Our Mission.
Sideline is an online platform that showcases the diverse voices and talents of CHS’s students, faculty, and staff. We strive to unify and create connections amongst our diverse CHS community by reporting on-campus events, student opinions, and so much more. Our Sideline team consists of editors and contributors that advance the art of communication through prose and multimedia projects and our work sheds light on topics that impact student life at CHS and beyond.
Meet the Team
Lead Editor
Hey everyone! I am a current second-year in the 3+4 BS/MD program here at CHS. A few things that I like to do outside of school are reading, working out, and hanging out with friends. I would say that running has become a hobby of mine now due to the years I’ve spent in Cross Country and racing on the track. Most recently, I have started to get into video editing and have tried to pick up a few things here and there on my own. One of my goals right now is to launch Sideline Studios, a dedicated digital multimedia and video platform that would be a part of our school newspaper platform. Beyond this, I look forward to lead this semester's Sideline team!
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JASHANDEEP BAJAJ
Managing Editor
I am Darren Nguyen, currently a third year 3+4 student in the BS/MD program. My contributions to Sideline include writing book reviews for C.J Box’s Joe Pickett series. I am open to review other books, if enough readers suggest it! My hobbies include swimming, reading, and playing games (namely Fire Emblem). My goals for this semester include regular updates to Sideline, getting to at least 10 book reviews in the Joe Pickett Series, and keeping up with academics.
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DARREN NGUYEN
Communications Editor
Hello all! My name is Tamana Gill and I am a first year 2+4 BS/MD student at CNU CHS. I love rowing, going on runs with my dog, hiking, watching movies, dancing, and listening to music to name a few hobbies. Above all, however, I love languages and can speak five fluently. I can’t wait to express my love for language and community as Sideline’s newest Communication’s Editor!
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TAMANA GILL
Intern to Managing Editor
Hey! I am a second year in the 3+4 BS/MD program. I am looking forward to putting my skills, such as writing and website editing, to use on Sideline. I really love adventures whether that entails food or something more active like hiking. I am very exciting for this semester with Sideline!
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SHREYA KALAVALA
Co- Social Media and Events Coordinator
My name is Trucvy Dang but I go by Vivian. I’m a first year 2+4 BS-MD student and I’m excited to be a part of Sideline! Some things about me are that I play 2 instruments, I enjoy video making, and I love listening to music (I am open to new music suggestions!). This semester, I will strive to do an amazing job being one of Sideline’s Social Media and Events coordinators and have a great time at CHS!
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TRUCVY (VIVIAN) DANG
Co- Social Media and Events Coordinator
My name is Alexander Cheung. I'm a 1st year student in the 3+4 BS/MD program. I enjoy portrait photography and dabble in videography as well as photoshop. This year, I will strive to streamline the Sideline Instagram into a more comprehensive and central student news source.
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ALEXANDER CHEUNG
Faculty Advisor
My first degrees are in literature, and I got my start in academia teaching English at the high school and college levels in the U.S. and Mexico. While pursuing my doctorate, I served as Managing Editor for Techné: Journal for the Society of Philosophy and Technology (https://www.spt.org/techne/). As a contributor, I have been a member of the Social Epistemology Review and Reply Collective (www.social-epistemology.com) since its inception and have had the opportunity to collaborate with scholars/writers from a variety of disciplines. As Faculty Advisor of CHS Sideline since we began in 2017, I have had the opportunity to work alongside a growing group of dedicated students. From this group of contributors, I continue to learn a great deal about writing, video, and audio production in a digital age.
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Contact Me: william.davis@cnsu.edu
DR. WILLIAM DAVIS
Faculty Advisor
Elizabeth Ryder holds a Master of Arts Degree in Music concentrating in Composition, and Creative Music and Technology for Media and the Arts, from Bangor University, Wales, UK. She has taught Music at the college level for ten years in both community college and university settings, and maintained an active career in the music field for over fifteen years. In June of 2017 Liz became adjunct faculty at California Northstate University College of Health Sciences (CHS), teaching Music Appreciation, and English Composition, before coming onboard as full time English and humanities faculty in July of 2019. Ms. Ryder has worked closely with the Media and Communication Studio at CHS, and continues to help build on its vision to impact student success.
