Gallery
Highlights of My Work
My Reporting Reel
As a reporter I had the opportunity to cover a variety of stories. From covering Exotic petting zoos in Indiana to talking to World War II veterans with PTSD I have had opportunities to a wide array of topics.
IU NEWSNET
Dailys
During my time at Indiana University I had the privilege to host the IU NEWSNET Daily. This was a short daily newscast that I would edit, write and host myself each morning. This opportunity allowed me to better my editing, writing and anchoring skills. In addition it allowed me to post social media friendly newscasts that people could watch each day to catch up on local and national news.
Director of Public Relations
Singing Hoosiers
In my role as the Director of Public Relations for the Singing Hoosiers I had a number of responsibilities. One of these responsibilites was to promote various concerts through social media marketing as well as writing press releases. For many concerts I produced promotional videos to post on social media to increase ticket sales. One such video is connected here.
IU NEWSNET
Full Stories
During my time at Indiana University I covered a variety of topics as a reporter and anchor for IU NEWSNET and WTIU News. I had the opportunity to meet so many amazing people and hear their even more amazing stories. Some of my most memorable stories are linked here.
Indiana Mask Mandate Lifted
Governor Eric Holcomb replaced Indiana’s mask mandate On Tuesday March 6th with a mask advisory.
Vatican Announcement Saddens LGBTQ Catholics
On March 15th the Vatican released a statement that said that the Catholic Church would not bless same sex unions.
A Look Back at a Year with COVID-19
A year ago, the world turned upside down for IU students and professors. On March 10th, 2020 IU’s spring break was extended by two weeks.
IU Alumni Gets Position in The White House
Ike Hajinazarian is an IU Alumni and first generation American who recently was chosen to be a regional director of communications for the White House.
Halloween Costume Sales Plummeting
Halloween costume sales this year have been scarily low due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
AMC Theater Impacted by Covid-19 Pandemic
AMC theaters are struggling to stay afloat due to low attendance and the two Bloomington AMC theaters are no exception to that.
Greek Students Breaking Quarantine
Uber drivers say that Greek life students are breaking Quarantine and taking Uber rides across Bloomington.
Fire Breaks out on Wicken's Street
A fire destroyed three homes and damaged two others on South Wickens Street on Monday, September 21st.
3 Men 3 Wars
Three men of three different ages from three different cities who fought in three different wars all now live in one retirement community.
Indiana Teacher Salary To Start At $40K Under New Budget Plan
Indiana teacher salaries would start at $40,000 a year under the budget plan agreed upon by Indiana House and Senate negotiators.
Hybrid Classes Cut Down On Unexcused Zoom Absences
Schools across the U.S. are struggling to monitor unexcused absences in a Zoom classroom setting.
Stage Flight Circus Arts Soars to New Heights
Almost everyone loves going to the circus, but rarely do people ask where the performers acquired their specialized skills.
MCCSC School Board Choosing New Member
The Monroe County Community School Corporation board is in the process of filling a board seat left open with the Jan. 25 death of Keith Klein.
Students Struggling In School Could Still Be Held Back This Year
Schools around the state are considering whether or not they should hold back students who are behind this year.
IU Resumes College Tours For Admitted Students
Colleges across the state are beginning tours for the first time since the pandemic began.
Study: Social Media Impacts Students' Mental Health During Pandemic
Depression rates in college and high school students during the pandemic have risen sharply.
Professional
Multimedia Journalist/Videographer
In my role as a multimedia journalist and videographer in Savannah, Georgia I wrote, edited, and filmed multiple stories per day. In addition I had to set up interviews for stories as well as posting stories and updates on social media platforms.
Happy Birthday! Savannah woman celebrates 102nd birthday
It’s not very often that you see someone turn 102. But it’s even more uncommon to see that 102-year-old full of energy.
5th annual Broad Creek Clean Water Festival
Organizations came together to share ways to help protect a valuable resource in the Lowcountry – South Carolina waterways.
Savannah running store celebrates second year in business with ‘runniversary’
A Savannah running store held a fun run and grand reopening event on Saturday.
Savannah restaurant hosts charity drag brunch to benefit CASA
Savannah restaurant Bar Food hosted a charity drag brunch to support Savannah/Chatham County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA).
