Fitzgerald, from Southside Indianapolis, is a senior set to graduate in December. A former campus newspaper editor, she most recently completed a marketing internship with SpringHill Camps. She was also on the team that published some 25 stories and 400 photos at the Indiana State Fair this summer. She’s an avid photographer beginning a job search in social media.

Byerly is a junior from New Albany who will spend this year as editor of The Franklin on top of her duties at the Statehouse. A graphic designer with a knack for features, she’ll be exploring hard news in more depth this fall.

Sells is also a junior, from Indianapolis. He covered this summer’s special session and still somehow found the energy to return to Franklin’s track team. He’ll be looking to add some features to his large news portfolio.

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