This is a collection of the articles I am most proud of from my time at Jacksonville State University’s student news outlet The Chanticleer. Feel free to scroll through and read the ones that stick out to you!
Collegiate Journalism
'We just do what we gotta do': JSU night shift housekeepers on how they navigate their uncomfortable job
Written for a features writing class in Fall 2023. I’m most proud of this story because I established relationships with people that are usually ignored and I got to tell their stories.
JSU again faces housing shortage to start the year
Written in Fall 2023. Jacksonville State University has been experiencing a housing crisis due to high enrollment and low quantity of beds. There has been new housing projects on campus and in the city to combat the issue.
From a teacher to professional actress, and soon mother, Kelli Dodd-Steffen says all aspects of dreams are possible
Written for a features writing class in Fall 2023 about a former JSU teacher.
University announces expansion of mandatory commuter meal plan; accounts charged prematurely
I wrote this because some of my friends started noticing new charges to their student accounts with no explanation.
University in strategic hiring freeze
I wrote this in Summer 2023 because a teacher informed me of an email they received regarding the freeze.
Trustees approve 1.5 percent tuition increase
Jacksonville State University did not increase tuition for a long time under previous leadership. Because of that, the new administration has increased tuition every year for the last three years to attempt to compensate.
Gamecocks set pitcher record in loss to Troy
I started covering baseball in Spring 2024 to fill in content gaps for the sports section. It was something new, but I learned it wasn’t so different from news.
Ivey passes bill banning DEI
I wrote this following the passing of a bill in Alabama that banned state funding of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offices. I wrote about DEI for ADN as well.