The Red Line Project • 05/04/2024

The Youth and System That Contribute to Chicago’s Rise in Carjackings

When Hannah Finnegan returned from a concert in October 2022, she was shocked to find her car missing. Glass was left under the streetlight where her Kia was parked outside her friend’s Chicago home...

Medium • 02/12/2024

The 10 BEST Bookstores to Visit in the Chicagoland Area

Whether you’re an avid reader looking for your next title or a casual browser craving the ambiance of a bookstore, these brick-and-mortar booksellers have something for everyone.

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Business • 05/02/2023

Bias and the CTA: A Look at the Chicago’s Most Vulnerable Citizens

Reaction piece used to challenge our critical thinking skills while responding to topic of chosen article -- in this case the topic of homelessness in Chicago.

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Business • 05/02/2023

The Ethics of Memoir Writing

Book review about a recently published memoir, detailing the themes and complexities of memoir writing as a genre.

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Business • 05/02/2023

Gina Choe and the Publishing Industry

Interview with Gina Choe citing her first-hand experience of working in the publishing industry.

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Business • 04/14/2023

Stuck on Campus With Nowhere to Sit

Feature story investigating the challenges faced by commuter students at the University of Illinois at Chicago, particularly the lack of available spaces, and highlights issues uncovered through research and student interviews.

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Business • 03/25/2023

Notoriously Corrupt: Uncovering Chicago's Historic Corruption with "The City"

Podcast review of USA Today's "The City" detailing the injustices that Chicago’s Westside neighborhood of North Lawndale faced in the 1980’s and 1990’s.

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Business • 01/26/2023

Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast to go on book tour for best-selling book "Crying in H Mart."

Sample press release written to showcase my ability to convey an event to an audience while maintaining industry writing standards.