Casandra Mancl

Assignment Editor

Casandra Mancl, or Cassey as most of us know her, is the Assignment Editor at Alaska's News Source. Born and raised in Alaska, she began as an intern at Alaska's News Source and now works on the assignment desk.

Casandra is a recent graduate from Southern Oregon University with a degree in Digital Cinema, and a double minor in Digital Journalism and Communication Studies. In high school, she began studying broadcast journalism, film, video editing and theater. Upon graduating high school, she was recognized as a National Honor Thespian by the International Thespian Society for her excellence in theater and performing arts.

Casandra is a film enthusiast and enjoys watching movies and theater reviews during her free time. She enjoys video editing, writing, storytelling, sewing, crocheting, knitting, dancing and is always looking for a new project to start.

Telling Alaska's Story

Anchorage Opera to host American debut of ‘Missing’

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 7:03 PM AKST

By Elena Symmes, Eric Sowl and Casandra Mancl

The last day of the performances on Mar. 12th, coinciding with Ashley Johnson-Barr Day to commemorate both victims and survivors of violence.

Community

Woman using plane to drop ‘turkey bombs’ for rural Alaskans in Skwentna

Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 8:20 PM AKST

By Casandra Mancl

For rural Alaskans living off the road system, it can be difficult — and often expensive — to get a Thanksgiving turkey.

Telling Alaska's Story

2 Native artists display work at Alaska Pacific University

Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 4:57 PM AKDT

By Casandra Mancl

The work of Alaska Native artists Joe Senungetuk and Fred Anderson is on display throughout the month of October at two galleries on Alaska Pacific University's campus.