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Akansha Narayan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAkansha Narayan is a final year student at the University of the South Pacific majoring in journalism and literature and language. She has worked as a radio jockey for the Fiji Broadcasting Corporation and Communications Fiji Limited and aspires to be a journalist. She is passionate about writing more about women empowerment, mental health, gender equality, body shaming, gender based violence and the right to education. She is a strong believer in the importance of mental health and she believes that it is OK to not be OK all the time. She enjoys listening to music and writing blogs in her free time. She is very connected to herself and her emotions and she will forever be that girl who gets really excited when the sky is in pretty colors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Illustration by Emily Whang<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nAugustine Minimbi<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAugustine Tipuka Minimbi is a second-year student at the University of the South Pacific in Suva, Fiji, volunteering as an announcer for Radio Pasifik, the university radio station. He has also done freelance reporting for the Sunday Bulletin, a Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea-based newspaper. He is an avid bookworm and is passionate about writing poems and short stories, so much so that he is currently writing a short story for an anthology put out by the Australia-based Hibiscus Three literature collective, to be published in February this year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Illustration by Ard Su<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nJosefa Babitu<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nJosefa Babitu is a senior journalism and politics major at the University of the South Pacific. The 21-year-old student journalist aspires to be a communication professional in the future. For the time being, he has written a number of articles for media agencies, both local and overseas. He currently works for CDAC Network as a communication officer based at the Fiji NDMO for the current cyclone season. Apart from focusing on his career, Josefa loves to hang out with his friends, reading and socializing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Illustration by Natalia Polanco<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nKelera Ditaiki<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nKelera Ditaiki is a senior studying journalism and politics at the University of the South Pacific. She loves journalism because she always learns something new about the people or places that stories take her to. Ditaiki doesn’t consider herself an outgoing person so she appreciates that journalism brings her out of her comfort zone. In her free time, she enjoys reading and watching mystery documentaries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Illustration by Emily Whang<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nLeila Parina<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nLeila Parina is a final year student at the University of the South Pacific. She majors in sociology and journalism. She is from the coastal part of Papua New Guinea. Parina loves the ocean and the natural environment of the Pacific Islands. She is passionate about climate justice and social justice and tries to get involved with those important causes. She cannot sit through a horror movie but enjoys reading crime fiction and watching mysteries based on true stories.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Illustration by Lauren Iba\u00f1ez<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nPaea Halatanu Nawaqatabu<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nPaea Halatanu Nawaqatabu is a biology and chemistry student at the University of the South Pacific. She was born and raised in Suva, Fiji Islands. She also takes intermediate French at Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Suva. She is a social networking services supporter for the Embassy of Korea in Fiji. During her spare time, she enjoys enhancing her Japanese and Korean language skills as well as designing Fijian fans. She is free-spirited.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Illustration by Emily Whang<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nRoselyn Bali<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nRoselyn Bali is a senior journalism major at the University of the South Pacific, Laucala campus. She writes for the student newspaper Wansolwara and decided to pursue journalism because she is passionate about listening to and sharing people\u2019s stories. She loves traveling, socializing, Polynesian and hula dancing, and watching Korean dramas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Illustration by Eejoon Choi<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nSheryl Lal<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSheryl Lal is a senior at University of the South Pacific pursuing a Bachelor\u2019s degree in journalism and management and public administration. She is a proud Indo-Fijian and was inspired to pursue journalism to help other people find their voice. She is also a model and an aspiring actor based in Fiji. Sheryl also loves to collect books and is a fan of old classics including movies and music. She is a strong believer in female empowerment and seeks to be an inspiration to women everywhere.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Illustration by Lauren Iba\u00f1ez<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nSera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSera Tikotikoivatu-Sefeti is a journalism student at the University of the South Pacific, a mother of two, and a freelance journalist. Her goal is to create a ripple effect of change within her community by giving them a voice and telling their stories. She is currently a freelance writer for Islands Business Fiji: Pacific Makete and a communications intern at Fusion Hub\/ BPO Council of Fiji. She enjoys reading, spending time with her family and is obsessed with Korean dramas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Augustine Minimbi<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAugustine Tipuka Minimbi is a second-year student at the University of the South Pacific in Suva, Fiji, volunteering as an announcer for Radio Pasifik, the university radio station. He has also done freelance reporting for the Sunday Bulletin, a Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea-based newspaper. He is an avid bookworm and is passionate about writing poems and short stories, so much so that he is currently writing a short story for an anthology put out by the Australia-based Hibiscus Three literature collective, to be published in February this year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n\nIllustration by Ard Su<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nJosefa