About

Emma Johnson is a junior at Ripon College in Ripon, Wisconsin, pursusing a double major in psychology and political science, with a minor in French. She serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the oldest college newspaper in Wisconsin, College Days. 

As a multimedia journalist, Johnson's interests range from writing, photography, videography, and more. That really just means she is willing to do anything and everything. 

Johnson has interned at the Powell Tribune, Perrin Institution, and Post-Crescent. 

At the Post-Crescent, in her 2 months as an intern, Johnson accumulated over 80,000 page views to her articles, including coverage of Experimental Aircraft Association Airventure, the historic Menasha FS-3 tornado and more. 

Awards & Honors
The Wisconsin Newspaper Association (WNA), Awarded First Place for Breaking News Reporting in Division B (2025)

WNA, Awarded First Place for College Days Website in Division B (2026)

WNA, Awarded First Place for In-Depth Story in Division B(2026)

2024 Wyoming Student Journalist of the Year

2023 Free Spirit Scholar

1 Best of SNO Award

Ripon College: Dean's Honor Roll