ABOUT US

Youssef Bashir is a third year BA Creative Writing & Journalism student from Egypt who is currently based in North West London. Over the duration of his studies at Middlesex University he has been published both online and in print as a Community Reporter, writing features and columns for the Barnet Post, as well as The 143 Edit. He has also helped produce a short-film project for Barnet Council, interviewing their residents impacted by the Brent Cross Cricklewood Regeneration Programme. His website, titled The Political Pulse, features examples of his journalistic work covering politics. When not working on or writing for any of the above, he can still be found typing away, albeit in pursuit of his hobby, writing fiction.

Jamie Burford is a third-year creative writing and journalism student studying at Middlesex University London. His journalistic ambitions tie to elevating voices of local and small communities. This is since that, historically, these quieter voices and smaller stories are of lesser interest to society, which makes sharing their stories all the more charming and beautiful. Jamie’s own local community, on the outskirts of London in Rickmansworth, paints a fascination for further exploration as a result of the beauty of the area alongside the niceness of the people whose stories may be interesting write-ups. Beyond the scope of such writing, Jamie can be found writing pieces of poetry slumped upright against his pillows.​

Harriet Joyce is a final year Creative Writing and Journalism student at Middlesex University. Since moving to Barnet to study, Harriet has volunteered as an Arts Reporter for local community newspaper, The Barnet Post and digital theatre publication, Theatre & Tonic. She has produced reviews, features and Q&As, which focus on the arts and culture across the Barnet borough, London and Birmingham. Alongside her involvement within MDX News, Harriet has been editing her own arts magazine, The Box as well as beginning the production of a new women’s health magazine focusing on ADHD and its impact on the menstrual cycle.​

Juiriya Hossain Labonno is a third-year Creative Writing and Journalism student with a strong interest in lifestyle journalism. Her writing focuses on beauty, food and culture, with an emphasis on relatable storytelling. She enjoys exploring everyday experiences and trends that resonate with younger audiences, particularly readers aged 16–35.

Juiriya is passionate about creating engaging content that combines creativity with journalistic insight, and she hopes to continue developing her voice across digital and magazine platforms.

I am Gisela Koromah Sopale, born in Equatorial Guinea and raised in Spain. I am currently a third-year Creative Writing and Journalism student. I speak Spanish and English, and I am learning French. In the future, I hope to write and publish my own books or work remotely in a field related to my studies.

I love traveling, theatre, nature, and animals. Since I was little, I would tell myself stories to fall asleep, imagining fantastical worlds, and I passed this passion for storytelling on to my siblings. This year, I wrote a feature on the Rainbow Centre for the Barnet Post, which was published.

If life allows, I would love to continue learning new forms of writing, developing my skills, and exploring exciting opportunities.  

I am Joseph Bikong, a third-year Creative Writing and Journalism student at Middlesex University. I am also a community reporter, and I have had the opportunity to write a feature for the Barnet Post, which was published. My work often focuses on topics like mental health, community services, and personal development, as I am passionate about raising awareness and fostering positive change in these areas. Outside of my studies, I am dedicated to community initiatives and personal growth, both in my career and as an individual.

Natalia Chasani is a BA Creative Writing and Journalism student with a strong interest in fiction and magazine journalism. She enjoys reading and writing fiction and is particularly drawn to journalistic writing for magazines. In the future, she hopes to work in magazine publishing, either as a writer or an editor. 

Malak Abou-Khachab is a third-year Creative Writing and Journalism undergraduate at Middlesex University London. Specialising in sports journalism, her work centres on Formula One and the growing presence of women in sport, whether as athletes, fans, or professionals within the industry. She is particularly interested in telling human-led sports stories that challenge stereotypes and highlight underrepresented voices.

Anna Noia is a Bachelor of Arts Creative Writing and Journalism student at Middlesex University London. Her journalistic works focus on either social issues or sport, with a particular interest in Formula One, American football and hockey in the latter category. These specific works examine that sport is about the people and their ambitions and vulnerabilities as well as how sports can mirror modern society, more so than its competitive aspects. Beyond this, Anna writes about contemporary social topics and how storytelling can shape empathy and understanding. Moreover, she is currently working on her debut novel that possesses an adept exploration on emotional depth and complexity that echo the shaping of her articles. Whether fiction or journalism, Anna’s writing works as a method of making sense of the world and highlight and amplify voices that may often go unheard.