Babitu<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nJosefa Babitu is a senior journalism and politics major at the University of the South Pacific. The 21-year-old student journalist aspires to be a communication professional in the future. For the time being, he has written a number of articles for media agencies, both local and overseas. He currently works for CDAC Network as a communication officer based at the Fiji NDMO for the current cyclone season. Apart from focusing on his career, Josefa loves to hang out with his friends, reading and socializing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n\nIllustration by Natalia Polanco<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nKelera Ditaiki<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nKelera Ditaiki is a senior studying journalism and politics at the University of the South Pacific. She loves journalism because she always learns something new about the people or places that stories take her to. Ditaiki doesn’t consider herself an outgoing person so she appreciates that journalism brings her out of her comfort zone. In her free time, she enjoys reading and watching mystery documentaries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n\nIllustration by Emily Whang<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nLeila Parina<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nLeila Parina is a final year student at the University of the South Pacific. She majors in sociology and journalism. She is from the coastal part of Papua New Guinea. Parina loves the ocean and the natural environment of the Pacific Islands. She is passionate about climate justice and social justice and tries to get involved with those important causes. She cannot sit through a horror movie but enjoys reading crime fiction and watching mysteries based on true stories.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n\nIllustration by Lauren Iba\u00f1ez<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nPaea Halatanu Nawaqatabu<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nPaea Halatanu Nawaqatabu is a biology and chemistry student at the University of the South Pacific. She was born and raised in Suva, Fiji Islands. She also takes intermediate French at Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Suva. She is a social networking services supporter for the Embassy of Korea in Fiji. During her spare time, she enjoys enhancing her Japanese and Korean language skills as well as designing Fijian fans. She is free-spirited.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n\nIllustration by Emily Whang<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nRoselyn Bali<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nRoselyn Bali is a senior journalism major at the University of the South Pacific, Laucala campus. She writes for the student newspaper Wansolwara and decided to pursue journalism because she is passionate about listening to and sharing people\u2019s stories. She loves traveling, socializing, Polynesian and hula dancing, and watching Korean dramas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n\nIllustration by Eejoon Choi<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nSheryl Lal<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSheryl Lal is a senior at University of the South Pacific pursuing a Bachelor\u2019s degree in journalism and management and public administration. She is a proud Indo-Fijian and was inspired to pursue journalism to help other people find their voice. She is also a model and an aspiring actor based in Fiji. Sheryl also loves to collect books and is a fan of old classics including movies and music. She is a strong believer in female empowerment and seeks to be an inspiration to women everywhere.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n\nIllustration by Lauren Iba\u00f1ez<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nSera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSera Tikotikoivatu-Sefeti is a journalism student at the University of the South Pacific, a mother of two, and a freelance journalist. Her goal is to create a ripple effect of change within her community by giving them a voice and telling their stories. She is currently a freelance writer for Islands Business Fiji: Pacific Makete and a communications intern at Fusion Hub\/ BPO Council of Fiji. She enjoys reading, spending time with her family and is obsessed with Korean dramas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Josefa Babitu<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nJosefa Babitu is a senior journalism and politics major at the University of the South Pacific. The 21-year-old student journalist aspires to be a communication professional in the future. For the time being, he has written a number of articles for media agencies, both local and overseas. He currently works for CDAC Network as a communication officer based at the Fiji NDMO for the current cyclone season. Apart from focusing on his career, Josefa loves to hang out with his friends, reading and socializing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n\nIllustration by Natalia Polanco<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nKelera Ditaiki<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nKelera Ditaiki is a senior studying journalism and politics at the University of the South Pacific. She loves journalism because she always learns something new about the people or places that stories take her to. Ditaiki doesn’t consider herself an outgoing person so she appreciates that journalism brings her out of her comfort zone. In her free time, she enjoys reading and watching mystery documentaries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n\nIllustration by Emily Whang<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nLeila Parina<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nLeila Parina is a final year student at the University of the South Pacific. She majors in sociology and journalism. She is from the coastal part of Papua New Guinea. Parina loves the ocean and the natural environment of the Pacific Islands. She is passionate about climate justice and social justice and tries to get involved with those important causes. She cannot sit through a horror movie but enjoys reading crime fiction and watching mysteries based on true stories.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n\nIllustration by Lauren Iba\u00f1ez<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nPaea Halatanu Nawaqatabu<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nPaea Halatanu Nawaqatabu is a biology and chemistry student at the University of the South Pacific. She was born and raised in Suva, Fiji Islands. She also takes intermediate French at Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Suva. She is a social networking services supporter for the Embassy of Korea in Fiji. During her spare time, she enjoys enhancing her Japanese and Korean language skills as well as designing Fijian fans. She is free-spirited.