Journalistic Portfolio

This page is an up-to-date list of my journalistic endeavors including photostories, editorials and videos. Updated January 2026**

2025

Read on KentStater: SCOTUS upholds 2015 same-sex marriage decision

Read on KentStater: Ohio sex education standards are lackluster, national experts say

Read on OhioFusion: Words that change your life: I’m gay

Read on KentStater: How are Ohio universities enforcing SB1

Read on OhioFusion: Being chronically online rots your gay brain!

See my photos on OhioFusion: It’s So Tired
(written by Ella Reese, styled by Amy Zink)

Read on KentStater: Indiana University kills student print newspaper after censorship dispute
(collaboration with KSTV reporter Lex Radde)

Read on KentStater: Portage county election candidates and issues
(collaboration with Savannah Carroll)

Read on KentStater: Student habits may allow eating disorders to emerge

Season 2 of the podcast I produce: Listen to The Fusion Podcast on Spotify!

Read on KentStater: U.S. government shuts down

Read on KentStater: Kent State’s history appears more important than ever in this political climate

Read on KentStater: Kratom ban on hold, federal regulations may appear

Read on KentStater: Senate Bill 1 affects fall organizations

Read on KentStater: Charlie Kirk shot and killed following Utah college event

Read on KentStater: Charlie Kirk pronounced dead at 31

Read on KentStater: Labor Day protest highlights civilian distress with Trump’s policies
(collaboration with KSTV reporter Lex Radde”

Read on KentStater: Tim Walz speaks to community at Youngstown People’s Town Hall

Read on KentStater: ‘Hands Off!’: Hundreds in downtown Kent protest Trump administration

Read on KentStater: Best of Kent: Vegan/Gluten Free

Read on OhioFusion: A Conversation with Fran Wilson for Akron Ward One

Read on OhioFusion: Queer Politics Catch-Up, Obergefell v. Hodges

Read on KentStater: Education advocates lobby at Statehouse for budget and diversity initiatives

Listen to the pod I produce: Fusion Episode 1 “Divafication”

Read on KentStater: Students may face financial frustrations due to bird flu, Trump tariffs

Read on The Burr: Students can reduce their carbon footprint, and it doesn’t have to be expensive

Read on KentStater: Trump’s pause on federal assistance comes to a halt. What’s next?

Read on KentStater: Kent State’s waiver for drone-flight team to open future research opportunities

Read on KentStater: Trump’s order to pause federal financial assistance may impact student grants

Read on The Better Press: Education as a Political Toll: The Battle for School Curricula

Read on The Better Press: Opinion: Ohio’s “SAFE” isn’t Safe

Read on KentStater: Kent State releases updated potential model for Transformation 2028

2024

Fusion Fall 2024 Mag

Read Queer Politics Catch-up on OhioFusion: Post-Election Reflection: No immediate storm, but forecast is unclear

Read on KentWired: Author Carmen Evelyn Nuyda explores fashion’s place in history at Elizabeth Keckley talk

Read on KentWired: Local organizations hope to motivate student voters

Read on KentWired: Kent State students are thinking of these issues as they go to the polls (collaboration with Lauren Bischof, Lauren Cohen, John Engoglia and Alton Northup)

Read on KentWired: First time voters prepare for the election

Read on KentWired: Citizens not politicians: What is issue 1?

Photo Feature on KentWired: Drag Out The Vote event rallies students ahead of election (story by Grace Claxon)

Read on OhioFusion: KSU College Democrats host second ever Drag Out the Vote drag show, featuring regional talents

Read on OhioFusion: Sex Week drag show hosts talents from Kent, Columbus and your TV

Read on OhioFusion: Kent’s true colors beam bright at spirited Rainbow Weekend

Read on KentWired: Students honor lives lost since Oct. 7, 2023 at candlelight vigil

Read on OhioFusion: Queer Politics Catch-up: The Vice Presidential debate was respectful and civil. Was it successful?

Read on KentWired: One year later, the Israel-Hamas war continues

Read on OhioFusion: Queer Politics Catch-up: Substantial divide on LGBTQ+ issues this election may make it more important for voters

Read on KentWired: Local activities to spice up every student’s fall season

Read on KentWired: Experts warn misinformation may increase the need for media literacy this election season

Read on OhioFusion: Queer Politics Catch-up: The true facts of the presidential debate exist in the context

Read on KentWired: Kent State remembers Sept. 11 attacks

Read on KentWired: Let’s be blunt: Weed is still prohibited on campus

Feature in June issue (146) of Toledo Streets Newspaper: Young Artists at Work

Read on eSomethin: Photo Gallery: Boys varsity lacrosse team perseveres, eventually scoring close win against Anthony Wayne Generals

Read on eSomethin: PHS art students will honor the rich history of their city in historic Perrysburg art show

2023

Feature in June issue (134) of Toledo Streets Newspaper: Young Artists Building Community through YAAW

Read on eSomethin: Opinion: While Ohio house bill 99 may aim to protect students and promote safety, it creates inherent dangers

Read on eSomethin: Opinion: Legislators should be worried about acts of violence, not acts of expression

Read on eSomethin: Opinion: The train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio is not just a small town inconvenience. It is a detriment to the health of millions and adds stress to the world’s climate crisis

Read on eSomethin: Opinion: President Biden approves the Willow Project, breaking his campaign promise and angering climate activists

Read on eSomethin: Opinion: If passed, Ohio house bill 616 would make the future of education awfully grim

Watch on eSomethin: Support local: Three local retailers to support during this holiday season

2022

Read on GivingRoomMag: “Our Synonyms: An Epic” by Yena Sharma Purmasir showcases the adventures and complexities of womanhood

Read on GivingRoomMag: Kwame Sound Daniels delivers brilliance through “Light Spun”

Read on eSomethin: Opinion: If passed, house bills 322 and 327 will threaten students’ education

Read on eSomethin: Commodes for a cause: PHS participates in toilet painting contest for World Toilet Day

2021

Read on GivingRoomMag: Sylvia Plath gave us the best gift: “The Bell Jar”

Read on GivingRoomMag: Censorship Sucks

Read on GivingRoomMag: Brandi Spering’s “This I Can Tell You” offers honesty in the midst of secrets