Pi Day spreads awareness, laughs leading up to Relay for Life's main event
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About Me
Hello! I am 22 years old pursing my bachelor's degree in print/digital journalism and minor in sociology at the University of central Florida. I have a strong interest in feature writing and profile stories. I plan to graduate in fall 2022. In the last year, I wrote blog posts for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation as well as published a memoir on Amazon.
I'm currently a public speaker for non-profit events with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Additionally, I am the assistant visual editor for NSM Today, UCF's journalism program student publication.
This portfolio showcases my work as a journalism student. Thank you for taking the time to review my reporting skills and my deep passion for writing.
Hard News
LEAD students hold event inspired by books in search of human connection
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Bittersweet senior night for Ice Hockey Club at UCF
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Yoga de-stresses students during mental health awareness month
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Local festival creates ' artistic oasis ' for student performers
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War in Ukraine highlights need for social workers, according to UCF social work association
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Juneteenth celebration honors, advocates for Black history and pride
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UCF students plant trees at Lake Claire to help with local food systems
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Career fair hosted by Quantum, UCF Career Services targets undergraduates for potential job opportunities
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Disney World announces Brightline cancellation, cast members speculate impact on tourism
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Multimedia and Visuals
(PHOTO) - Volunteers contribute hands on to give back to the community, children
Caption: Volunteers and students gain hands on experience working with urban edible landscapes, pruning tropical fruit trees and creating raise bed gardens on Wednesday at UCF’s Creative School for Children.
(PHOTO) - Pollinator volunteer shift weeds out the bad for the good of the environment
Caption: Volunteers at the Arboretum's trail behind the greenhouse pull weeds and plant pollinators to help the environment and do their part on Wednesday.
(Multimedia photo gallery) - UCF community gathers in celebration of Relay for Life
Caption: The UCF community gathered all along Memory Mall in the annual celebration of Relay for Life on March 20. Students, staff and faculty members set up tents, shared stories and held live entertainment and performances on a stage built near the end of the grass area.
Board committee members walked around and engaged with the community in spreading awareness and advocating for cancer research. Over $31,000 was raised for the main event, and all proceeds are given to the American Cancer Society to help support those have battled and or survived cancer.
Board committee members walked around and engaged with the community in spreading awareness and advocating for cancer research. Over $31,000 was raised for the main event, and all proceeds are given to the American Cancer Society to help support those have battled and or survived cancer.
(Multimedia photo gallery) - Pi Day inspires Relay for Life event to spread awareness for cancer
Caption: Students involved in the Relay for Life executive board committee celebrated Pi Day by encouraging the UCF community to donate to the American Cancer Society at the free speech lawn on Monday. The community did so by putting pie on a board member's face. About seven students pied members and over $70 was raised in donations to help fund cancer research.
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(Multimedia photo gallery) - Safe Knight Carnival helps advocate for happiness, well-being
Caption: To start Safe Knight Week, UCF Wellness and Health Promotion Services hosted a carnival for the community to raise awareness about safety and well-being at Memory Mall on Monday.
The UCF community held an event with fun games, food, inflatables and free UCF promotional items to help advocate and highlight safety services and wellness on campus. First responders and the community were present to bring light to topics including health, wellness, mental health, alcohol, drugs and sexual wellness.
Students participated in a fun-filled way with the interactive events, which also were a way to spread awareness for something that is valuable.
The UCF community held an event with fun games, food, inflatables and free UCF promotional items to help advocate and highlight safety services and wellness on campus. First responders and the community were present to bring light to topics including health, wellness, mental health, alcohol, drugs and sexual wellness.
Students participated in a fun-filled way with the interactive events, which also were a way to spread awareness for something that is valuable.
(PHOTO) - LEAD students hold event inspired by books in search of human connection
Caption: Inspiring his students, a professor and coordinator in the LEAD Scholars Academy encouraged his students in his capstone course to lead an event inspired by the Human Library.
(PHOTO) - Bittersweet senior night for Ice Hockey Club at UCF
Caption: UCF and the University of Tampa fighting for the puck during UCF's 1-4 loss on Friday at the RDV Sportsplex Ice Den.
(PHOTO) - Yoga de-stresses students during mental health awareness month
Caption: Students stretch and prepare for a yoga class under the stars at Memory Mall.
(PHOTO) - UCF's dance minor program breaks boundaries surrounding gender roles
Caption: Karlos Buxo’s expressing his deep love for dance as he practices his self-choreographed solo piece.
(PHOTO) - COVID-19 pandemic sparks creativity in UCF's dance department
Caption: Danel Le Roux rehearsing her solo for UCF dance teams' showcase.
Soft News
Volunteers contribute hands on to give back to the community, children
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Pollinator volunteer shift weeds out the bad for the good of the environment
Word Count: 480 | Sources: 2
Student Government, environmental program share rooted interest in honor of Earth Justice Week
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Cystic Fibrosis advocate, alumna shares life post-grad
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UCF's dance minor program breaks boundaries surrounding gender roles
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Covid-19 pandemic sparks creativity in UCF's dance department
Word count: 524 | Sources: 2
Ice hockey coach brings warmth to game, inspires student players
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UCF students' mental health, wellbeing improved by Greek life
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