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n\nIllustration by Emily Whang<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nRoselyn Bali<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nRoselyn Bali is a senior journalism major at the University of the South Pacific, Laucala campus. She writes for the student newspaper Wansolwara and decided to pursue journalism because she is passionate about listening to and sharing people\u2019s stories. She loves traveling, socializing, Polynesian and hula dancing, and watching Korean dramas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n\nIllustration by Eejoon Choi<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nSheryl Lal<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSheryl Lal is a senior at University of the South Pacific pursuing a Bachelor\u2019s degree in journalism and management and public administration. She is a proud Indo-Fijian and was inspired to pursue journalism to help other people find their voice. She is also a model and an aspiring actor based in Fiji. Sheryl also loves to collect books and is a fan of old classics including movies and music. She is a strong believer in female empowerment and seeks to be an inspiration to women everywhere.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n\nIllustration by Lauren Iba\u00f1ez<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nSera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSera Tikotikoivatu-Sefeti is a journalism student at the University of the South Pacific, a mother of two, and a freelance journalist. Her goal is to create a ripple effect of change within her community by giving them a voice and telling their stories. She is currently a freelance writer for Islands Business Fiji: Pacific Makete and a communications intern at Fusion Hub\/ BPO Council of Fiji. She enjoys reading, spending time with her family and is obsessed with Korean dramas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Kelera Ditaiki<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nKelera Ditaiki is a senior studying journalism and politics at the University of the South Pacific. She loves journalism because she always learns something new about the people or places that stories take her to. Ditaiki doesn’t consider herself an outgoing person so she appreciates that journalism brings her out of her comfort zone. In her free time, she enjoys reading and watching mystery documentaries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n\nIllustration by Emily Whang<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nLeila Parina<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nLeila Parina is a final year student at the University of the South Pacific. She majors in sociology and journalism. She is from the coastal part of Papua New Guinea. Parina loves the ocean and the natural environment of the Pacific Islands. She is passionate about climate justice and social justice and tries to get involved with those important causes. She cannot sit through a horror movie but enjoys reading crime fiction and watching mysteries based on true stories.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n\nIllustration by Lauren Iba\u00f1ez<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nPaea Halatanu Nawaqatabu<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nPaea Halatanu Nawaqatabu is a biology and chemistry student at the University of the South Pacific. She was born and raised in Suva, Fiji Islands. She also takes intermediate French at Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Suva. She is a social networking services supporter for the Embassy of Korea in Fiji. During her spare time, she enjoys enhancing her Japanese and Korean language skills as well as designing Fijian fans. She is free-spirited.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n\nIllustration by Emily Whang<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nRoselyn Bali<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nRoselyn Bali is a senior journalism major at the University of the South Pacific, Laucala campus. She writes for the student newspaper Wansolwara and decided to pursue journalism because she is passionate about listening to and sharing people\u2019s stories. She loves traveling, socializing, Polynesian and hula dancing, and watching Korean dramas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n\nIllustration by Eejoon Choi<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nSheryl Lal<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSheryl Lal is a senior at University of the South Pacific pursuing a Bachelor\u2019s degree in journalism and management and public administration. She is a proud Indo-Fijian and was inspired to pursue journalism to help other people find their voice. She is also a model and an aspiring actor based in Fiji. Sheryl also loves to collect books and is a fan of old classics including movies and music. She is a strong believer in female empowerment and seeks to be an inspiration to women everywhere.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n\nIllustration by Lauren Iba\u00f1ez<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nSera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSera Tikotikoivatu-Sefeti is a journalism student at the University of the South Pacific, a mother of two, and a freelance journalist. Her goal is to create a ripple effect of change within her community by giving them a voice and telling their stories. She is currently a freelance writer for Islands Business Fiji: Pacific Makete and a communications intern at Fusion Hub\/ BPO Council of Fiji. She enjoys reading, spending time with her family and is obsessed with Korean dramas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Leila Parina<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nLeila Parina is a final year student at the University of the South Pacific. She majors in sociology and journalism. She is from the coastal part of Papua New Guinea. Parina loves the ocean and the natural environment of the Pacific Islands. She is passionate about climate justice and social justice and tries to get involved with those important causes. She cannot sit through a horror movie but enjoys reading crime fiction and watching mysteries based on true stories.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n\nIllustration by Lauren Iba\u00f1ez<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nPaea Halatanu Nawaqatabu<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nPaea Halatanu Nawaqatabu is a biology and chemistry student at the University of the South Pacific. She was born and raised in Suva, Fiji Islands. She also takes intermediate French at Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Suva. She is a social networking services supporter for the Embassy of Korea in Fiji. During her spare time, she enjoys enhancing her Japanese and Korean language skills as well as designing Fijian fans. She is free-spirited.