Celebrating 200 Years

Kethan Babu







Olivia Patel (left) and Kethan Babu (right) hold a cake celebrating Kethan reaching 200 bylines in the newsroom on Nov. 5, 2025.

236 bylines and counting

"It became clear to me that even when I can’t give myself grace or have faith in myself, I have a whole team of people in my corner. People that I consider family and who will shower me with support and love."




Kethan Babu sits in the press box at Northern Illinois University for Miami’s football game on Oct. 4, 2025.

Turning a college club into a family

"Not only did people welcome me with open arms, but the people in the paper have easily become some of my best friends. Walking into the newsroom never felt like going to work. If anything, it feels like heading home after a long day at work. I can put my feet up, listen to music, play darts or cards or just talk about our days."