Hey everyone! My name is Alexa Liptak, and I am a second-year communications and journalism student at Thompson Rivers University (TRU). I aspire to build a career with my degree in sports broadcasting or journalism, to combine my love of athletics with storytelling. 

I am originally from Surrey, BC but I moved to Kamloops for school in 2023. So, unfortunately, I have only ever experienced cold winters and not the beautiful summers this city is known to have.

I currently work with the Kamloops Blazers, as well as a new women-run sports media company called “Girls at the Games”.  I’ve also written a few articles for TRU’s newspaper, The Omega, which has been an exciting opportunity to develop my journalism skills.

besides work and school, many of my hobbies include the outdoors and staying active. Being from the coast, I have always loved to hike and be outdoors, especially on trails with stunning ocean views. I’m also a big sports fan, so I absolutely love going to games with my friends, especially when we get to cheer on my Canucks.

Hi! I’m Isabella Parsons, a 2nd-year student at TRU majoring in Public Relations with a minor in Applied Marketing. With my studies in PR, my goal is to be able to work in primary crisis communications, specifically within Public Affairs.

I have spent most of the past 2 years living in Kamloops, though home is back in Sylvan Lake, Alberta. Besides my studies here in Kamloops, I also work with the city’s KIJHL team as well as with our very own WolfPack teams!

I have a few hobbies as well. Being from Alberta and having the Rockies, I love all things outdoors, especially hiking, backpacking, and camping in the backcountry. I also frequent sports games, specifically hockey, as I played for most of my adolescence!

Hello All! My name is Isabella Tiani and I am a first year student at TRU. I studied a year at UNBC in Prince George, British Columbia before transferring to TRU. I am currently studying journalism and media studies. My goal with my degree is to ultimately work in sports one day, hopefully working for a specific team. I have lived in Kamloops since September and it is the only place I have ever lived besides Prince George in my whole life. I live on campus with my three roommates and I am forever grateful to be able to go to such an amazing school, with a campus that is grounded in support and generosity. My interests include hanging out with my roommates and our friends, reading, colouring, watching hockey and going to the gym.