11.5.22

a profile story highlighting one local queer hairstylist who embraces unique identity presentations outside of mainstream culture.

04.30.23

a profile shedding light on Cass Averill, CEO of Transponder and prominent figure in Eugene, and diving into the supportive community he cultivated.

12/11/24

an understanding of the complex relationship between civil rights and cinema, and examining how films both challenge and reinforce societal norms.

12.10.25

research of multiple perspectives on the use of music in effective advertising, as well as the preliminary results of a small-scale survey focusing on BRECVEM mechanisms, in hopes to identify not only what emotions are sparked while viewing an ad, but why they occur.

12.10.25

a research paper exploreing social issues within the K-pop community on the app Weverse, highlighting themes of labor, digital inequalities, and intimacy through the development and commodification of parasocial relationships with idols.

2.1.25

an eye-opening conversation with my mom, a member of Generation X, and her experiences growing up in a world before smartphones and social media.

3.7.25

chronicallng the evolution of media and its impact on society, as well as my personal experiences navigating the rising digital era.