Talia Traxler is a 14-year-old freshman at Manitou Springs High School. This is her first year in district 14. She enjoys volleyball and is a middle front hitter on C-Team, but hopes to make the varsity team as a sophomore or junior. She also participates in the orchestra for the school, playing the up-right bass and the viola. Her goal in life after high school is to find a passion and go for it. The main reason why Traxler joined Mass Media is because she has a passion for writing and  getting to know new people. A fun fact about this freshman is that her favorite food is soup.