Alyssa Sirois, is a junior at Mayfield senior and is returning for her second year with the Mayfield Crier. This year, she is excited to introduce the paper’s new Business Column, where she explores how economics shapes the financial and cultural aspects of everyday life. Beyond journalism, she plays on Mayfield’s Varsity Basketball team, is a photographer for Yearbook, and participates in several Art Conservatories. In her free time, she enjoys spontaneous hikes, experimenting with different art mediums, and grabbing coffee with friends. She is looking forward to engaging readers by connecting daily experiences with fresh, thought-provoking ideas about economics.