Claire Fenton
About Claire Fenton
Claire Fenton serves as the Sports Editor at The Emory Wheel, a position she has held since 2022. She is a student at Emory University, pursuing degrees in Biology and Linguistics, and has experience in various editorial roles at The Emory Wheel and as a concession attendant and server in Pittsburgh.
Work at The Emory Wheel
Claire Fenton currently serves as the Sports Editor at The Emory Wheel, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she oversees the sports section, contributing to the coverage of various athletic events and issues relevant to the Emory University community. Prior to her current position, she worked as an Associate Editor from 2021 to 2022, where she assisted in editorial decisions and content management. Claire began her journey at The Emory Wheel as a Staff Writer from 2020 to 2021, where she developed her writing and reporting skills.
Education and Expertise
Claire Fenton is pursuing her education at Emory University, where she is expected to graduate in 2024. She is studying Biology with a focus on Quantitative Sciences, earning a B.S., and Linguistics, earning a B.A. This academic background equips her with analytical skills and a diverse understanding of language and science, which she applies in her writing and editorial work.
Background in Community Roles
In addition to her editorial work, Claire has held positions that enhance her community engagement. She has worked as a Concession Attendant at Community Swim Club since 2019, providing services to patrons. Additionally, she has been employed as a Server at Emmerling Ice Cream since 2020, where she interacts with customers and manages food service operations.
Awards and Recognition
Claire Fenton received recognition for her journalistic work when she was awarded Second Place in Group I 'Best Feature Story' at the 2020 Georgia College Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest. This award was for an article that addressed the social isolation experienced by first-year students during their first virtual semester, highlighting her ability to tackle relevant social issues through her writing.