Audio

I love telling audio stories because of the raw speech and emotion that comes through. I think it gives listeners a better understanding of the topic at hand, and humanizes sources in a way that only multimedia can.

For the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, I assisted with the launch of one podcast, as well as the re-launch of a podcast that had been inactive for two years. I also produced a one-off audio story that remains in the top 20% of all audio stories published by the ADG and its affiliates, even weeks after publication.

The Article: How Bang-Up Betty jewelry is made

Ever wanted to know how Stacey Bowers makes each piece of Bang-Up Betty jewelry? We got an inside look at her creative process.

Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: Rebuilding Little Rock

In the first episode of Rex Nelson’s Southern Fried Podcast, Rex sits down with Skip Rutherford, the former dean of the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service. The two friends discuss the future of Little Rock and how Arkansas is changing, as well as a few plans for future episodes.

The Recruiting Guy: A New SEC?

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's Richard Davenport talks with Jason Howell, a senior recruiting analyst at TexAgs about the possibility of Texas and Oklahoma joining the SEC and the impacts it could have on SEC and Big 12 athletics. How could this affect Arkansas and Texas A&M? Listen to the episode for their insights and predictions.

The Weekly: Week Eight Recap

After days of ballot counting, Joe Biden is the projected winner of the 2020 Presidential Election. How are Northwestern students feeling about it? Also, Evanston re-elected Representative Jan Schakowsky and Senator Dick Durbin, both Democrats. And the proposed Illinois’ Fair Tax Amendment did not pass. Listen to The Weekly: Week 8 Recap to hear from the reporters and editors who covered our recent top stories.

The Weekly: Week Six Recap

Students led by NU Community Not Cops are marching every day until Northwestern abolishes University Police. The Weekly: Week Six Recap breaks down this week’s protests and President Schapiro’s response.

The Weekly: Week Five Recap

Northwestern Facilities staff power washes away the most recent message on the Rock, PHA cancels formal recruitment and Evanston nominates a new city manager.

The Weekly: Week Three Recap

Northwestern students and workers gather for a die-in protest on Sheridan Road to demand protections for University dining workers, Evanston explores alternatives to arresting minors and Sebastian Nalls, a 2018 ETHS graduate, is running for mayor.

Podculture: Wildcats talk beloved character Harry Potter on his 40th birthday

Even though we know deep down that we won’t ever receive our letter from Hogwarts, the world of “Harry Potter” has captivated many members of the Northwestern community. They talked about the nostalgia surrounding the series, J.K. Rowling’s transphobic remarks and Deering Library’s resemblance to Hogwarts.

Speak Your Mind: New Ways to Cope

While life as we know it has changed drastically, Junior Anna Cohen has continued attending her therapy sessions via an online platform during the pandemic. However, therapists and counseling services have had to adapt to new practices and behaviors to give their patients the best care possible.

Speak Your Mind: Stay Home, Stay Calm

Freshmen Christine Potermin and Andrea Hancock have found ways to cope with stress and anxiety during the coronavirus outbreak. In addition to Zoom and FaceTime, students are getting creative and using platforms like Minecraft to stay calm, connected and occupied.

Defining Safe: For students with accommodations, AccessibleNU is helpful, but can still go further

Like many universities, Northwestern has an office dedicated to accessibility on campus. How do students with accommodations manage their conditions, and what resources does NU provide?