News Writing Samples
This page is a collection of news writing samples written respectively for school newspapers during my time as a student throughout high school and college. Working in this capacity taught me to hone my writing and editing abilities as well as cement my understanding of news writing formatting and time management skills when publishing multiple articles per week.
Film Reviews
Motherless Brooklyn
November 2019
A review of the 2019 film Motherless Brooklyn.
QT8: The First Eight
October 2019
A review of the 2019 documentary QT8: The First Eight.
Niner Times Student Newspaper - University of North Carolina at Charlotte
While attending the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, I worked as a staff writer for UNC Charlotte's student newspaper, Niner Times, for a short time, where I specialized in writing Film Reviews for Niner Times' Arts and Entertainment section and Book Reviews for the Lifestyle section.
TV Reviews
Star Trek: Picard
January 2020
A review of the first episode of 2020 tv show Star Trek: Picard.
Living with Yourself
October 2019
A review of the first season of the Netflix show, Living with Yourself.
Modern Love
October 2019
A review of the first season of the Amazon Prime show, Modern Love.
The Politician
September 2019
A review of the first season of the Netflix show, The Politician.
Book Reviews
The Disasters by M.K. England
February 2020
A review of the 2018 novel, The Disasters, written by M.K. England.
Carry On by Rainbow Rowell
November 2019
A review of the 2015 novel, Carry On, written by Rainbow Rowell.
Darius the Great is Not Okay by Adib Khorram
October 2019
A review of the 2018 novel, Darius the Great is Not Okay, written by Adib Khorram.
They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera
September 2019
A review of the 2017 novel, They Both Die at the End, written by Adam Silvera.
Ruff Draft Student Newspaper - Edmond North High School
While attending Edmond North High School, I worked as a staff writer for ENHS' student newspaper, Ruff Draft where I focused on film and book reviews, as well as other miscellaneous topics regarding media or high school events.
Billboards, Backlash, and Best Picture
2018
A review of the 2017 Academy Award Best Picture nominated film, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.
Return of the Legends: Studio Ghibli Film Fest
2018
A review of the return of Ghibli Fest, an annual animated film festival featuring iconic films produced by Studio Ghibli.
Life, Love and La Vie Bohème
2018
A review of the 2018 touring production of the musical, Rent.
Mental Health in Mainstream Media
2018
An analysis article concerning the portrayal of mental health and multiple forms of media.
BALTO Mania
2018
An account of the goings-on of Edmond North High School's premier fundraising week, BALTO.
Will & Grace: 11 Years Later
2018
A review of the revival of the beloved and progressive 1998 sitcom Will & Grace.