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I began my journey in news in 2020 when I joined The BG News as the Opinion Editor. In the role, I wrote weekly editorial pieces about popular culture, current event, and politics. After about a year in that role, I shifted into the role of Lifestyle Content Director for Falcon Media. As the Lifestyle Content Director, I oversaw lifestyle content for Falcon Media involving assisting reporters in finding stories, ensuring lifestyle content was posted to the Falcon Media website, and continuing writing editorial pieces.

After graduating from college, I accepted a position as a news producer at WTOL 11 and FOX 36. For my first year, I was the producer of the FOX 36 morning shows, running from 7 AM to 9 AM. After a year, I shifted into the role of the 10 PM producer. As a news producer, I was in charge of selecting and ordering stories, writing scripts, selecting video, and formulating blocking to best showcase the stories and corresponding video. 

2025 Producing Reel

Producing reel from my time at WTOL 11 and FOX 36.

Articles

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Harry Styles makes history on the cover of Vogue

On Nov. 13 2020, Harry Styles made history by becoming the first man to ever appear on the cover of Vogue solo. While this was an incredible win not only for Styles, but for Vogue as well, many people across America were not having it. And it wasn’t because Styles was on the cover alone. It’s because on the cover, he’s wearing a dress.

Styles is no stranger to breaking gender roles and stereotypes. Earlier this year, the singer posed for Beauty Papers, a magazine based out of London. In one of
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“I’m Speaking.”

This quote from Kamala Harris was one of the best things to come out of the 2020 Vice Presidential Debate between Vice President Mike Pence and the California senator. But, the fly landing on Pence’s head is definitely an honorable mention.

Pence seemed to follow Trump in suit with his debate tactics last week. Those tactics being, paying no regard to the predetermined and agreed to debate rules, as well as interrupting not only Harris, but debate moderator Susan Page as well.

However, Harris
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TikTok promotes toxic beauty standards

TikTok has quickly become one the biggest social media platforms in the past few years. As of October 2020, the app has almost 700 million users.

The app has gained traction, especially with young people, because of its curated algorithm. The app takes in videos you like, comment on, share and stay on longer to perfectly curate the content you see to your specific tastes and interests.

Despite this specific algorithm however, the app still seems to have it’s own predetermined videos that it pu
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Make Instagram casual again

Instagram is a popular social media app originally made to share pictures and videos with friends and family. According to apptopia, it was the fourth most downloaded app in 2020. Although the app first started as a fun way to share pictures with your friends and family, over the past few years it has morphed into something much different.

Instagram has now become a social media platform full of “influencers,” Facetune and filters. No longer is it a fun place to share memories. Instead, it’s be
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Generation Z will not have 'iPad babies'

Recently, many young adults in Generation Z have started discussing the actual effects that constant technology and social media usage have on young people, and why they refuse to have “iPad babies.”

An iPad baby is basically a child who, instead of getting to play with physical toys, go outside, or socialize with other people their age, is essentially plopped down in front of an iPad to keep from bugging their parents.

So many parents see absolutely no issue with this. An article from HuffPos
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Capitol assault exemplifies Trump’s dangerous rhetoric

On Jan. 6, the United States Capitol was attacked by a large mob of Trump supporters. The group charged the Capitol building wearing Trump clothing and carrying Pro-Trump flags, as well as a confederate flag. The group was faced with little to no resistance from the Capitol Police. They smashed windows to break into the building and essentially had a field day inside, breaking and stealing various objects, as well as vandalizing the politicians’ offices.

The fact that the police were so nonviol
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Biden, Harris elected president, vice president — a win for America

On Nov. 7, 2020, after four days of tedious vote counting and anxious waiting, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were elected president and vice president of the United States.

The election was closer than many people believed it would be, with Biden winning the popular vote with over 76 million votes and Trump with over 71 million. The electoral votes currently have Biden at 290 and Trump at 214 with Georgia and North Carolina with Georgia and North Carolina at 99% of votes reported.

Despite the el
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9 items to try at Starbucks this fall

The temperatures are dropping, the leaves are changing and the days are growing shorter. Which can only mean one thing: it’s fall. Fall comes with a lot of things including fashion, movies, Halloween, and of course, fall food and drinks. Starbucks has come out with many new fall foods and drinks you should give a try.

This list wouldn’t be complete without the pinnacle of fall drinks. The Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks is a classic. The espresso in this drink will get you ready to start you
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Students choose spirituality vs religion

College students across America have been plagued with a mental health crisis over the past few years. More than 60% of college students met the criteria for at least one mental health problem during the 2020-2021 academic year, according to the American Psychological Association.

Many college students are turning to spirituality and religion as a way to cope with life and find meaning in it as COVID-19, gun violence and reproductive rights issues are at the forefront of many young people’s min
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Track-By-Track Review: Miley Cyrus’ ‘Plastic Hearts’

On Nov. 27, Miley Cyrus released her new album “Plastic Hearts.” Featuring artists such as Dua Lipa, Billy Idol, Joan Jett and Stevie Nicks, it’s described as “‘80’s glam and punk into anthemic, electric pop” by Apple Music. The album features 12 original songs, including the single “Midnight Sky,” as well as one remix and two covers.

