Hanna Williford

I am a creative journalist with extensive writing, broadcasting, photography, and social media experience. I have a passion for storytelling and engaging audiences across a variety of platforms.

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Q+A with OSU men's volleyball All-American Jacob Pasteur

Jacob Pasteur, a senior with the OSU men’s volleyball team, looks like he has superpowers on the court. From serving the ball 80 mph to leading the team in kills and aces, the All-American is etching himself into the Buckeyes’ history books.

So how did he get here? Let’s dig in.

“I found a flier for volleyball towards the end of 8th grade, and that was a sport I hadn’t tried yet,” Pasteur said. “The flier didn’t specify if it was for men or women, and I ended up being the only guy there.”

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Inspiring sisters: Jacy and Emmy Sheldon

Jacy Sheldon is one of the best Ohio State basketball players to ever come through the program. In her fifth season with the Buckeyes, she surpassed 1,500 career points — becoming just the 17th player in program history to do so.

But Jacy’s relationship with her younger sister Emmy — the team’s biggest cheerleader — might be more moving than her skills on the court.

After attending Dublin Coffman High School, Jacy became a Buckeye and is still able to see her sister often — especially since sh

Countdown to tipoff: Ohio State men's basketball season preview

The Ohio State men’s basketball season tips off on Monday, Nov. 6 against Oakland at the Schottenstein Center. Before the season begins, we’re here to help you get to know Team 125.
• | Sophomore | Thornton emerged as a leader during his freshman season. He was named a team captain, averaged 10.6 points per game, had a team-high 29 total steals, and was the only player to start all 35 games.
• | Sophomore | In his first year with OSU, Gayle Jr. showed his defensive skills with 21 total steals, 1

The conclusion of the Ohio State men's basketball season

The Ohio State men’s basketball season officially came to a close on Saturday after a tough battle against Purdue in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals. Although the Buckeyes won’t be heading to the NCAA tournament, there’s still plenty to reflect on and look forward to for next year.

Despite struggles to close out games in the second half of the season, the Buckeyes made history in the Big Ten Tournament + ended the year with a fight. As a No. 13 seed, they defeated No. 12 Wisconsin, No. 5 Iowa

The 2022 Ohio State football season in review

Due to the consistent strength of the program, fans tend to feel disappointed with anything less than a national title. However, let’s not let the dramatic (and heartbreaking) ending overshadow the success of the 2022 season and the student-athletes that made it so special.
• Quarterback C.J. Stroud was the Big Ten’s Graham-George Offensive Player of the Year and Griese-Brees Quarterback of the Year for two consecutive years. The Buckeyes now have five consecutive winners of the Graham-George Of

Social Media Experience

As a social media manager, I have played an integral role in creating and growing CBUStoday's Instagram page to 68,000+. My content style varies from sit-down interviews with athletes like Will Howard,  Jacy Sheldon, and Triston McKenzie to behind-the-scenes looks at victorious teams around the city.

I also provide the Columbus Clippers with photo and video content (including the most-liked photo to-date) for their Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter accounts, including brainstorming content ideas, collaborating with the graphic design team, and executing interviews with players and fans that showcase the players' personalities and stay on-trend

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