Multimedia Journalism & Mass Communication
Am I in a 2000s rom-com?
I’m no Carrie Bradshaw, Andie Anderson, Andy Sachs or Jenna Rink. The dream these leading ladies sold me was not one of eternal romantic love but of a career in which I can write and contribute to the world in a way only I know how.
So here we are.
Everything I did during my undergrad journalism major in less 20 minutes
36 assignments. 3 years. 2 promotions. 2 first-places.
Originally made for my Senior Inquiry, this video is everything I do best: making jokes, staying on top of trends, paying respects to Internet classics, filming, and running a tight deadline.
Photostories
Not a bodybuilding competition: Mr. Augustana redefines masculinity
“I’m not a regular pastor, I’m a cool pastor”: Pastor Melinda Pupillo on faith, doubt and life.
Ducks walking and drops dying: Night of Noise drag show returns to Augie louder, prouder and bolder
Written works
Reluctant trailblazers: Defying a legacy of homophobia
I interviewed transgender and non-binary members of Greek Life and ask for their survival guide. In the meantime, I found out answers to the questions everyone are curious about but too afraid to ask. Why did you join? Was it hard? What made you stay?
Khalil’s portrait: The tattoo artist who prays after
What I hope to be a funny and inspiring artist’s portrait turned to be my most thought-wrestling and religion-charged features story. Khalil Mosley, Chicago-native and devout Christian, carries deep love for his craft, dreams for his community and repentance for his God.
Short podcasts
These are my audio stories. To me they are stories of a group of body percussionists, a college coffee shop, wild spirits bonded by rock music, but to my professor they are “brilliant,” “strong editorial choices,” and “have to stop taking notes to enjoy.”