Student work

Stories produced in my classes

society of professional journalists national mark of excellence awards

2023, 2020, 2019, 2018 & 2013

podcast (narrative): 2023 national spj mark of excellence winner

An honest exploration of financial fears and challenges facing young people

feature writing: 2020 national spj Mark of excellence winner

A Milwaukee Church Fights Racism With Faith

best pandemic story: 2021 Milwaukee Press club gold award winner

Back on Campus in a Pandemic: Who We Are Now

radio feature: 2020 Regional spj mark of excellence winner

UW-Milwaukee Band Finds a Way to Rehearse During Pandemic

radio sports: 2019 national spj mark of excellence winner

Revamped Milwaukee Marathon Attracts Thousands of Runners

audio storytelling: faces of Uwm student profiles

In the Faces of UWM series, students reveal fun and poignant life stories

in-depth reporting: 2018 regional SPJ Mark of excellence winner

Wisconsin Votes (or Not): High Stakes for the 2018 Midterms

Audio storytelling: 2018 national SPJ Mark of excellence winner

Choosing Abortion: Sharing Reflections on a Private Decision

audio storytelling: intimate conversations

A father’s namesake is transitioning to become his daughter.

audio storytelling: intimate conversations

Aijia Phillips was just 2 years old when her father was shot and killed in Milwaukee.

sports writing: 2023 regional spj mark of excellence winner

Devoted Wisconsin fans line up to catch a glimpse of favorite wrestling stars

RADIO FEATURE: 2021 REGIONAL SPJ MARK OF EXCELLENCE WINNER

Colorful Hmong traditions shine at New Year’s celebration

news reporting: 2021 regional spj mark of excellence finalist

UWM Struggles to Find Students for Low-Paying Campus Jobs

IN-DEPTH REPORTING: 2019 REGIONAL SPJ MARK OF EXCELLENCE FINALIST

UW-Milwaukee Can’t Keep Up With Student Mental Health Crisis

news reporting: 2019 regional spj mark of excellence finalist

Homeless Encampment Leads to Housing Relocation Effort

audio storytelling: learning to use sound

Shaving Away Dysphoria: How Hair Expresses Gender

audio storytelling: 2018 regional SPJ mark of excellence winner

Coverage of the gun march in Washington, D.C.

team multimedia: 2019 midwest broadcast journalism assn winner

Nearly One-Third of UWM Students Vape. Are They in Danger?

audio feature: 2018 regional sPJ mark of excellence finalist

A mother and daughter take off on a revealing road trip to the Gulf Coast.

In-depth reporting: 2022 regional spj mark of excellence winner

Post pandemic, students are stressed out and failing academically at record levels

hard feature: 2022 Milwaukee press club winner

Advocates help Illinois clinics handle influx Wisconsin patients post-Roe

News reporting: 2021 regional spj mark of excellence finalist

The UWM Union is Getting a $40 Million Facelift

news reporting: 2019 regional SPJ mark of excellence finalist

Former UWM Professor Continued Teaching During Rape Investigation

feature reporting: 2019 regional SPJ mark of excellence finalist

Fly Fishing is a Source of Healing for Veterans

radio feature: 2019 regional sPJ mark of excellence winner

Milwaukee Rep’s Rummage Sale Features Fabulous Finds

writing, best news story: 2019 Milwaukee press club finalist

Tripping Out: Psychedelics Gain Popularity in Wisconsin

in-depth reporting: 2019 regional spj mark of excellence finalist

Lead in the Water Continues to Threaten Generations of Residents

in-depth reporting: 2017 regional SPJ Mark of excellence winner

‘Awful’ Transgender Locker Room Policy Remains Hidden