Media Hub
Media Hub is a professional course for which students are hand-selected from various concentrations in the Hussman School to work together to find, produce, and market stories with state, regional, and at times, national appeal. Entrance into this class is by invitation only for seniors or graduate students. As a broadcaster, I researched topics, conducted interviews, filmed b-roll and stand-ups, wrote scripts, and edited videos for stories covering a range of topics from hard news to features.
Begging for Rest
The waitlist for Arlington Cemetery is historically long, but after COVID-19, families are left waiting for a funeral, wondering when they’ll ever get closure.
Jim Goetcheus serves as an example of an American hero who sacrificed decades of his life for his country, only to be repaid in death by a year-long funeral waitlist, his family unable to properly grieve.
The Hidden World of Pinball
The game starts slow and simple. One ball, a few blinking lights, the clack of the flippers signal the beginning of an alien invasion. It’s an experience that has been iconic since the 80s: pinball. But this phenomenon is having a comeback. There has been a resurgence of pinball enthusiasts across the country, particularly in the Triangle area. Check out my story to learn all about the hidden world of pinball!
NC Women in Politics
The Institute for Women’s Policy Research published a report that North Carolina was ranked 35th in the nation and received a D rating in terms of women’s representation and participation in state politics. This rating was given in large part because the number of women in state legislature is stalled at only 25 percent. This broadcast examines some of the issues that may be causing this impasse, from different recruitment efforts, campaign challenges, and breaking into a white, male dominated space.
Bioengineered Uteri at Wake Forest IRM
In the United States, 1 in 8 couples is affected by infertility. There are a variety of causes of infertility, and one of the most common types is uterine factor infertility. Dr. Koudy Williams and his team at the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine were searching for the answer to this problem.