Maryam Parkar is the Co-Editor-in-Chief of New Wave Magazine and a journalism student who loves telling stories that are human and full of heart. She’s especially drawn to reporting on arts, culture, lifestyle and women's health. Interviews are her favourite part of being a journalist—Maryam thrives on meaningful conversations with people who bring new perspectives into her world. As a mixed-heritage woman of colour, Maryam is passionate about uplifting underrepresented voices. In her free time, she likes going to the gym, exploring bookstores, wandering through nature and spending time with her favourite people.

Ayla Maxwell is a third-year Journalism student from Vancouver, BC. Passionate about freedom of information and access to education, Ayla hopes to make important topics accessible and easily digestible. She loves the intersection between journalism and literature (she can talk your ear off about it) and hopes to one day go into archival studies. Ayla aims to approach journalism through an intersectional lens with a focus on harm reduction. In her free time, you can catch Ayla at the reference library doing some good archival research.

Raveeha Sayed is a third-year Journalism student at Toronto Metropolitan University who loves long-form storytelling. She loves all things related to travel and history. Her work focuses on female representation, anti-colonialism and western vs eastern perception. Raveeha believes mainstream media should reflect voices all across the world and not just the current ones we see in our news today. She believes that to deconstruct patriarchal views, one must recognize that it isn’t exclusive only to their surroundings.

Aisha Walters is the Cultures and Community Editor at New Wave Magazine. She’s in her third-year of journalism at Toronto Metropolitan University. She is also minoring in Black studies. Aisha grew up in the Greater Toronto Area in a Filipino-Guyanese household which shaped many of her interests and passions as a journalist. Now, she continues to write stories centered around intersectionality, marginalized communities and music. She strives to continue to interrogate the boundaries of traditional journalism as a Black journalist in a field that lacks diversity. In her free time, you will mostly find her on contemplative walks, singing or looking through bins of CDs to add to collection.

Ella Silverman is the Arts & Poetry Editor at New Wave Magazine. She thrives off work that pushes boundaries and bends genres. Ella strongly believes in the power of literature to give voice to the voiceless and shine light on important social issues. She is also a writer herself, specializing in poetry and creative nonfiction. When not writing or editing, Ella will most likely be found drinking an Americano in a downtown coffee shop, watching reality TV, or attending a drop in dance class.

Meriem is a Copy Editor at New Wave Magazine, and a final-year Journalism student at Toronto Metropolitan University who has a passion for research, reading and writing. In 2021, Meriem co-authored Distant Sails (الأشرعة البعيدة), an Arabic book that reflects her love for storytelling. She's fascinated by different cultures and believes that understanding the past can help shape a better future. With an adventurous spirit, she's always seeking new experiences. In her free time, you’ll find Meriem immersed in a book, exploring new coffee spots, strolling through museums or experimenting with new recipes.

Shreya Basu is a Copy Editor at New Wave Magazine.

Jaylen MacMillan is the Co-Head of Social Media for New Wave Magazine. She is a fourth-year English major, pursuing a minor in both LGBTQAI2S+ Studies and Philosophy. Growing up in a small town, Jaylen discovered her love for uplifting the voice of the unheard and seeking out the stories of the forgotten. In turn making her a passionate advocate for queer, feminist, and disability rights, exhibited through her creative work and studies. In her spare time, Jaylen enjoys acting, reading fantasy novels, writing short stories, drawing her original characters, and playing cozy life sims. She can often be found at local art markets, collecting keychains, stickers, and business cards.

Sarah Schell is a Social Media Editor at New Wave Magazine

Erika Sealey is a Social Media Editor at New Wave Magazine.

Sorousheh Salman is the Co-Editor-in-Chief of New Wave Magazine – a journalism student who loves sharing stories that uplift diverse voices who want to share what matters to them or the cool activities they’re up to. She’s an extrovert who thrives on meeting new people outside and inside of her community via experiences, creativity and unity. She believes that forming human connections is crucial to authentic and ethical journalism, where people have a safe space to share their stories and opinions on matters that directly affect them and those they cherish. Sorousheh is an international student who has lived in seven countries and has always found that kindness and respect go a long way to having meaningful conversations. When she’s not reporting, Sorousheh loves catching up with her family and friends, going on walks in the city and going into her room where she can read and write to herself.

