After weeks of interviews, research and digging into the details, I’m putting the finishing touches on my investigative story about NIL and the challenges facing student-athletes at mid-major programs.

Excited to share what I’ve been working on soon.

#NIL #CollegeSports #JOU4970

Just finished my first storyNIL deals can create opportunities for college athletes, but what happens when the financial and tax responsibilities that come with them are less clear?
The opportunities are growing. Is the support keeping up?

More soon.

#NIL #CollegeSports #SportsJournalism #JOU4970

Just submitted my final story! Feels great to be finished... however, the work doesn't stop now. Pitch number two coming soon! #jou4970

Cornell Faculty Senate passed a no-confidence resolution (everything they could do with their power) disapproving of the interim president over university administration's handling of the 2024 gang-rape of Jane Doe allegation. Those a part of schools everywhere are joining the reform call. #JOU4970

As students protest in France, I'm reminded how important it is when young people use their voices to demand change from those they'll be inheriting the world from. Students have been getting involved in local politics in Alamance County, including hosting a forum before a local election... #JOU4970

My final (first) story about the merger for #JOU4970 is complete and turned in! This story was a challenge with just how complex the merger between @elonuniversity.bsky.social and @queensuniv.bsky.social is. My story shifted from my original pitch about its costs and looking specifically at funds...

I learned today is that focus is important and deep dives take a LOT of time, but reporters need to keep the big picture in view at all times. After research on what curriculum was previously used in classrooms, I realized it added little to the story I was telling. Still, context is nice! #JOU4970

This is awesome! I can't wait to read your work and hear about what you're thinking for story 2! #JOU4970

I loved hearing all of the feedback I received from yesterday's editorial board. Praise, critiques, suggestions, you name it and it benefits my writing.

If anyone needs another set of eyes over break, I'm happy to take a look! #JOU4970

Love this Charlotte.. and same.

Spent almost eight hours in the car today writing and editing my story made the time FLY! Looks like I'll have to find a story to write every road trip. #JOU4970

Things are coming together!

As I type away trying to string together all the pieces, I'm seeing six weeks of work and reporting sitting together on one document. How satisfying is that? Hoping all my bureau buddies are feeling the same as we quickly approach the deadline! #JOU4970

Loved listening to your findings during class! So happy this piece has come together, you've done such amazing work. #JOU4970

This semester, I looked into the challenges facing Elon’s Performing Arts Department, from limited budgets to staffing and space. Talking with faculty and students showed me how much work goes into putting on a show and how they make it happen with the resources they have. #jou4970 #journalism

Question for my fellow reporters and writers: Have you ever been SO focused on writing that time just flies by?

I spent a good chunk of time adding to and rearranging my final draft tonight and when I looked at the clock, it was past midnight…

Made great edits but time to log off 😴

#jou4970

The Basement Bureau had an editorial board where we reflected on what held up and what fell through with our first stories. Top tip for what we'd do differently: get more sources and push harder! Lots of our stories are also bigger than we first thought... long-form is so important. #JOU4970

Happy Editorial Board Day! Today in class we all reflected on the last 8 weeks of reporting on our first investigative piece. Proud of all of our growth & findings. #jou4970

Scholarships and loans and aid, oh my!

Talked a LOT about those three during my student interviews and learned just how much they think federal changes will impact the future of Elon. Can't wait to put their words into writing... #JOU4970

Happy Tuesday, reporters! I had two amazing interviews this past weekend with some awesome Elon students... we're on the home stretch! Shoutout @lrike27.bsky.social and @kat-macdonald.bsky.social for connecting mw with you're friends #JOU4970 🫶

Editing and re-editing my piece... an endless cycle I'm sure all journalists have experienced at least once or twice #jou4970

It's verification week in #JOU4970 -- do I actually know everything I think I know? And can I prove it if someone asks questions?