Bowman's Friends Podcast

Nick Carlucci is a Junior from Elk Grove Village, IL, a suburb outside of Chicago. Nick is
pursuing a degree in Journalism and a minor in Media Arts and Studies. After
Graduation, Nick plans on getting a job with a major sports organization or network to
be a sports reporter or play-by-play announcer, as his dream job is to become the play-
by-play announcer for the Chicago White Sox, his hometown team.

Sonaya Johnson is a senior from Chicago, IL. Sonaya is pursuing a degree in Sports Journalism with a minor in Communications. She will receive a Sports Communication, Media, and Promotion certificate when she graduates in May. After graduation, she will return to her home state, Illinois, to start her master’s program in Sports Management at Northern Illinois University. Her dream job is to work as a Public relations agent for a professional sports team.

Sarah Samiri is a senior from Alexandria, VA. She’s studying journalism with a minor in French and francophone studies. She works as a student supervisor at the University’s Office of Philanthropy and serves as a Belonging Student Ambassador and Alumni Ambassador. During her free time, she enjoys reading books and she also enjoys going hiking and swimming. After graduation she plans on working in journalism or in digital communications.

Kate Clark is a senior from Madison, WI. She is pursuing her BA in Media Arts and Studies with a minor in Theatre. At UK, she is the president of the Creator Cats Filmmaking Club, and spends her time making short films and watching movies with her peers. After graduation, she hopes to continue her filmmaking career and eventually work her way up to a role as a film producer. 

Cassady Brockman is a sophomore from Louisville, KY. She is pursuing a degree in Journalism and Integrated Strategic Communications. At UK, she is a Kentucky Kernel news and features reporter and a member of the Beta Chi chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma on campus. She also works as a digital content assistant manager for The College of Arts and Sciences. In her free time, she enjoys reading and spending time with friends and family. After graduation, she hopes to continue writing for a publication in a big city. 

Cylvia Baskin is a Sophomore studying Information Communication Technology with a minor in Modern and Classical Languages, Literature, and Cultures focusing on Chinese studies and she is from Memphis, TN. At the moment, she is a part of the UKY AFROTC. She is currently a Campus Brand Ambassador for Good Molecules for the Spring of 2025. She enjoys baking and loves to read when she has the time and is also trying to learn how to sew. After graduating in May 2027, she has no idea what she is going to do after graduating

Kiana Alpaca is a sophomore from Arequipa, Peru. Pursuing a BA in Sports Journalism and Media Arts and Studies. At UK she works as a First Year Experience Ambassador helping with orientation during summer and a Kentucky Kernel features reporter. She also works as a student crew member for SEC network, as a student production crew. After graduation, she aspires to be a TV producer. 

Cameron Shaw is a senior from Columbus, OH. He is pursuing a BA in Media Arts and Studies with a minor in History. At UK he works as a student crew member for the SEC Network, having worked on games on ESPN. He is also a member of the Creator Cats Filmmaking Club here on campus.  After graduation he hopes to continue working in sports broadcasting, or become a videographer for a professional sports team.