News Writing
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Media Influence on Politics: 7 Election Trends in 2024
Within a week, this became the most viewed story in 10 years on the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication website. In preparation for election season in the fall, my reporting partner and I started a piece on media and election trends of 2024 in May. My partner graduated in June and I handled a complete rewrite when election conditions drastically changed in the summer. Graphic by Allison VanSciver.
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Seven career tips for young journalists from US media professionals
Following a visit to 16 different media organizations in NYC, I pitched a story to journalism.co.uk that gathers their advice for young journalists. This article is also available in Vietnamese.
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Frats see two-event per term limit under new safety plan
Following multiple drugging allegations at fraternities, the University of Oregon Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, implemented a new social plan to address safety at social events. The plan includes a two-event limit per term, which is arguably the most notable and controversial aspect of the plan, which I talk to chapter leaders about. In addition, I also wrote and filmed an explainer video to add more context to an aspect of the article and promote the article on social media, which garnered over 3,000 views.
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Jason Rezaian on press freedom and hostage diplomacy
I spoke with Washington-Post journalist Jason Rezaian who came to the University of Oregon for the School of Journalism and Communication’s 2024 Robert and Mabel Ruhl Lecture, an annual event with most influential voices in mass communication. Photo courtesy of Rezaian.