Omaha World-Herald
Story written while interning at the Omaha World-Herald in 2020. I interviewed meatpacking plant workers at JBS in Grand Island, Nebraska. All interviews were conducted in Spanish.
Story written while interning at the Omaha World-Herald in 2020. I interviewed the brother of the deceased 22-year-old.
Lincoln Journal Star
Story written while interning at the Lincoln Journal Star in 2020. I interviewed Hasan Khalil about his bird training hobby.
Story written while interning at the Lincoln Journal Star in 2020. I attended the funeral at Pinnacle Bank Arena and the cemetery and interviewed individuals at each location. Also tweeted updates while covering the funeral.
Grand Island Independent
Story written while interning at the Grand Island Independent in 2019. I drove to Dannebrog, Ne. and spoke to business owners about the effects of the 2019 flood.
Story written while interning at the Grand Island Independent in 2019. I interviewed Hayda Rapalo about her experience immigrating to the U.S. and raising her family. Interview with Hayda was conducted in Spanish.
Scottsbluff Star-Herald
Story written while freelancing at the Star-Herald in 2017-2018. I interviewed Karen Orona about her experience as a social justice advocate while still in high school.
Story written while freelancing at the Star-Herald in 2017-2018. I interviewed Patrick and Lauren Newell about their transition to Western Nebraska Community College as new professors in the music department.