About CM

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CM Wahl is a creative writer, meticulous editor, and passionate thinker. She is well-versed in proofreading, AP style, magazine layout, and creative design. She graduated from Augusta University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and a certificate in Media Production.  

CM was the editor-in-chief of the Phoenix magazine and co-president of the Media Production Club. She also took on several roles with the Bell Ringer student newspaper, her final position as managing editor.

In the Media Production Club, CM co-wrote, directed, filmed, and edited several short films and department projects. "Campus Curse" was nominated for Best Horror/Suspense and Best Cinematography in the Gwinnett County Library Student Film Festival.

CM won a Non-Fiction Shelf award and received honorable mention by the College Media Association's Pinnacle Awards for her investigative work on mass violence preparedness. The Georgia Collegiate Press Association ranked her a top finisher for her writing on human trafficking.

CM was recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists with Free Expression and Mark of Excellence awards. Augusta University honored her with Champion of the First Amendment, Most Diligent Student, Outstanding Work for the Phoenix Magazine, Outstanding Work for the Bell Ringer Newspaper, and Outstanding Advanced Public Speaking awards. The Phoenix Magazine won the 2025 College Media Association Pinnacle Awards for Best Literary Magazine Cover (Fall 2024) and Best Magazine Cover (Spring 2025).