ABOUT US

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EXECUTIVE TEAM

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Studying Arts and Culture in her second year, Maya, a Capricorn, is ambitious and sociable. She loves writing, reading, rewatching her Letterboxd top-four favourites, and baking. However, in her opinion, her biggest self-defining trait is her love for music, which she listens to at every chance she gets. Artists she feels she owes one to are Jeff Buckley, Phoebe Bridgers, Blood Orange, Clairo and Radiohead (she would go on if she could). Outside of Dawson, her comfort place truly is her room, which she has decorated to look like an extension of herself with her posters, polaroids, and little belongings that she’s collected over time. You’ll probably find her in the caf studying or reading autobiographies or books of essays, being outside on the campus with friends, or hanging out in The Plant office!

Minola is a second year Law, Society and Justice student with a love for media analysis (yes, the thing from English class), volleyball, and daydreaming. She can be found in the wild looking for a warm place to work because even with three layers and a winter coat, she is always cold. For that same reason, she prefers summer and will not hear from winter lovers (her best friend is one). When she isn’t getting distracted by 3h long video essays on Youtube, she should be catching up on her class readings, but where’s the fun in that? She hopes to go to law school and pursue legal journalism while working on a few books and scripts on the side. Her favourite movie is The Martian and her very predictable music taste includes Hannah Bahng, Conan Gray, sombr, Laufey, and Maneskin.

Hello! My name is Cathy, and I am a second-year student in Law, Society and Justice. For me, being part of the Plant has been a great opportunity to work with curious, engaged, and talented people who share my love for student journalism. I had the immense privilege to learn from my peers, and I look forward to working on various projects with them this year. As a proud member of the digital team, I am beyond excited to explore student journalism through the lens of online media production with the other members of the digital team. We are all very excited to produce high quality content for the Plant’s platform, and we look forward to connecting with the Dawson community.  

PRINT TEAM

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Hey! I’m Nadira and I’m in my 2nd year in Health Science. I’m a Copy Editor for The Plant newspaper and I’m really excited to be part of such a creative space. I love learning random facts about anything, especially if it’s related to medicine and art, and The Plant feels like the perfect place to expand my knowledge. Outside of academics, I like to play the piano, read and binge-watch crime shows. On a lighter note, I have a huge sweet tooth, especially for anything strawberry-flavoured. I’m really looking forward to editing for The Plant this year and collaborating with such passionate people!

Mika Sauvageau is the Copy Editor of the Dawson Plant Newspaper. Currently, Mika is a cinema and communications student with a focus on researching and reporting on Quebec laws and their effects on the student population. Mika graduated from high school with diplomas in both French and English from a talented and gifted mathematics and science program. She simultaneously undertook a sport-étude in classical dance at Ballet Divertimento.After graduating from high school, Mika spent two years living and working in France, perfecting her French language skills, as the Communications Manager for The Financier; a restaurant in Paris, France. Since returning to Montreal in 2024, Mika has volunteered for numerous organizations.

As a first-year Liberal Arts student, Chloe is thrilled to begin her journey with The Plant. When not found buried in a library corner sipping coffee, she’s either wrapped in her duvet or on the floor of her friends’ rooms, debating with herself. While she wishes that being haunted by Sylvia Plath’s fig tree analogy could be considered a hobby, she otherwise “unwinds” by crying to Jeff Buckley or Fiona Apple, drawing flowers, or trying to thrift the rest of her wardrobe. Chloe’s version of being intellectual is reading a Substack she found on Pinterest that wrestles with the experience of being and yearning – all while her Clarice Lispector novels politely hush on her nightstand. Too passionate for her own good, after Dawson Chloe hopes to bring her one true love of arguing to a courtroom, fulfilling her lifelong dream of becoming a public interest lawyer.

Jackie is very excited to take over the position of Voices Editor! She made her start at The Plant honing her love of theatre as the first Arts and Culture Correspondent. She spends her free time reading, writing, and listening to music. You’ll likely find her with an iced coffee in hand and headphones on anywhere on campus. As a second year Liberal Arts student, her workload can be overwhelming and she spends a lot of her time stressed in the library. Hopefully the workload will be worth it as she hopes to attend university next year to study English, Journalism or Theatre because Jackie would one day love to become a foreign correspondent or a professor. She is also very passionate about modern theatre, and her goal is to spread the word and make it more accessible for students to attend. Finally, she loves to spread ideas from all sorts of different perspectives — which is what makes her excited to take over the voices section and bring her own ideas and experiences alongside it.

