Announcement: Welcome to Our First Interns!

We are proud to welcome our first-ever NOISE interns, Samantha Aguilar and Madison Johnson! NOISE is committed to diversity in media and ensuring representation from traditionally marginalized voices and we are excited to have these two young women join our team. We asked them to share a bit about themselves so you can get to know them!

Madison Johnson, NOISE Intern via StepUp

Hi everyone,
My name is Samantha Aguilar and I am a new NOISE Maker. I am a native Omahan, Peruvian, and first-generation American. I am currently entering my second year studying journalism at Northwestern Medill School of Journalism. I love traveling, writing and watching movies. Telling and hearing stories has always been a large part of my life and inspired me to become a journalist.

As an intern at NOISE, I will be reporting on and sharing the stories of the North Omaha community.
With recent events that have shed light on the injustices Black Americans face every day, it is more important than ever to ensure the media does not create or perpetuate harmful rhetoric about communities they do not understand. That is why I am constantly inspired by young journalists who have seen the flaws in the media today and are working to create inclusivity in the newsrooms they will enter.

I’m proud to be part of NOISE because as a publication, it covers sensitive issues responsibly and with empathy.
I am looking forward to providing residents of Omaha with a blend of news and information that is most beneficial and relevant to them.

Who are you?

I'm Madison Johnson, I'm 16 and go to Omaha North High School. I will be senior this year, graduating 2021.

What do you love to do and why?

I love to read and write, I've always read a lot growing up, and I want to tell stories and make people happy

What do you hope for?

I hope to publish a novel someday, and maybe fun a successful “Booktube” channel.

What are you looking forward to in your internship?

I'm looking forward to learning more about Journalism and editing, and just getting to be out and about in the community.

What artist/creator inspires you?

Christine Riccio is my biggest inspiration as she is a booktuber who published her book Again, but Better.

Samantha Aguilar, NOISE Intern via Northwestern University