Our Management
Kevin O’Connor hails from Windsor, Ont., where as a boy he delivered the Windsor Star. He has been involved in Saskatchewan journalism for 38 years. He was a reporter and columnist with the Regina Leader-Post before joining CBC Saskatchewan in 2004. He has also reported for the Toronto Star and Time Magazine. He was an assignment producer when he retired from CBC earlier this year.
Photo: Raphaele Frigon
pronouns: she/her
Positions held at the Carillon: Staff Writer 2024 , Arts & Sports editor 2025-26
U of R program(s) of study: B.A. in English with a History minor
Favourite class taken in the last year: English 212: Literature Survey II
Would love to teach:A class on Joni Mitchell or Sara Bareilles
Go-to music to listen to while working:A whole lot of folk!
If given the chance to master 1 new skill without effort, it would be: Playing the double bass
Noticing these things brings me joy: How the sky changes, fancy new words and alliteration, people’s outfits on campus, and small patterns throughout each day
If given the chance to change the world with a snap, I’d change: Accessibility for everyone, having different kinds of minds valued more, and more collaboration across the globe.
Our Summer Team
Pronouns: she/herU of R program(s) of study: PsychologyFavourite class taken in the last year: ENG 100 Would love to teach: I would love to teach people all about Dystopian Novels and its reflection of our society today.Go-to music to listen to while working: Anything LanaIf given the chance to master 1 new skill without effort, it would be: It would be time managementNoticing these things brings me joy: People being able to pursue and do things they wish to doIf given the chance to change the world with a snap, I’d change: Inaccessibility of resources, including food and healthcare services – as they shape a person’s well-being
Pronouns: she/her
U of R program(s) of study: BFA in Visual Arts
Favourite class taken in the last year: Definitely theatre 100 with Leanne Groeneveld, what a
fun class.
Would love to teach: I would love to teach a class on gouache painting, such an
under-appreciated medium.
Go-to music to listen to while working: I am unable to stick to one genre, so my go-to
playlists are usually a mix of punk, indie, and 80s/90s rap. However, when I really need to lock
in, I listen to video game soundtracks.
If given the chance to master 1 new skill without effort, it would be: Learn any language,
especially sign language.
Noticing these things brings me joy: Bird sounds early in the morning, hushed giggling from
tents when camping, when animals see their reflection for the first time, and the smell of fresh
baked food.
If given the chance to change the world with a snap, I’d change: I would make every person
have empathy and respect for the people around them.