Below are examples of academic, journalistic, and professional pieces I have written.

Journalism 453, Electronic Media Policy

Network Neutrality: Saving the Internet? – November 9, 2009
An in-depth look at the concept of Network Neutrality, the organizations involved, and the possible outcome.

Iowa State Daily

While working at the Iowa State Daily, I’ve been a Veishea beat reporter. Veishea is an all-school celebration that takes place each spring at ISU. Through my reporting, I learned that a ton of planning and student cooperation is involved in carrying out the event each year.

Veishea 2010 co-chairs announced – April 29, 2009
Covering the announcement of the new Veishea co-chairs.

Co-chairs, officials say Veishea had large turnout – April 19, 2009
Wrapping up the Veishea 2009 celebration.

Veishea concert ticket sales double last year’s numbers – April 16, 2009
Looking at ticket sales based on the previous year.

Carnival rides come with a price – April 16, 2009
Investigating why carnival rides would cost money in 2009.

Department of Public safety investigating fires during Veishea week – April 15, 2009
Fires broke out during Veishea week.

Evolution of a tradition – April 13, 2009
I interviewed an ISU alum who attended Veishea for many years.

Veishea 2009 begins – April 13, 2009
A wrap-up of the first day of the celebration.

Facilities Planning and Management faces challenges during Veishea week – April 9, 2009
A look at what FPM does to prepare for the celebration on campus.

Veishea goes green – March 31, 2009
How the celebration is practicing sustainability.

Paul Rhoads named Veishea grand marshal – March 24, 2009
The new ISU football coach was named grand marshal of the Veishea parade.

Budget cuts hit Veishea – March 24, 2009
A look into the way the celebration would be hurt by budget cuts.

Student organizations prepare for Veishea – March 22, 2009
What student organizations would be doing to get involved with the organization.

Advisory council prepares for Veishea – February 26, 2009
I checked out the advisory council for the celebration.

Keg Shop to reopen as Campustown Liquour – February 26, 2009
Not related to Veishea, but a brief on a name and owner change of a local business.

Veishea bands, wristband changes announced – February 25, 2009
Covering the announcement of the new policies and entertainment for the 2009 celebration.

Group celebrates first anniversary – February 19, 2009
A green group celebrates its anniversary.

Hoping for better memories – February 8, 2009
A preview of the celebration with interview of co-chairs.

Journalism 201, Fall 2008

Multi-Source Story
This article is written as the required final project of the class. I compare and contrast the lives of student employees at Iowa State University.

English 250H, Fall 2007

Research Article
Entitled, “Cultural Impact On Web Design,” I wrote this article to describe the effects that values and traditions of cultures affect common web design in different areas of the world.

iTunes Critical Analysis
Using techniques of neo-Aristotelian rhetoric, I analyze the advertisements and commercials used by Apple to promote the iTunes store and the new iTunes Latino branch.

Anthropology 101, Fall 2007

Genital Mutilation
In this research article, I explore the practice and issues surrounding the rite of genital mutilation in the world today.