Articles
The Liberty Champion
While at Liberty University, I wrote for the campus newspaper. I also served as the asst. news editor during Spring 2022.
Below are my published articles.
NEW STATUE STANDS OUTSIDE MAIN ENTRANCE OF WILLIAMS STADIUM
Liberty University is no stranger to change, but this semester has brought a surprisingly notable one. Outside of Gate 1 of Williams Stadium, a sleek new red statue of the LU logo now stands where a statue of Liberty’s mascot, Sparky,
was once mounted.
HELMS SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT PRESENTS CFAW ESSAY WINNER WITH $2,500
TOWARDS TUITION
Helms School of Government Dean Robert Hurt awarded Leanna Flick from Clayton, North Carolina a $2,500 check for the CFAW scholarship from the Helms School of Government during Friday, Nov. 9’s CFAW competition at the Hancock Welcome Center.
Multiplatform Projects
Below is multiplatform work I completed for several journalism classes at Liberty University. Most were group projects, but one was individual work.
THE BEAUTY OF LYNCHBURG
This multiplatform project includes a web story, video, audio, social media posts and a photo gallery. All of the work was completed by me to share about the beauty of Lynchburg. I focused on the Riverwalk Trail and Riverside Park and what they offer the community of Lynchburg. I interviewed
local residents.
A LOOK INSIDE FLAMES CASH
This multiplatform project includes a web story, video, social media posts and a photo gallery. This was a group project. I created the website and photographed the restaurants. We wanted to share about Flames Cash offered for students and highlight three restaurants that allow students to pay
with Flames Cash.
CAMPUS COMMUNITY
This multiplatform project includes a web story, video, social media posts and a photo gallery. This was a group project. I wrote the web story. We wanted to highlight Liberty's Campus Community, how it impacts students and the series of
the current semester.
ADAPTING THE GAME PLAN
This multiplatform project includes two web stories and a video. This was a group project. I created the website and some photography. We wanted to share about how Campbell County created new opportunities for youth to be active during COVID-19 restrictions.
DOWNPOUR FLOODS DOWNTOWN ALTAVISTA
This multiplatform project includes two web stories, and a video. This was a group project. I wrote the second web story. We wanted to share about how Altavista was effected by a heavy rainstorm that caused flooding.
FROM FARMERS TO FRIENDS
This multiplatform project includes a web story. This was a group project. We interviewed sources together and worked together to write the story. I took all of the photos for this project. We wanted to highlight the community found through Nelson County's Farmers' Market.
Class Articles
I have posted all of my class articles to Medium. These include reflective articles, magazine articles and more.
ANALYSIS OF THE WOODWARD AND BERNSTEIN'S WATERGATE INVESTIGATION
How did they conduct their investigation and All the President's Men analysis
COMMUNITY JOURNALISM: PERSONAL & IMPACTFUL
What makes community newspapers so impactful and how can we accomplish this
HOW TO OVERCOME YOUR CREATIVE RUT
Five tricks to help you feel inspired again in your photography
A 'WHIRLWIND' OF WATER AT THE YMCA
Heavy rain floods Altavista YMCA
LOCAL NEWS
The vital role of local news in our daily lives
VERIFICATION AND PUBLIC TRUST IN JOURNALISM
Why these are important to a journalist’s career
STATE OF LOCAL JOURNALISM
Local news is crumbling because they lack funds
EUTHANASIA & ASSISTED SUICIDE
Why doctors should not aid in the taking of life
TWO KEY QUESTIONS EVERY STORY SHOULD ANSWER CLEARLY
These two questions encompass the very core of story-telling
WHAT IS TRUSTWORTHY ONLINE?
Should we believe everything we read on the Internet
WHAT MAKES SOMETHING NEWS?
Qualities that each news story contains
R. KELLY INTERVIEW
An analysis of Gayle King’s interview with R. Kelly
COMMUNITY MARKET REFLECTION
Sept. 29, 2020 my experience writing about a community market
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL
Observing the atmosphere of a game and recording the details
25 DAYS OF COFFEEHOUSE
Liberty students perform at Coffeehouse