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I've written articles for both national and local newsrooms on topics ranging from political corruption in campaigns to local culture stories close to the heart of small communities.

Theme parks, private planes and Paris: The leadership PAC loophole

The Howard Center for Investigative Journalism at Arizona State University investigated spending from a specialized type of political action committee known as a leadership PAC.

Lost Leaf, a staple of downtown Phoenix's bar scene, almost shut down permanently

When previous Lost Leaf owner Eric Dahl announced February of 2022 that the bar would be closing permanently, a disappointed community that had grown to call the bar their home hadn’t realized it would be thriving just a week later with a new owner.

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ASU tackles the decline in Arizona high school graduates attending college

Every year, ASU reaches a new record high in enrollment. And at the same time, Arizona faces a consistent decline in the rate of high school graduates attending college.

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Arizona State's international program is blooming, but the requirements are controversial

Arizona State University has been ranked a top public university by international students for a second consecutive year after the university has seen a dramatic increase in the population of international students.

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Noble Library replaces Hayden as Tempe campus' only library open 24 hours five days a week

Hayden is now open 7 a.m. to 12 a.m. on weekdays, and Noble is open 24 hours a day from 10 a.m. Sunday through Thursday

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ASU's jazz a cappella club offers outlet for creativity, break from stress

The Undertones club allows students to rekindle creative expression through the unique hobby of jazz a cappella

Magazine Writing Project: ‘Punk is not dead’- The Enduring Appeal of Punk Culture

In came the hissing snares of the drum, followed by the guitar, whose riffs screamed in an angry, untuned, agony. Then followed the bass, humming in its soft sloppy rhythm.

‘Secret Places of WNY: 25 Scenic Hikes’ features hidden gems of the Southern Tier

After three years’ worth of hikes and research, co-authors and spouses Jennifer Hillman and Bill McKeever recently published “Secret Places of WNY: 25 Scenic Hikes” on April 1, 2022. The authors say that they hope their book will nurture a sense of appreciation for the history and geography of WNY.

Depth Story: New disability legislation provides a start, but Arizona students are still unsatisfied

Arizona’s three public universities succeed in implementing a new state law that makes it easier for students to obtain accommodations as they enter college, but students say they wish to see more engagement from universities soon.

Multimedia Project: Gentrification continues to reshape Downtown Phoenix

For decades, Phoenix, Arizona has been highlighted as the “poster child” of urban sprawl. Yet when the same city’s market crashed between the 2000s and 2010s, the City of Phoenix began to commit to moving in a different direction, resulting in rapid gentrification with both benefits and doubts.

Multimedia Side Story: Phoenix improves public transportation system, gentrification increases

After years of advocacy and public work from lawmakers and residents, a new light rail extension, connecting South Phoenix to the city’s core, is finally being made possible and is to be completed by 2024.

Magazine Writing Project: "From Buffalo to Venice"

A childhood amid a miniature, gloomy city, isolated in the arms of the Great Lakes left me feeling as if a concept known as “traveling” was a secret. Going anywhere outside of the United States seemed to be a bit of a superficial hoax.

And then, after a dreadful year of endurance in middle school, my aunt reached out and gave me a call.