At the Wheel, I quickly took on the role of news editor my freshman year before working my way up the ranks as managing editor and editor-in-chief. While at the Wheel, I’ve written over 115 articles, from an in-depth piece on free speech and slur use at the law school to a feature on a track athlete.
The most defining part of my tenure as editor-in-chief was leading our staff as we navigated constant on-the-ground coverage of protests on campus after Emory students were arrested during a pro-Palestinian encampment on the Quad. Our coverage on the protests earned national recognition, and I was interviewed by CNN and Politico about the demonstrations.
The Wheel’s coverage has earned regional and national awards, including two Society of Professional Journalists Region Three Mark of Excellence Awards for my reporting on the history of women at Emory and graduate students’ attempts to unionize.
Check out some of my bylines below.
The Newsroom
A Classroom Divided: How the Debate Over Slurs and Academic Freedom Splintered the Law School
Starting with a dual narrative of two protests at Emory’s law school, this article dove into the issue of law professors using slurs in class, sparking a debate about pedagogy and free speech that extended far beyond our campus in Atlanta.
Through the Side Door: 138 Years of Women at Emory
In this article, I dove into the history of women at Emory, writing about the obstacles women have faced — and overcome — on campus since 1919. This article was part of the Wheel’s project for Women’s History Month, which won a Region 3 Mark of Excellence Award from the Society of Professional Journalists.
The Price of Greatness: Freshman Sprinter Determined to Continue Making History
In my first sports article for the Wheel, I profiled Jackson Price, who already made a name for himself as a record-breaking sprinter his freshman year. However, Price’s journey was not always easy, and this article follows him as he found his way back onto the track in an Emory uniform.
Warnock Encourages Students to Vote in Upcoming Runoff in Emory Speech
Sen. Raphael Warnock visited Emory just a couple of weeks before a defining runoff election for a seat in the Georgia Senate. I got the opportunity to produce live coverage for the event on Twitter and interviewed Warnock after his speech for an event coverage article.
The Aftershock of Roe’s Downfall: Federal Court Approves Heartbeat Bill in Georgia
When the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade, I wrote about the harsh impact of the ruling in Georgia, which quickly approved the heartbeat bill. I discussed how this change could directly harm Emory students and the local community, interviewing professors and researchers to fully understand the gravity of the situation.
Graduate Students Fight for Unionization Amid Upcoming Stipend Increase
I won the Region 3 Mark of Excellence Award for my series on EmoryUnite!, the graduate student union on campus. In my first installment of the series, I broke down the complicated history of the union and the students’ fight for a living wage.
1,095 Days: 3 Years of COVID-19 Response at Emory
This article captures the major events and changes that occurred in the three years after COVID-19 forced Emory to shut down its campus. This is the longest article I published in the Wheel, clocking in at over 11,000 words to provide a snapshot into an important moment in Emory’s history.
Faculty Allege Policy Violations in Cop City Protest Termination
The free speech debate exploded on campus after the University terminated a protest against Cop City. This article aimed to break down the complicated debate, looking at each sides’ claims, the wording in the policy, and recounts of what happened when the protest was shut down.
Rosalynn Carter Dies, Leaving Behind 40-Year Legacy with Emory
I pre-wrote an obituary for Rosalynn Carter before her death describing her extensive relationship with Emory. We published the article immediately after her passing, and I later updated it with interviews to highlight her long-lasting impact on the University community.
Emory Community ‘Ashamed’ After Police Detain Students at Pro-Palestine Encampment
I was on the Quad with several other editors when police stormed a pro-Palestinian protest and arrested students. We immediately jumped into covering the event, describing the scene in detail in this breaking news article.
Captured on Camera: Students Celebrate, Protest During Commencement
Commencement was moved from the Quad to an off-campus arena in the wake of the protests and arrests on campus, but that did not stop students from dissenting during the ceremony. Graduates booed the University president, held up flags, and called for a ceasefire, as seen in my photo essay of the event.