Articles

Writing articles helped me learn several crucial elements of creating an engaging written story. As a reporter, I developed skills such as interviewing, communication, and fact-checking. Being a freelance journalist also helped me understand how to be adaptable and resilient in an industry that is fast-paced and demanding. Read on to view articles I’ve written.

KU Quadball Feature

Quadball is a unique sport inspired by the fictional competition of Quidditch from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series. The KU Quadball Club had been active at KU for 15 years, and I wanted to capture the history of the game and how it evolved since its creation. The article, which was published in the Lawrence Journal-World, showcases the sports diversity, its one-of-a-kind rules, and the players that make the game a real-life sport.

Division I Umpire Feature

I wanted to learn more about the world of umpiring and the mentality it takes to stand behind home plate as an umpire for Division I baseball games. My feature article highlighted a veteran umpire, Tim Cordill, and the effort, passion, and commitment he possessed to be the main source of authority on the baseball diamond.