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Contact Me: Elizabeth.Ryder@cnsu.edu
ELIZABETH RYDER
Content Creator
My name is Christopher Wostenberg, and most of you know me as part of the chemistry duo. I got my undergraduate degrees (B.S. in Biochemistry and B.S. in Mathematics) from Cal State, Long Beach and my Ph.D. in Chemistry from Penn State University. After a short stint at Colorado University, Boulder as a Post-Doc, I got my first full-time teaching position at CHS in June of 2015. Outside of work, my time is spent with my wife and daughter. I enjoy cooking, watching movies, listening to music, playing all kinds of games, and reading. I look forward to being a contributor to CHS Sideline by sharing my experiences and knowledge in the form of reviews.
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Contact Me: christopher.wostenberg@cnsu.edu
DR. CHRISTOPHER WOSTENBERG
Content Creator
My name is Soham Kondle and I am a part of the incoming 4+4 BS/MD class. I am excited to be a part of Sideline because it pushes me to become a better communicator, something I value greatly. When I’m not writing for Sideline or studying, I like to play basketball with my friends and have fun hanging out. My goal for this year is to have an impact. Whether that shows up on Sideline through my writing or in the CHS community is yet to be determined!
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SOHAM KONDLE
Content Creator
Hi everyone! My name is Melika Mirbod, and I am currently a first year in the 4+4 BS/MD program at CHS. This is my first semester joining Sideline, and I am really excited to be apart of it. I am from Southern California so I love going to the beach and spending time with my friends. I love traveling and experiencing new cultures. I can’t wait for a great semester as part of the Sideline team.
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MELIKA MIRBOD
Content Creator
My name is Anhtho Tong, and I am a freshman in the 3+4 BS-MD program. Some of my interests include playing basketball and travelling. In fact, I played on the girls’ basketball team at my high school and I have been to Japan, Vietnam, and Singapore. I also enjoy cooking when I have time. School-wise, my goals for the semester are to do well in my classes and maintain a good GPA, and outside of school, I want to continue forming closer relationships to old and new friends.
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ANHTHO TONG
Content Creator
Hello everyone! My name is David Park, and I’m very excited to be a writer for Sideline as a first year in the 3+4 premed program. During my time here, I hope to interview faculty, report the changes of our growing school, and review books. If I run out of things to write about, I might touch on my interests in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, going to the gym, bass fishing, or playing tennis.
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DAVID PARK
Content Creator
My name is Neda Aminzadeh and I am a first-year student in the 3+4 BS/MD program at California Northstate University. I am originally from the Bay Area and went to Saratoga High School. I look forward to advancing through the BS/MD program while learning material I’m passionate about and making lasting memories with the CNU family. In my free time, I enjoy playing the viola, going on ski trips to Lake Tahoe, and reading a good book. I’m excited to be a part of the Sideline team!
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NEDA AMINZADEH
Content Creator
My name is Onkar Sandhu, and I am completing my undergraduate education at CNU this year. I enjoy following basketball, and I enjoy reading nonfiction books around the world around us. My goal for Sideline is to share useful information regarding course experiences with our classmates.
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ONKAR SANDHU
Content Creator
My name is Shivani Agarwal and I am in the 3+4 BS/MD program. I like reading, traveling, and listening to music. As a part of Sideline, I have written a short story, and am currently working on redesigning the website.
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SHIVANI AGARWAL
Content Creator
My name is Vince Thomas and I am in the 2+4 BS- PharmD program. I really enjoy history and playing basketball. This semester I hope to maintain a good GPA, be outgoing, and manage my time well.
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