Aria Wilson is a Student Journalist at Carleton University, based out of both Ottawa and the GTA. She specializes in science reporting, social justice and equity, and neuroscience.

I wouldn’t want you to think I’m all work and no play! Here’s a little bit about me in my spare time.

Every summer, if I have the chance, I try to head up to Muskoka. I’ve been visiting a friend’s cottage once or twice a year since high school. I’m no stranger to catching toads and frogs.

I am an avid gym-goer, but that will never stop me from enjoying an ice cream or two now and then! Along with lifting weights, I have competed in the Toronto Half Marathon and I’m currently training for a full marathon.

I do my own nails! I like to consider myself a creative individual and I wanted an inexpensive way to express myself when I got to university, so I started pursuing nail art and now I can’t go more than a couple of weeks without doing a new set.

I am an animal lover. My dog, Chai (pictured in the middle and right photos), is a two year-old Jack Russell who really loves cucumbers and dislikes brushing her teeth unless she gets a dental chew after.

I am an avid cook and baker! I usually prioritize health… but sometimes you can’t replace a stick of butter in a banana bread.

In terms of the working side…

I have been a member of Carleton’s Journalism Society for three years now. In my first year I was a Year Representative. In my second year, I served a term as the VP of Communications. Now, in my third year, I am serving council as the VP Internal. I intend to remain on JSOC’s council until the end of my graduating year.

In July of 2026, I was offered the opportunity to work alongside a team of like-minded advocates for AEIJM (Association of Equity and Inclusion in Journalism and Media). I am currently serving as Co-President under Prof. Nana aba Duncan.

In my second year at Carleton University, I was the Associate Editor for HerCampus Carleton, where I coordinated events and ensured student articles were written according to a style guide while maintaining the writer’s voice.

I have been freelance writing for all three years of my undergraduate degree at Carleton University. If you’d like to check out some of my articles, please visit my recent journalistic work tab!

Most recently, I am happy to announce that I will be doing an internship with The National Post in December of 2026.