Freelance
Food Insecurity in North Georgia
Newsletters (clips available upon request)
Garden & Gun
Mardi Gras for Man’s Best Friend
The World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade
A Different Kind of Easter Bunny
Six Sponsored Email Newsletters (clips available upon request)
Family Life Publications Work
Writing
August 2016 Jody Hughes Trio Artist Profile
July 2016 Back to School Fashion Column
July 2016 Back to School Three Page Spread
July 2016 Social Media Etiquette
Social Media Guides
Social Media Packet 7.28.16 (Available upon Request)
Features
Long-Form Journalism
Monroeville, Alabama: A closer look at Harper Lee’s Hometown
Ol’ Curiosities & Book Shoppe: A new chapter in an old book
This was the most challenging assignment I’ve ever had. My professor wanted me to go completely out of my comfort zone for our final project, a two-part profile on a town in Alabama. Despite the tight deadline, I made six visits to Monroeville, Alabama, and interviewed as many people willing to talk about Nelle Harper Lee and her book’s legacy. I enjoyed getting to know complete strangers and realized slice of life stories, personality profiles, and community journalism are areas I enjoy writing about. I was sad as the deadline approached and my time in the town ended but grateful for the opportunity.
Multimedia Journalism/Digital Storytelling
Auburn’s Farm to Table Movement
This semester-long endeavor allowed me to build a website, add interactive elements and pushed me outside of my comfort zone. Several rounds of interviews with farmers, local businesses and restaurant owners in the Auburn area expanded into videos, soundbites, interactive maps, galleries and other multimedia elements. Throughout the semester, I met short deadlines, edited film and took photos/video on a Nikon.
Color Story/Profile
Red Clay Brewery: Craft Beers & Board Games
Going behind the scenes and learning about this industry introduced me to color stories. I learned not just about the business but also its impact on the town. I would love to a follow-up piece on this business now that they’ve celebrated their first anniversary.
The Auburn Plainsman
Food
Campus coffee shops reveal students’ favorite finals week drinks
Campus
Miss America 2016 Betty Cantrell shares insight
Miss America to visit Auburn University (Preview)
Performance about Alabama Integration
“University Presidents Speak” about their career paths and challenges they’ve faced
Auburn Beats Bama in Food Drive
RAs dish on how to deal with difficult roommates
Review of ‘Young Frankenstein’ performance
Army Gen. Lloyd Austin speaks to students, shares wisdom from his 41 year career
Residence Life announces winners of Dorm Decorating Contest
Chemical engineering professor inspires students to reach their full potential
Auburn University Dance Marathon
Possible pedestrian plaza and other options discussed at open forum
Professor Honored by the Alabama Academy of Science
Recreation and Wellness Center to host Polar Plunge
Resident Assistants chime in on holiday decorating rules
Best places to relax on campus
Columns/Special
Column: The Generation without Communication
Outdoor Guide: Outdoor Adventures
Her Campus Auburn
The Unofficial Auburn Dictionary
Five Things I Wish I Knew Freshman Year
Auburn’s #MCM (Video) Direct link to video here.
Campus Cutie: Benjamin Croomes
Campus Cutie: Aaron Marcinowski
Auburn JRNL Work
Ol’ Curiosities & Book Shoppe Feature JRNL 4470
Red Clay Brewery Feature JRNL 4470
Additional clips are available upon request.
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