Writing

Press Releases and Event Summaries

Informational releases to media for public distribution and post-event reflection summaries.

A press release sent to several local media with details regarding the renaming of a Seattle street after a beloved community hero.

A press release sent to several local media with details regarding an upcoming Juneteenth event. More information on this event project can be found here.

A summary of the Juneteenth event’s success to be released to media. More information on this event project can be found here.

A summary of the General Baptist Convention’s Spring Summit, sponsored by the Washington Department of Health campaign, WeConsider. More on this project can be found here.

The Klipsun

One of Western Washington University’s quarterly magazines The Klipsun is entirely student-run, with student reporters, photographers, and editors. Both of my stories written for the Klipsun received recognition from the Society of Professional Journalists. I was also awarded Most Professional Journalist by my editors.

A story on the U.S. census’ history, implications, and impact. Featured online and in print.

Finalist story for the Society of Professional Journalist’s regional Mark of Excellence Award for Online in-depth Reporting in 2021.

A call to the Bellingham community in the wake a of a personal isolating event.

Winner for the Society of Professional Journalist’s regional Mark of Excellence Award for Non-fiction Magazine Article in 2021.

The Western Front

Western Washington University’s weekly student-run newspaper. While working on the paper, I covered a range of stories from events to profiles featured both online and in print. I was also titled Reporter of the Quarter during my time writing for the Front.

A feature story covering a few of WWU’s FAR Award athletes.

A feature story on one of WWU’s incoming soccer players.

A story covering a 2018 ACT study which revealed that an alarming amount of students were unaware of how financial aid worked.

A story covering the annual Haggen 4th of July Celebration in Zuanich Park.

A blog post with helpful tips for berry picking and locations for u-pick farms near WWU.

Research Papers

A selection of research papers I wrote during my time at WWU which reflect my interests.

A look at the ethics of Blizzard’s decision to ban an esports player for speaking out against injustice.

Discovering the impact of Discord on an online gaming community via informational interviews.

Examining the ethics of early access and pre-order games through two case studies, the indie title Worlds Adrift and BioWare’s Anthem.

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