages BSE's brand identity, and acts as the art department for Black Squirrel Radio's live concerts. When not in class or in the radio office, you can find Sarah poring over a drawing, reading a comic book, talking walks around campus, and/or listening to music.
	Isa Eldridge Music Director Isa Eldridge, a seasoned veteran of Kent State Student Media, currently directs kentcore, the university's only live music show, and serves as Music Director at Black Squirrel Radio, where she works passionately to spotlight and integrate local artists into the station's programming. When she's not in Franklin Hall, you can usually find her at a local show, watching youtube video essays, or spending time with her friends.
	Gabe Virant Technical Director Gabe is a fourth-year student at Black Squirrel Radio, currently serving his third year as a Director. He is a senior Professional Pilot major with an Aviation Weather minor. Gabe brings a rich background in live music production and theater lighting to his role, blending technical expertise with a passion for music. Outside of the studio, you'll find him exploring the great outdoors whether he's camping, hiking, skiing, or rock climbing.
	Fisher Brashear Podcast Manager Fisher is a Sophomore Digital Media Production major. He has hosted, and edited podcasts through his time at Kent. He is very excited to start his role as Podcast Manager with BSE.

Showrunners

	Jenny Zaborowski All Systems Go - Co-showrunner Jenny has been working here since we were called TV2 Entertainment. She's run All Systems Go! since season 14, and has done everything under the sun at Black Squirrel Entertainment.
	Sammi Brinkhoff All Systems Go - Co-showrunner
	Morgan Stevens Food Flash - Showrunner Morgan Stevens is the showrunner and co-founder of Food Flash. They got their start in student in media by being cast on the first season of Grab Bag, where they eventually went to serve as AP for the third season. They are a senior advertising major working part-time on the digital engagement team at Sherwin-Williams where they plan to work full-time after graduating at the end of 2025.
	Wyatt Simon Grab Bag - Co-showrunner Wyatt has been a part of Black Squirrel Entertainment since spring of 2024. He has been the Producer of Grab Bag for the last two semesters. In addition, he's a cast member on Food Flash and All Systems Go! as well as engineering for production.
	Jillian Arthur Grab Bag - Co-showrunner
	Carson Bauer Kentcore - Editor-in-chief
	Charley Fox Kentcore - Producer Charley Fox has worked in student media at Kent State University for several years and is currently serving as Producer for kentcore through Black Squirrel Entertainment. A passion for community, writing, and the arts, Charley is dedicated to her craft and loves helping others.
	Isa Eldridge Kentcore - Director
	Hannah VerSluys The Blurb - Showrunner
	Justin Colbert The College Voice - Co-showrunner Justin is a Junior at Kent State University. He has been the show-runner for The College Voice since Fall 2024, winning awards like Best Show-runner and Most Improved Show.
	Vinny Sainato The College Voice - Co-showrunner Vinny Sainato is a co-showrunner for BSE's college lifestyle show The College Voice, and is the assistant director for kentcore. He is also involved with Grab Bag, and is the host of BSR's "INDIETRONICA WAVE" under the name DJ Lambert. Outside of BSE, Vinny enjoys exploring music, gaming, and is obsessed with Tyler, The Creator.