Journalism Portfolio

The Assembly

Freelance Writer

“Climate of Fear” co-written with Katie Jane Fernelius – published in June 2022

A decade of collaboration between the Henderson County sheriff’s office and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement have driven a wedge between police and the Latino community. Hope that a new sheriff might drop the partnership didn’t last long.

Illustration by Clay Rodery

HOLA Carolina

Journalist | Photographer

Articles

“El crecimiento de la población Latina en Carolina del Norte genera discusiones sobre la redistribución de distritos y elecciones futuras” – Published October 2021 (North Carolina’s growing Latino population sparks discussions about redistricting and future elections)

Video Content

I produced the following videos for Hola Carolina for social media use.

Both videos were produced during my time in Washington DC for the inauguration of President Joe Biden in January 2020.

A mini-report on how the January 6 attacks on the Capitol prepared Washington DC for President Biden’s inauguration.
Getting people’s opinion on their thoughts and feelings about President Biden.

The Western Carolina Journalist

Editor of Campus News | Reporter

** The Western Carolina Journalist serves as an online news publication by Western Carolina University’s Communication Department **

This article takes a look into impeachment articles filed against student body president, David Rhode. The article was co-reported by Nate Hadley. Click here or on the image to read the full story.
The article summarizes the four hour long impeachment hearing of student body president, David Rhode. The article was co-reported by Nate Hadley. Click here or on the image to read the full story.
I sat down with two distinguished professors of political science to discuss the impeachment of President Trump and the unlikely event of his removal from office. Click here or on the image to read the full story.

Other Articles:

“COVID-19 Cases Spike in WNC” (published June 2020)

“WCU transitions online; graduation ceremonies postponed” (published March 2020)

“WCU Student Democracy Coalition is working hard during early voting” (published February 2020)

“WCU student leader David Benoit campaigned in Iowa for Sen. Elizabeth Warren” (published February 2020)

The Western Carolinian
Staff Writer

** The Western Carolinian serves as Western Carolina University’s print and online news publication **

This article was about the Student Government Association’s (SGA) presidential candidate debates and the topics discussed. Click here or on the image to read the full story.
The SGA vice-presidential candidates also debated to gain student support. Click here or on the image to read the full story.
The university hosted a Q&A with local drag queens to discuss their hardships, testimonies, and behind the scenes into their drag queen lives. Click here or on the image to read the full story.

The Sylva Herald

“WCU’s Intercultural Affairs Celebrates 10 Years” – Click here or on the image to read the full story.

On Camera Interview

Full interview with Dr. Todd Collins and Dr. Chris Cooper on President Trump’s impeachment. The video was produced by various students at the Western Carolina University television station. You can also find the full story here.