Links to a portion of my professional writing since 2016:
Arts and Entertainment features/profiles:
Story on John Russo (co-creator of “Night of the Living Dead”) visiting Henderson State University campus.
Story over the entire three-day music festival in Hot Springs, Arkansas, “Valley of the Vapors” for “The Oracle.” Footage and interviews from this festival contributed to the documentary “Making It.”
Coverage and professional profile of diversely skilled writer, Arie Kaplan, and his seminars at Henderson State University.
Interview with nationally recognized artist and ceramics professor, Aaron Calvert, about his latest gallery exhibit.
Brief on internationally acclaimed choreographer, Michelle Gibson.
Profile on local musician and student for “The Oracle” publication.
Profile on local musician/composer for “The Oracle” publication.
Double profile on local musicians for “The Oracle” publication.
Brief coverage on Jointstock mini-fest in Little Rock, Arkansas, and Sabine Valley/Grammar Candy gig at Vino’s in Little Rock.
Summary of four art galleries that opened the same week in Arkadelphia for “The Oracle.”
These stories were originally one in the print version of “The Oracle,” but were split up online for some reason. They cover the main events of the 2017 Hot Springs Horror Film Festival.
Opinion/commentary piece on student-penned play, “I Am Emily Doe” about the victim of the Brock Turner rape case.
Behind-the-scenes story on Wicked broadway, plus meet and greet with cast (including Peter Scolari).
Multimedia coverage on university’s version of Avenue Q.
Hard news and local events:
Confederate protest with peaceful counter-protesters and Antifa members, as well as neo-nazis in Hot Springs, AR.
How Trump’s early legislation against immigrants in the nation affected international students on campus.
Story on students’ unrelated deaths occurring within the same week.
Live coverage of armed robbery on campus, plus a follow-up story.
Story on Student Government Association’s conflict with current constitution and administration.
Coverage on university’s textbook reformation struggle.
Faculty senate urges administration to fix issues, president responds in person.
Medical marijuana push in Arkansas (campaign and pre-election fight).
New gaming and “nerd merch” store opening in downtown Arkadelphia.
Brief on first Japanese hibachi and sushi restaurant in Arkadelphia.
Report on yoga health benefits and interview with yoga instructor, Emmy Butler.
Personal/Columnist-style pieces:
Uploaded .pdf’s of print versions of The Oracle newspaper (my journalistic photography used as covers and in various layouts): https://issuu.com/hsuoracle
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