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n\nIllustration by Emily Whang<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nRoselyn Bali<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nRoselyn Bali is a senior journalism major at the University of the South Pacific, Laucala campus. She writes for the student newspaper Wansolwara and decided to pursue journalism because she is passionate about listening to and sharing people\u2019s stories. She loves traveling, socializing, Polynesian and hula dancing, and watching Korean dramas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n\nIllustration by Eejoon Choi<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nSheryl Lal<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSheryl Lal is a senior at University of the South Pacific pursuing a Bachelor\u2019s degree in journalism and management and public administration. She is a proud Indo-Fijian and was inspired to pursue journalism to help other people find their voice. She is also a model and an aspiring actor based in Fiji. Sheryl also loves to collect books and is a fan of old classics including movies and music. She is a strong believer in female empowerment and seeks to be an inspiration to women everywhere.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n\nIllustration by Lauren Iba\u00f1ez<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nSera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSera Tikotikoivatu-Sefeti is a journalism student at the University of the South Pacific, a mother of two, and a freelance journalist. Her goal is to create a ripple effect of change within her community by giving them a voice and telling their stories. She is currently a freelance writer for Islands Business Fiji: Pacific Makete and a communications intern at Fusion Hub\/ BPO Council of Fiji. She enjoys reading, spending time with her family and is obsessed with Korean dramas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Paea Halatanu Nawaqatabu<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nPaea Halatanu Nawaqatabu is a biology and chemistry student at the University of the South Pacific. She was born and raised in Suva, Fiji Islands. She also takes intermediate French at Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Suva. She is a social networking services supporter for the Embassy of Korea in Fiji. During her spare time, she enjoys enhancing her Japanese and Korean language skills as well as designing Fijian fans. She is free-spirited.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n\nIllustration by Emily Whang<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nRoselyn Bali<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nRoselyn Bali is a senior journalism major at the University of the South Pacific, Laucala campus. She writes for the student newspaper Wansolwara and decided to pursue journalism because she is passionate about listening to and sharing people\u2019s stories. She loves traveling, socializing, Polynesian and hula dancing, and watching Korean dramas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n\nIllustration by Eejoon Choi<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nSheryl Lal<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSheryl Lal is a senior at University of the South Pacific pursuing a Bachelor\u2019s degree in journalism and management and public administration. She is a proud Indo-Fijian and was inspired to pursue journalism to help other people find their voice. She is also a model and an aspiring actor based in Fiji. Sheryl also loves to collect books and is a fan of old classics including movies and music. She is a strong believer in female empowerment and seeks to be an inspiration to women everywhere.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n\nIllustration by Lauren Iba\u00f1ez<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nSera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSera Tikotikoivatu-Sefeti is a journalism student at the University of the South Pacific, a mother of two, and a freelance journalist. Her goal is to create a ripple effect of change within her community by giving them a voice and telling their stories. She is currently a freelance writer for Islands Business Fiji: Pacific Makete and a communications intern at Fusion Hub\/ BPO Council of Fiji. She enjoys reading, spending time with her family and is obsessed with Korean dramas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Roselyn Bali<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nRoselyn Bali is a senior journalism major at the University of the South Pacific, Laucala campus. She writes for the student newspaper Wansolwara and decided to pursue journalism because she is passionate about listening to and sharing people\u2019s stories. She loves traveling, socializing, Polynesian and hula dancing, and watching Korean dramas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n\nIllustration by Eejoon Choi<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nSheryl Lal<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSheryl Lal is a senior at University of the South Pacific pursuing a Bachelor\u2019s degree in journalism and management and public administration. She is a proud Indo-Fijian and was inspired to pursue journalism to help other people find their voice. She is also a model and an aspiring actor based in Fiji. Sheryl also loves to collect books and is a fan of old classics including movies and music. She is a strong believer in female empowerment and seeks to be an inspiration to women everywhere.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n\nIllustration by Lauren Iba\u00f1ez<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nSera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSera Tikotikoivatu-Sefeti is a journalism student at the University of the South Pacific, a mother of two, and a freelance journalist. Her goal is to create a ripple effect of change within her community by giving them a voice and telling their stories. She is currently a freelance writer for Islands Business Fiji: Pacific Makete and a communications intern at Fusion Hub\/ BPO Council of Fiji. She enjoys reading, spending time with her family and is obsessed with Korean dramas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Sheryl Lal<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSheryl Lal is a senior at University of the South Pacific pursuing a Bachelor\u2019s degree in journalism and management and public administration. She is a proud Indo-Fijian and was inspired to pursue journalism to help other people find their voice. She is also a model and an aspiring actor based in Fiji. Sheryl also loves to collect books and is a fan of old classics including movies and music. She is a strong believer in female empowerment and seeks to be an inspiration to women everywhere.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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