Charlotte is in her last added semester at Dawson after completing the liberal arts program. She wants to participate in everything all the time because, to her, the greatest loss of all is the experiences we never live out. Despite being easily overwhelmed, she loves to squeeze her multitude of hobbies into her busy schedule. Her adoration for music is materialized in her melody compositions on the piano and/or guitar, her poetry writing on the bus, and her diverse taste in musical genres. In fact, you can listen to her music on any platform (you can find her under her name) or see her play shows at local venues! Her favourite moments of the week include her morning chaï lattes and Friday outings with her friends. In between classes, you’ll often see her soak in rays of sun at the peace garden.

Hi! My name is Claire, and I am an Enriched Pure and Applied Science student at Dawson who has always fostered a passion for reading books and writing stories! While I enjoy the research and problem-solving that come with being a science student, I also enjoy the creativity and pride that come with producing a written work. For this reason, I found the Science and Environment Editor position to be the perfect choice because it provides a bridge between the worlds of both science and writing! I have and continue to be involved in many science activities and initiatives at Dawson, such as Neuroscience research, participating in the Maker Space Internship, the Tadpole Troopers, and many more! I hope that through these on-campus experiences, I can have the opportunity to integrate my knowledge and provide intriguing and relevant stories that prove useful or entertaining to my fellow students!

Julia is a former Liberal Arts student, now loitering on Dawson campus only two days a week. She enjoys enrolling in online courses she will never complete, check out books she will never finish, and fill her to-do list with tasks that she will assuredly procrastinate. Through her poetry, short stories, and articles in The Plant, she hopes to incentivize curiosity and self-education as well as prompt open dialogue and mild discomfort. In her free time, she likes to play guitar, listen to music, watch interviews and Ivy League speeches, infodump about the Beatniks, and psychoanalyze comedy TV and film. She lives according to whatever she has last read. Teach her a new fact or recount a dream to make her day. 

DARIA GLADCHII(she/her)
Curiosities and Visual Arts Editor

Daria, an artist of many interests and talents, is a second year Cincom student. She’s an avid fanatic of animated media and Korean cinema. She can not spend a second in silence so she either plays music, watches YouTube or listens to a podcast. Daria is always down for an outing even if she complains about being broke. “A big part about being young is spending more and sleeping less!”, is what she tells herself every morning.

Hi! I’m Nicole, staff writer here at the plant 🙂 I’m a second year Law, Society and Justice student. Writing has always been such a creative outlet for me, whether it was through English class article assignments, history essays or writing my own short stories and poems! So much of my passion and inspiration comes from my favorite author, Sally Rooney. Other than writing, I’m an athlete who dedicates a lot of my time rowing at the olympic basin. I love being active, I’d say I’m the kind of person always up for anything. Call me to go on a hike, bike ride, picnic, or anything nature related and I’ll be a happy woman. In the free time that’s left, I watch good films, play music, boulder and, on the priority list, hang out with my amazing friends!!

Hiiii I’m Orion! I’m a first year Arts and Cultures student and I’m so excited to be a part of this team. I moved to Montreal three years ago and spent the majority of my life in Texas (yeehaw). I’m a huge media nerd (or really just a nerd in general) and you can always hear me talk about my latest obsession to my friends. I’ve always loved writing and I hope to both learn from and bring something to this magnificent paper throughout my time here.

My name is Alaa Ettaouth and I’m a first year student in the Law, Society and Justice program and ever since my fourth grade teacher introduced me to the world of writing and reading, I’ve been hooked. If my friends could describe me in 1 word, they would surely say that I’m determinated, I’ve always been someone extremely focused on my goals and implicated in my community. I have diverse passions, I like watching movies (my 4 favorites are Capernum, Le Petit Prince, Dead Poet Society and 10 Things I Hate About You) as well as capturing moments with my cameras, discussing about politics and societal issues but also crocheting when I have time and watching soccer (Dima Maghreb and Visca Barca for life!). I also enjoy listening to music : Malcom Todd, Clairo, Tyler the Creator, SZA, New Jeans, TWICE, Laufey, Saint Levant and more are artists you will surely find in my playlists. If you want to know more about me, don’t hesitate to stalk my Letterboxd, Pinterest, Spotify or Stats.fm!

