About Us

Mission Statement

Grand Central Magazine captures the unique lifestyle experiences of the students at Central Michigan University.
We’re about what makes college and life worthwhile, expressed through content you won’t see elsewhere.

Meet Our Editorial Staff

Editor-in-Chief: Samantha Bitterman (SHE/HER/HERS), bitte1sk@cmich.edu

Samantha Bitterman is a senior from New Lothrop, MI. She is studying broadcasting with minors in journalism and multimedia design. In addition to serving as Grand Central’s editor-in-chief, Samantha is also involved with News Central and The Jamari Show. Samantha enjoys reading, watching Harry Potter and Bob’s Burgers, and playing Super Mario Bros with friends. 

Reporter: Izzie Pasciolla (SHE/HER/HERS), pasci1i@cmich.edu

Izzie Pasciolla is a  senior at CMU majoring in journalism and minoring in English. Pasciolla joined GCMag to make new friends and to get some real journalism experience. Fortunately, this was the perfect organization for both! Outside of Grand Central Magazine she works as a barista at Tim Hortons. In her free time she reads, watches Netflix and plays with her puppy, Zeus.

Reporter:  Maddi Hill (SHE/HER/HERS), hill10m@cmich.edu

Maddi Hill is from Dowagiac, Mi. She is a 3rd-year student here at Central Michigan University. She is majoring in Journalism and has been writing for Grand Central since she was a freshman. A fun fact about Maddi is that she has 4 sisters.

Reporter: Lexi Kuhl (SHE/HER/HERS), kuhl1lg@cmich.edu

Advisor: Steve Coon, coon1sr@cmich.edu

If you are interested in joining Grand Central’s team, please contact Samantha Bitterman at bitte1sk@cmich.edu.