TKE: Reviewing Recent Years |
Investigative journalism
After a series of sexual assaults were reported at a fraternity house on campus, I investigated the events in light of the organization's history of suspensions. Written for Investigative Journalism (spring 2017) and published in Drexel's student newspaper, The Triangle. |
Panama Papers: Global, Digital, and Non-Profit News |
Research paper
Following the break of the Panama Papers, I became fascinated by the mechanisms that made the international journalistic collaboration possible. This research paper delves into the process that resulted in the largest leak of information in history. Written for Global Journalism (spring 2016). |
Sound Salvation |
Multi-media personal essay
After three years of working at Drexel's student-run radio station, WKDU Philadelphia, I reflect on my experience. Published on The Smart Set. |
You Say You Want an Education |
Editorial
Reflecting on the global literacy gap and how we can close it using technology. Written for Global Journalism (spring 2016). |
Accented Arias |
Interview
An interview with award-winning composer Jennifer Higdon about her first opera, Cold Mountain. Published on The Smart Set. |
Love, and Do What Thou Wilt |
Exploratory essay
Through the examination of both my own work and the work of famous writers, I endeavored to answer the question: Why do I write? Written for Peer Reader in Context (spring 2014) as part of my final portfolio of the term's work. |
Fighting AIDS with Secondhand Style |
Community organization profile
The profile focuses on Philly AIDS Thrift, a non-profit thrift store in South Philadelphia. Written for Introduction to Journalism (spring 2014) and published in Drexel's student newspaper, The Triangle. |
Make Me Believe |
Creative fiction
This piece focuses on developing place as an element of short stories. Written for Writing Killer Fiction (spring 2015), an honors course focused on thriller, mystery, and horror short stories. |
An Observation of Collaborative DJing |
Research paper
Through participant observation, I addressed the research question: How do radio co-DJs interact with each other and the music to construct a playlist live on air? Written for Qualitative Research Methods (spring 2015) as a mini-project. |