The fig tree theory by Sylvia Plath used to be a big weight on her shoulders until she decided that it’s overrated to want to be one thing; instead, now she just attempts everything. “The answer to is in the attempt, not in the mind,” she carved on this stone in Nice, France, this summer; she will quote it from time to time to a friend that needs support to do something that feels scary. Songwriting started her love for expressing the thoughts inside her mind and making them come to life in a physical form; it felt like a huge release. The movie before sunrise shape shifted her mind and soul; Celine, played by Julie Delpy, had a strong influence on her as a teenage girl and still lingers in the crevices of her personality. It’s no joke; a couple months ago she flew to Vienna alone to visit the set locations and sit on the red booth of Cafe sperl in Vienna, the owner gifted her a mug and it’s her most valuable possession to date except for her camera, which she named Celine. This movie made her fall in love with cinematography and philosophy, and through that she found what feeds her mind and heart: writing and filmmaking, shes spent sleepless nights making short films with her lovely friends, whom she loves dearly. Her diary is another primary organ, recounting details of her life she hopes to look back on when her hair is fully grey, hopefully at a little cottage with nature around but for now she’s usually running around the city on some sidequest.

Heyyy I’m Sara, a second-year graphic design student who loves creating bold and meaningful visuals. I enjoy working on posters, layouts, and packaging projects, always looking for new ways to tell stories through design. Outside of school, I love going on walks (they bring me peace), spending time with cats, and I love butterflies. Also, I share my creative journey on Instagram @desigxutopia, where I connect with other designers and document my growth.

Hey! I’m Alex. I’m an illustration student, and the co-cover artist for the Plant. I have already illustrated two books: a series of short stories by Andrei Ladoga, and the cover for “Nourrir l’ogre” by Isabel Lapointe. I’ve taken a lot of art classes and am really grateful to every art teacher who got me here. I really enjoy learning everything about tea and coffee, and the research process in general. I often get lost in the night sky, wishing I were flying up there. I am really inspired by Hayao Miyazaki, Shinichi Sakamoto, Takehiko Inoue and Toulouse-Lautrec. The music I listen to right now are the artists Ichiko Aoba, Lamp, Nujabes, Hozier and Arcade Fire. I try to be kind above all. Glad to be part of the team and to be able to share my art, so everyone can hold it in their hands.

MYKA MILLER (she/her)
Co-Cover Artist

First year Illustration student Graduate of Dawson Visual Arts

Their interests include street photography, drawing, reading, gaming, learning on politics/history/philosophy, listening to an assortment of music from around the world, whistling, eating acidic sour plums, taking a stroll in the woods, and talking to the spirits of trees and rivers. You can often find them drawing the newest monthly cover in The Plant’s office or overworking on some project in the school library.

Marrie is a 3rd year illustration student with an interest in the possibilities of biology. When not pressured by the college’s workload, they like to doomscroll on twitter and polish the script of their lesbian fiction story.

Yasmine, a second year student in LSJ, is on a never ending quest to better herself. She dabbles into everything that might ignite in her a spark of curiosity —crochet, journal, theatre, gardening, the list is never ending. Each day is a new quest and each problem a learning opportunity. Try having coffee with her and see where the conversation leads you: social concerns or the ending of her latest favorite show?. She’s always ready to mention her cat, but he’s adorable so why would you protest. At some point she’ll ask for a taste of whatever you ordered and might even offer a bite of her croissant. You’ll part ways either best friends or sworn enemies, but each will have learned something new.

DIGITAL TEAM

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I am a second-year student in the Cinema and Communications program. I am an aspiring filmmaker and creative director who loves all stages of the production process and uses art to convey a message. I began to develop an interest in filmmaking in my last semester of high school, where I wrote and directed my first short film for my media studies class. “Eleventh Avenue” was a project I fully immersed myself in from its earliest concepts to the final product, remaining deeply engaged throughout. Although the project was initially lighthearted and some outcomes were notably flawed, my teacher acknowledged my effort and ambition, ultimately awarding me a grade that exceeded my expectations. This experience sparked a deep passion for video production, including directing, producing, scriptwriting, editing, etc. Currently, I enjoy dedicating my time to advancing my film projects, exploring photography and other creative endeavours, and enhancing my engagement for Angela’s Film Gallery.