“WTF Do I Know” is the first track on the album. The song is rumored to be about her split with Liam Hemsworth. The two got married in 2018 and later split in 201
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Fire up your turntables! Record Show returns

Calling all record lovers— the Glass City Record show is back.

The annual event was forced to shut down last year because of the pandemic, but is ready to return just in time for its 40th anniversary.

When the show started back in 1982, it originally took place at the Holiday Inn in Perrysburg. The event has since been moved to the Knights of Columbus Hall at 4256 Secor Road.

The record show is an opportunity for people to come together to buy, sell and trade records (and other music parapher
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The Alchemist’s Dream Wows

Three artists, one quest: The transformative nature of art. That’s the tagline of 20 North Gallery’s new exhibit, “The Alchemist’s Dream,” featuring three area artists: K.A. Letts, Tom Marino and Tom Muir.

In the same way that alchemists were purported to transform base metals into gold, the artists on display at 20 North take basic artistic elements— metals, ceramics, paint— and transform them into an artistic epiphany for their viewers.

Do not touch

Bowling Green artist Tom Muir, a profess
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"Launch," New Trampoline Park NOW OPEN in Ann Arbor

Launch is an interactive, recreational trampoline park with many more exciting attractions included. Aside from the trampoline “jump surface,” the park also includes, “ninja style obstacle courses, climbing walls, laser tag, battle pit, bowling, and more!”

Launch is taking over the space where “Airtime” used to be located on Eisenhower Parkway in Ann Arbor.

The entertainment center will also include an arcade and restaurant. Launch is offering various birthday party packages, although pricing
BG Falcon Media •

Celebrating Valentine’s day when you’re single

February is finally here, which brings a holiday many have a love/hate relationship with (pun intended): Valentine’s Day.

If you’re in a relationship, you’re probably looking forward to Valentine’s Day. It’s a romantic day to spend with your special someone, and show them how much you care. You might bring them chocolates or flowers, or maybe even a ring!

However, if you’re not in a relationship, Valentine’s Day can be the worst. Sure, it is a romantic day to spend with your special someone, b
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TikTok promotes toxic beauty standards

TikTok has quickly become one the biggest social media platforms in the past few years. As of October 2020, the app has almost 700 million users.

The app has gained traction, especially with young people, because of its curated algorithm. The app takes in videos you like, comment on, share and stay on longer to perfectly curate the content you see to your specific tastes and interests.

Despite this specific algorithm however, the app still seems to have it’s own predetermined videos that it pu
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Alternative period products: Manage your period a little differently

Managing your period can be difficult no matter what. From cramps to headaches and especially the bleeding — it can be a lot. Another thing that can be difficult is finding the right way to deal with your menstrual bleeding.

For a long time, dealing with menstrual bleeding was pretty cut-and-dry. You had pads and tampons, and in dire situations, a wadded up piece of toilet paper. However, as we’ve advanced our knowledge of menstrual bleeding as a society, we have been able to advance our techno
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Come hear from Toledo candidates at CSRN forum

The Community Solidarity Response Network of Toledo (CSRN) will be hosting a forum for all Toledo City Council Candidates on Tuesday, October 19.

The Black Lives Matter organization states that they are “dedicated to creating direct and peaceful action against police violence,” and invite you to “become apart of the growing consensus of us who are dissatisfied, mobilized and concerned with #Blacklivesmatter, police brutality and the need of public protest in the city of Toledo.”

The organizati
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Enter the DAR American History Essay Contest!

Fifth through eighth graders are invited to participate in the essay contest for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

The Daughters of American Revolution (DAR) are holding an essay contest to honor the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

This topic is especially significant because November 11, 2021 will mark the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The tomb represents soldiers who lost their lives, but were unable to be identified.

The prompt for the essay is as foll
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Opinion: Greek life should be banned

Recently, our university has made the decision to suspend Delta Chi and Phi Delta Theta, two fraternities from Greek life, because of alleged hazing and underage drinking.

Greek life. Hazing. Underage drinking. If you find one of those words somewhere, you’re sure to find the other two if you just read a little bit further. The reason? Because the three are connected at their core. When you think of one you almost immediately think of the other.

Despite this however, Greek life is a huge part
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Student-run businesses to shop from on Black Friday

The holiday season is here, and although there’s still Thanksgiving to get through, Christmas is coming fast.

For a lot of people this means stressing about what gifts to buy for who. Taking some of that stress off of where to buy, here is a list of student-run businesses as well as alumni-run businesses that sell amazing gifts for whoever you might be shopping for this holiday season. You’ll have the perfect gifts as well as the satisfaction of knowing you’re supporting small, local businesses
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