The Co-Editors’ Welcome

Hello! Welcome to campus for the 2024-25 school year. Returning students, we hope your summer was relaxing, and for new students, we hope you are enjoying your new home here at DC. This year, we will be splitting the responsibilities of The Defender’s Editor in Chief position. 

To introduce ourselves, 

I am Hanna Young, a senior working towards a double major in Sports Management and English. I am a commuter student, so most of the time you see me, it will be during the day. However, I am also a photographer. So when I am not working for my hometown paper, I am more than likely taking pictures for Yellow Jacket athletics.Over the last couple years I have been a Peer Leader for one section of FYE-100, and a Peer Leader for a section of World Issues. This is my 3rd year working for The Defender the first as a writer and photographer. I am starting my 2nd year as Co-Editor. And yes, all three of those are my dogs.

I Am David Heidelburg, also a senior here at Defiance College. I am majoring in Psychology with a minor in Sports Management with big ambitions to be another mental health advocate in this world. You might see me here and there around campus. I am also Vice President for the Psychology Club on campus. I played football here from freshman to sophomore year, and have participated in Track and Field throwing events.

We are looking forward to bringing information to the Defiance College Community! This year, we plan to present the campus community with a broad range of articles, and we are sure you’ll find something that sparks your interest.

Additionally, if you are interested in publishing articles with us, or have ideas about what you would like to see in The Defender, please contact Hanna at hyoung001@defiance.edu or David at dheidelburg001defiance.edu. You can also get in contact with us through The Defender’s email.