Current Staff

Hannah Kancler is always searching for new interests, ranging from culinary arts to off-roading to playing various instruments. She constantly strives to learn new things and go to new places. As a Bend native, loves getting involved in the community and being out on the town, and working on the Obsidian has only enhanced her love for this town. 

Born and raised in Bend, Laney is passionate about telling stories that shape her hometown. When she’s not chasing down leads, she’s exploring the food scene, watching indie films, or spending time outdoors.

Hazel Seasholtz is a new writer at The Obsidian. She tends to spend the majority of her time in nature and leads the Bend Senior High Environmental Club. When she's not outdoors, you can find Hazel curled up with a good book or working on an art project. While journalism is new to Hazel, she is looking forward to using it as a way to understand her community on a deeper level. 

Nathan Shein is an up-and-coming journalist and chronic reader of the news. When he isn’t pondering current events (a rare sight), Nathan can be found playing video games, listening to music or writing about god knows what. Or sleeping. Usually sleeping.

This teen’s definitely got spirit, and while she's not modeling for the camera, she's looking for new ways to improve her own photography and writing skills through journalism. Some might take advantage of Sam’s energetic and playful composure, but when she’s got a story to share, you best believe she’ll craft it so cleverly you won’t realize you’ve been hooked until the very last line. After all, it takes true beauty and sharp brains to turn observation into art.

Cypress Toman is a junior at Madras High School. Her free time, whenever she can get it, is spent reading from her neverending to-be-read book collection, drinking coffee at every hour and script-writing short films. You can find her at any local coffee shop, her school’s tennis courts or traveling around the globe with her mother and sister.