As an entirely student-run organization, all members of our team are students. Our staff consists of our director, TV executive producer, showrunners, and web manager.
Staff
Cohlman Arthur
Audio & Entertainment Director
Cohlman is a Junior Digital Media Production Major embarking on his sixth semester in Student Media and serving his second semester as 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!
Lazuli Rogers
TV Executive Producer | Webmaster
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 has had the privilege of hosting since Fall 2025. This is his second semester as a member of BSE leadership--now as TV Executive Producer, in addition to continuing his role as webmaster. Laz is also a cast member on The Blurb and a member of KSU's production crew, directing the Monday KSTV Newscast. On the rare occasion that he is not doing something related to student media, chances are he's playing a Pokemon game or chatting with his friends.
Showrunners
Savannah Stanley
All Systems Go - Showrunner
Savannah Stanley is the showrunner of All Systems Go. They got their start on The Blurb, Grab Bag, and All Systems Go! as a cast member. They're now one of the youngest showrunners in Black Squirrel Entertainment and, being a freshman, the quickest to be accepted for the position. They're in ROTC "Rotisserie chicken" and like puzzles (you'll never see them not doing a puzzle or talking about Immortals: Fenyx Rising).
Michael Borows
Grab Bag - Co-showrunner
Michael Borows is a fourth year Digital Media Student here at Kent State University, minoring in Business. He joined Grab Bag in the Spring of 2024, determined to hone his comedy skills. One fateful day, he decided to showrun after it came to him in a dream. A woman with an obscured face was alongside him, and now, it has been revealed, that woman was Kim Mohnacs all along. Michael enjoys running, writing, and editing.
Kim Mohnacs
Grab Bag - Co-showrunner
Hailing from sunny Florida, Kim Mohnacs is a third year Digital Media Production major. She joined the cast of Grab Bag in Fall of 2024, and is now serving as its co-showrunner, alongside Michael Borows. She loves watching films and TV shows and has recently discovered her love for cinematography. She's always been a huge nerd for PC gaming and loves listening to punk and alternative rock music.
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
Carson Bauer
Kentcore - Editor-in-Chief
Carson Bauer is in their third year working for Kent State student media and is currently the Editor in Chief of kentcore. Carson is passionate about writing, forging connections with local bands and music fans, and mentoring new writers.
Hannah VerSluys
The Blurb - Showrunner
Hannah VerSluys is the showrunner for The Blurb and Director for ASG. They have been a part of student media since Fall 2022 and are a senior Accounting and Communication major.
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, as winning awards like Best Show-runner and Most Improved Show and Best Segment with there Hot Takes. Justin also is an aspiring filmmaker and writer.
Vinny Sainato
The College Voice - Co-showrunner
Vinny Sainato is a second-year Digital Media Production major with a minor in Photography. Vinny is co-showrunner for BSE's college lifestyle show The College Voice, and is the Assistant Director for kentcore. Vinny has also served as the director and technical director of The Blurb. He is also a cast member of Grab Bag, and is the host of BSR's "INDIETRONICA WAVE" under the name DJ Lambert. Outside of BSE, Vinny enjoys exploring music, videography, gaming, and is obsessed with Tyler, The Creator.