Aisha Duldul is an Ethiopian-Canadian writer and student journalist at Toronto Metropolitan University. Aisha is someone who has always been passionate about storytelling, and enjoys diving into stories that connect people, spark meaningful conversations, and shed light on underrepresented perspectives. Her work has been featured in multiple publications, for either girlhood articles, or topics related to cultural identity and politics. Aisha focuses her work on women empowerment, addressing uncomfortable and underrepresented topics, religion, and race. When she’s not chasing stories or editing drafts, you can usually find her curled up with a book or brainstorming and creating new designs for her henna business. Some of her hobbies include watching corny rom com's, journaling, and trying new foods!

Noor Khan is a third-year journalism student at Toronto Metropolitan University who’s also pursuing a minor in events and live entertainment. She believes writing is like looking at a mirror and has always loved the way it’s provided her a mode of gaining clarity and insight about herself and others. Music, poetry and visual arts are also a very integral part of Noor’s life because they’re creative outlets she can express herself through outside of journalism. Outside of work you can catch her either in bed, hitting the gym or exploring the city with a sketchbook and tote bag.

Keesha Levesque is a third-year journalism student at Toronto Metropolitan University, with a minor in public relations. Originally from the Prairies, they moved to Toronto to deepen their storytelling practice and immerse themselves in the city's cultural landscape. As a journalist, Keesha aims to bring a sharp, thoughtful lens to women's health, wellness and arts reporting. They are committed to translating complex topics into honest, engaging narratives. Their core values as a journalist are integrity, accessibility, awareness and intention. After completing their degree, Keesha plans to pursue graduate studies and will be the first woman in their family to do so. Outside of journalism, they can be found baking oatmeal cookies, reading a new essay collection or playing Kaiser with friends.

Sharon is the Head of Copy Editing and Fact Checking at New Wave Magazine and a fourth-year journalism student. Her love for the written word and reporting grounded in facts and accuracy led her to New Wave, where she’s excited to learn more about female experiences. She’s especially drawn to personal narratives and memoirs because no story is too small to be told. After Sharon’s done obsessing over CP Style and verifying sources, you can find her in the knick-knack section at the thrift store, journaling at home and going on long walks.

Dania Daud is a student journalist with a sharp eye for detail and a deep love for writing. She's passionate about polishing pieces until they feel intentional and true to the writer's voice. When she's not editing or writing, Dania can be found journaling, watching sports (and getting way too invested) or baking. She loves exploring new places, whether that means hopping on a plane or discovering hidden gems closer to home. Dania is especially interested in writing about faith and stories that highlight misunderstood perspectives.

Charlotte is a Creative Industries student with an English minor in her final year at Toronto Metropolitan University and a Co-Head of Social Media at New Wave Magazine. She’s passionate about feminism because being a woman is awesome, even if society sometimes makes it uncomfortable and sh*tty to be one. Outside of class, Charlotte works as a freelance photographer, dance teacher and teaching assistant. She loves reading, writing, drawing and curating new playlists, and when she’s not dancing, you can usually find her going on long walks or at the gym.

Sue is a journalism student at Toronto Metropolitan University and a Social Media Editor for New Wave Magazine. Originally from Medellín, Colombia, she loves telling stories that challenge perspectives, amplify underrepresented voices and explore what makes people who they are. She’s especially interested in investigative journalism, feminism, social issues and culture. When she isn’t juggling classes, work and magazine projects, she can be found exploring Toronto, catching a movie at the theatre, getting lost in a good book or immersed in music. She believes there’s always a story worth telling and probably a song to go with it.

Aleeha Raza is a Social Media Editor at New Wave Magazine.