Projects

Silence isn’t an option

This story covers SUNY Brockport President Heidi Macpherson’s decision to sign a national statement defending academic freedom against political interference. It features perspectives from students and faculty, highlighting concerns about research funding, free expression, and recent actions by the Trump administration.

Where service blooms, growth follows

Read about Bloom and Blend, a business located in Spencerport that has taken off just two months after opening,

SUNY Brockport Fights Underage Drinking

This story dives into the SUNY Brockport party scene to explore how underage drinking impacts students, and what programs/resources are, or aren’t, in place for students struggling with alcohol.

Watching history through a lens at SUNY Brockport

In April 2024, friends and families travelled to the SUNY Brockport campus to experince a once in a lifetime event, the totality of a total solar eclipse.

Humans of Brockport

Inspired by Humans of New York, read about the stories of three individuals attending SUNY Brockport.

Squash finds its footing in Rochester

Published in (585) Magazine, read about Rochester’s youth squash programs and pro events that boost the sport’s growth and community ties.

Proposition 1 passes in New York

Following the 2024 Presidential election there was a spurring debate over integrity and the inclusivity within sports, specifically regarding Proposition 1, which was passed in New York. Within this story I presented facts surrounding transgender athletes in sport and met with a professional to further explore this topic.

Filtered Reality

Social media has become a defining force in shaping modern beauty standards, influencing individuals from childhood into early adulthood. This honors thesis explores how platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat perpetuate beauty ideals, through a short documentary. Using in-depth interviews and diverse participants of varying ages, the documentary analyzes personal narratives and media theories, including social cognitive theory, super peer theory, and propaganda theory, to explore the deeper mechanisms behind these influences.

SUNY Brockport’s Day Long Shadow

Read about SUNY Brockport’s Day Long Shadow program, where prospective students get an opportunity to attend classes and experience a day in the life of a college student.

Life-saving facility to open soon

During my time as an intern at (585) Magazine, I attended a meeting by the board of directors of Rochester Emergency Veterinary Services where they discussed the opening of a new facility in East Rochester.