Featured Work Online

DePaul University College of Communications | Graduate Student

As a graduate student I am expected to complete many independent ready-to-publish projects. Please view a sampling of my academic work.

Investigative Journalism | DePaul test optional initiative: help or hindrance? 

Business Journalism – Corporate Profile| The Whole Picture

Business Journalism | Not a college grads kind of town

Business Journalism – Executive Profile| “.Net” is the new black

2011 Chicago Marathon | The race to give back

Converged News Rooms | O’Hare mirror ads considered over-intrusive


The DePaulia | Arts&Life Reporter

The following pieces were featured on the award winning student newspaper site. These pieces include interviews I conducted and shows I reviewed for the Arts&Life section.  NOTE: The following clips were also featured  in the print version of The DePaulia, a weekly publication distributed on DePaul University’s campus.

Feb. 28, 2011 | ‘Widow’s’ movements speak louder than words

Jan. 31, 2011 | Comedian Jimmy Pardo talks ‘pardcasting’

Oct. 4, 2010 | ‘Birthday Sex’ singer and Chicago native visits DePaul

Sept. 27, 2010 | Jesse Eisenberg weighs in on “The Social Network”

Sept. 20, 2010 | Buckle up for “Buried”

Sept. 13, 2010 | T.I. talks “Takers”


The DePaulia |  News Reporter

The following pieces were featured on the award winning student newspaper site. These pieces feature skills in  hyper-local news, in-depth, health, and opinion reporting. NOTE: The following clips were also featured in the print version of The DePaulia, a weekly publication distributed on DePaul University’s campus.

May 31, 2010 | Have fun with fitness for the spring slim down

May 24, 2010 | Blackhawk fans get a little hairy

May 17, 2010 | Students perform for gender awareness

May 10, 2010 | Scholars with a secret: accountability programs arise within program

March 8, 2010 | New bank opens first full branch on campus

Feb. 22, 2010 | Students campaign for Chartwells workers

Feb. 15, 2010 | Sales class uses skills to raise money for CPS students

Feb. 1, 2010 | Homecoming candidates fundraise for good causes

Jan. 11, 2010 | PRSSA awarded outstanding regional activity at national conference

Nov. 9, 2009 | Myths uncorked

Oct. 26, 2009 | Author of Marley and Me promotes new memoir


TheChiGuide.com |  Assistant Editor

The following are recommedations and reviews of local Chicago dining, theater, art, and nightlife events featured on TheChiGuide.com .  Reviews were written on a weekly basis and compiled into an e-newsletter sent out to subscribers every Monday. In addition to writing reviews I compiled and edited the weekly e-newsletters.

Featured Food &  Drink Write-ups:

Jazz Up Your Tea

Channel Your Inner Chef

Bada-Bottles at Binnys

Featured Nightlife Write-ups:

Mad Men Viewing Party

Try Your Luck at Vertigo

A Play that Packs a Punch 

Featured Event Write-ups:

Chicago Gets Fashionable

Aberdeen Dodgeball

Chicago City Chase

Nika Butik Hosts Blowout Sale


Various Websites | Freelance Blogger

The Queen of Couture

Guest Blogger for the elite women’s fashion boutique website. Promoted the store and its products by contributing blog pieces covering fashion trends and style tips.

Under the weather, over the snow, but on top of Spring fashion 

 Up Close and Personal

Opening Weekend Recap

It’s About That Time Again

Shopping In Carrie’s Closet

Spring Forward With A New Wardrobe

MyTwoCents DePaul

Conributing blogger to the student run blog attached to DePaul’s Career Center. Would edit and manage blog posts and oocassionally contribute content related to professional development and networking.

Saving Santa 

Cold Weather Got You Down?