Imogen’s a third year science student and a second semester Plant reporter! They’re a huge fan of everything that manages to blend the arts with science and hopes to bring more of that to the Plant. When they’re not trying to find new spots to study, they like to take photos with their camera, watch way too many movies, and go out with their friends. They also listen to a lot of music ranging from Ethel Cain to Lady Gaga and everything in between (no seriously, so much music it’s not even funny). At Dawson, you’ll most likely find them avoiding the second floor caf at all costs or studying/sleeping in the library!

Eilís has started her third year of studying ALC at Dawson. She’s always been curious about the cultural factors that shape human life, be it religion, politics, philosophy, literature or art. In recent years, she’s become invested in pursuing justice for all people, no matter what stands in the way. As a reporter, Ellie gets to indulge in these passions in front of a camera, and with wonderful and interesting people. Be it in the streets, at the park, or in the office, she always pours all of her heart into her work.

In her downtime, Ellie likes going camping, exploring the city, playing tabletop and video games, dressing up for local shows, and grabbing some drinks with friends and family. Her top five favourite albums are the Coup’s “Pick a Bigger Weapon”, Kneecap’s “Fine Art”, My Chemical Romance’s “Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge”, KARMAMØB’s “KARMAMØB, VOL. 1”, and astrid’s “Viscera”.

(also it’s pronounced “EE-lish” :3)

Feriel is a second-year student in LSJ with a strong passion for law and a determination to denounce injustice wherever she finds it. She views writing, theatre, and journalism as powerful means of exposing inequities and sparking necessary conversations. One of her key artistic inspirations is the Egyptian play Raya w Sakina, which she admires for the way it portrays the intersection of gender, oppression, and crime while revealing deeper truths about society. Driven and outspoken, Feriel often steers discussions toward questions of women’s rights, human rights, and social equity- subjects that shape both her personal identity and professional aspirations. Serious about her commitments yet warm in spirit, she balances her sharp outlook with a well-known sweet tooth.

Emma’s cat, Cherry, can testify to how much time she spends watching movies and reading books (especially historical fictions). As a 2nd year in ALC Cin-com, she practices photography in her spare time and listens to loads of music, such as Clairo, Lucy Dacus, Twice, Rawayana, and many more. Emma is very passionate about all things creative, she loves to work with her hands!

ANTOINE ARCHAMBAULT-RAMIREZ (he/him)
Videographer

All his fond d’étude went into his equipment.

He loves Pixies and Alfonso Cuaron!

Mikaël is a second-year cinema/communication student. His passion for cinema runs deep, and he makes it his mission to support independent theaters. If he’s not falling into a new obscure internet rabbit hole, he might be obsessing over a new hobby, whether it’s perfecting his espresso brewing skills or modding old game consoles. A music enthusiast, with hip-hop as his favorite genre, he listen to his favorite albums on his MP3 player. He also has an affinity for physical media, always on the lookout for cool Blu-rays or rare books. Regularly seeking to challenge himself, he finds inspiration in going out of his comfort zone.

I’m a second year cinema/communications student whose love for cinema and filmmaking started when I was 13 and has only grown stronger. I’m often at my favourite library: the BanQ, either editing a video or flipping through the rental DVDs and finding a way to jam 20 of them in my backpack. As a big supporter of physical media, I’m slowly growing my DVD collection of films I love. Strongly inspired by the works of Stanley Kubrick, I want to pursue a career in filmmaking, where I hope to become a cinematographer.

PEGGY ETHIER (she/her)
Video Editor

I juggle five hobbies in my free time (which happens to be a lot) and have to have something stimulating my brain at all times. I think that makes me a bit of an iPad kid, oh well. At least that makes me someone who’s able to help a little bit in almost every field when it comes to doing something. Happy to be working with The Plant this semester!

ps: I’m also the one editing the website 😉