Veterans struggling to see news coming from Afghanistan
Many veterans are struggling to cope with the news and images of the United States withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Americans turning to dollar stores for groceries
During the pandemic many Americans had to cut back on spending. Many Americans are relying on dollar stores for their everyday needs as grocery store prices continue to skyrocket.
Old Savannah City Mission preparing for upgrades
Old Savannah City Mission is a rehab center and homeless shelter that offers a multitude of services to the homeless population in Savannah.
Tybee putting on annual Labor Day Beach Bash
Tybee Island is having their annual Labor Day Beach Bash on Sunday, September 5th at 7:00 p.m.
Crowds flock to Tybee Island for Labor Day Weekend
With summer coming to a close, many people are flocking to Tybee Island for one last trip. Tybee Island has been jam-packed this weekend.
Lowcountry Council of Governments Looking for input on long term transportation plan
The Lowcountry Council of Governments is looking for input for the future of transportation in the Lowcountry.
New Chick-fil-A, preschool one step closer to approval in Pooler
The City of Pooler is now one step closer to getting a new Chick-Fil-A and a new preschool.
Chatham Co. hosts climate change symposium
Climate change and rising sea levels have become a bigger threat each year here on the coasts.
Organizations host webinar series educating public on redistricting
Many people in our community are uninformed about many aspects of how our government operates.
Volunteers participate in World Cleanup Day across Chatham County
Community organizations came together to clean the streets and beaches of Chatham County this weekend.
Savannah community participates in Walk to End Alzheimer’s
The Alzheimer’s Association hosted their annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday.
Listening session held to better understand vaccine hesitancy
While many Americans are beginning to receive their COVID-19 booster shots, some still have concerns about getting the first shot.
Glynn Co. couple killed in train derailment
A trip of a lifetime turned into a tragedy for a St. Simons couple as they celebrated their 50th anniversary.
Tybee Island candidate forum held Monday night
Over the last few weeks, organizers of the event have been rounding up hundreds of questions from the community that they have for the six candidates running for the three open council seats.
Richmond Hill girl’s wish comes true thanks to Make-A-Wish Georgia
Make-A-Wish Georgia makes wishes come true for children with critical illnesses, and Tuesday, one Richmond Hill child’s wish was granted.
ESPLOST project includes new Windsor Forest High School
The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System is counting on you to help them bring in tons of money for education through the Education Special Local Option Sales Taxes.
Artists showcase work at Savannah Local Artist Market
Local artists came together to sell and show off their art at the 4th Savannah Local Artist Market also known as SLAM.
Port Wentworth Chamber of Commerce hosts city council candidate forum
Port Wentworth is preparing for election day with a city council candidate forum.
Liberty Co. deputy saves man’s life
A liberty county man’s life was saved thanks to the quick actions of a sheriff’s deputy and the whole scene was caught on surveillance cameras.
21st Junior Achievement Savannah Business Hall of Fame held Tuesday night
People in Savannah gathered Tuesday night to celebrate two new additions to the Savannah Business Hall of Fame.
White Bluff United Methodist Church lights up for the holidays
Whitebluff United Methodist church is decked out for the holidays and they are encouraging visitors to come out to see the nearly 20,000 lights.
Tanger Outlets filled with last minutes Christmas shoppers
The Tanger outlets were packed even on this cold and rainy day. With Christmas only a few days away, many were rushing to buy last minute gifts.
Warm temperatures allow for Christmas on the beach
While some people across the country are experiencing a white Christmas, people out on Tybee Island are having a tropical one.
Storm causes tree to damage Savannah home
The storm earlier this week caused a lot of damage around Savannah. One homeowner woke up to quite the shock Monday morning.
Leopolds Ice cream hosts 12th annual creative writing contest
Leopold’s Ice Cream and Live Oak Public Libraries are joining-forces again – for a creative writing challenge!
City leaders host community engagement meeting on Savannah fairgrounds plan
A major development is on the way to the fair grounds in Savannah and developers say new jobs and affordable housing are coming with it.
Savannah community participates in Walk to End Alzheimer’s
The Alzheimer’s Association hosted their annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday.
Richmond Hill girl’s wish comes true thanks to Make-A-Wish Georgia
Make-A-Wish Georgia makes wishes come true for children with critical illnesses, and Tuesday, one Richmond Hill child’s wish was granted.
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