Multimedia Work
"Beyond the curb: How one’s leadership keeps Greensboro clean"
- Video Profile Feature -
Every day, the city of Greensboro’s Solid Waste Department keeps the city clean, safe, and running, often without recognition and with many looking down on "trash" jobs. Behind that hard work is Alonzo Frink, whose leadership and dedication show that sanitation is more than waste removal, but a form of public health and safety.
Watch below to see how Alonzo and his team's dedication serving and maintaining the city.
"Parallel Charlotte: Two Cities, One Divide"
- Photojournalism-
With original photos, this photojournalism project showcases the drastic economic differences shaping daily life in Charlotte, NC, by using paired images and captions to visualize how wealth and underinvestment exist just steps apart. Inspired by findings from Raj Chetty’s mobility study, which ranked Charlotte last among major U.S. cities for upward economic mobility, these photos highlight the research's reality.
Photo courtesy of Pexels
"UNC Charlotte hiring freeze raises questions about on-campus student jobs"
- Audio Story -
Many UNC Charlotte students rely on on-campus jobs for income, flexibility, and opportunities to grow. With the university implementing a hiring freeze on “non-essential” roles, concerns have been raised about how student employment could be impacted.
Listen and read below about what these student jobs mean for life on campus.
Photo courtesy of UNC Charlotte
"'The 'Fork & Flow' Podcast: Why Your Favorite Restaurants Struggle, And Why City Zoning Is The Reason"
- Podcast -
Listen to an episode of "Fork & Flow", where I take on the persona of a true foodie, and we discover the shocking truth about why your favorite taco shop or ramen place might be empty when the drive-thru down the street is packed. While the quality of the food isn't the issue, it has to do with the location and walkability based on hidden-city zoning.
Listen and discover how city design shapes your dining experience more than you realized.
"Surviving the Holidays: Managing Financial Holiday Stress for College Students"
-Feature Article-
As the holiday season and finals approach, college students are facing rising financial pressure and tight budgets surrounding gift spending.
Read to discover how UNC Charlotte students are managing holiday expenses, staying on budget, while still enjoying the season.
"From Land to Sea: A Family-Friendly Day At the Greensboro Science Center"
-Feature Article-
The Greensboro Science Center brings the wonders of land, sea, and sky to families across the city. A visit to the science center is not only the perfect day out, but also a chance to explore, discover, and create lasting memories for children and adults of all ages.
Read to explore the exhibits, interactive experiences, and family-friendly activities that make the Science Center the perfect destination.
"UNC Charlotte Dives into the Importance of Ancestry and Genealogy to Close Out Black History Month"
-Feature Article-
UNC Charlotte wrapped up Black History Month with ROOTED, a career center event focused on ancestry, genealogy and the importance of understanding Black family history.
Read to learn how students connected with experts to discover the impact of family history on identity and community.