I started writing immediately for The Maneater Student Newspaper my freshmen year at the University of Missouri. My reporting found though MU had touted its incoming freshmen classes the most diverse ever, retention rates among minority students continued to lag.
In my first year of study I wrote more than 40 articles as well and worked with members of the online office to create my own biweekly podcast.
This work has led me to report on a mishmash of people ranging from Lee Ann Phelps, a member of Westboro Baptist Church since 1983, to Deputy Director of NORML Paul Armentano.
Huffington Post’s College Section has also linked to my work.
Articles (46)
MU touts increased minority enrollment as retention rates lag (Nov. 12, 2010)
RHA halts name change to College Avenue res. hall (May 4, 2010)
College Avenue res. hall could see name change (April 30, 2010)
CDS to offer a block meal plan option (April 27, 2010)
RHA passes organizational changes (April 20, 2010)
NORML proposes Emerald Initiative to administration (April 9, 2010)
CDS discusses hot food take out, cameras (March 23, 2010)
RHA to propose institutional restructure (March 16, 2010)
Mizzou Dashboard to expand (March 9, 2010)
LBC, MU celebrate unity (March 5, 2010)
Town hall meeting responds to BCC tampering (March 2, 2010)
Cotton strewn in front of Black Culture Center (Feb. 27, 2010)
Feuerborn re-elected as RHA president (Feb. 26, 2010)
RHA candidates discuss platforms (Feb. 23, 2010)
RHA votes on condom funds (Feb. 16, 2010)
Mall madness takes its toll (Feb. 12, 2010)
RHA requests dialogue, planning on future enrollment (Feb. 9, 2010)
RHA Speaker of Congress Blake Lawrence resigns (Jan. 26, 2010)
Two slates have announced bids for RHA presidency (Jan. 22, 2010)
Sustain Mizzou racks up savings (Jan. 22, 2010)
Mark Twain renovations delayed (Jan. 6, 2010)
RHA organizes game festival for ALS (Dec. 11, 2009)
RHA survey shows little support for trayless dining (Dec. 8, 2009)
RHA talks budget surplus, trayless dining results (Dec. 8, 2009)
Trayless trial saves resources (Dec. 1, 2009)
Gillett students displaced as renovations begin (Dec. 1, 2009)
Vandalism prompts RHA request for more security cameras (Nov. 17, 2009)
Trayless trial tests tolerance (Nov. 13, 2009)
RHA, CDS anticipate growth (Nov. 13, 2009)
Drug law reform discussed at NORML conference (Nov. 10, 2009)
Marijuana discussed at RHA forum (Nov. 10, 2009)
CDS, RHA sponsor week of trayless dining (Nov. 6, 2009)
Tour groups inconvenience Defoe-Graham residents (Nov. 6, 2009)
RHA nixes residence hall resolution (Nov. 3, 2009)
RHA attends developmental conference (Oct. 27, 2009)
RHA yet to fill all leadership positions (Oct. 23, 2009)
RHA sends representatives to res hall conference (Oct. 23, 2009)
RHA, MSA work to lower parking costs (Oct. 20, 2009)
Bluebird Music and Arts Festival showcases Midwestern culture (Oct. 20, 2009)
Buck’s causes roar with anniversary social (Oct. 16, 2009)
College Democrats, Republicans talk health care (Oct. 13, 2009)
RHA requests lower parking fees (Oct. 6, 2009)
Westboro Baptist Church protests around Columbia (Oct. 3, 2009)
RHA prepares for change this school year (Sept. 22, 2009)
SustainaReps soon to be appointed (Sept. 18, 2009)
DoIT budget carryover causes controversy (Sept. 4, 2009)
Audio clips (3)
NORML director shares viewpoint (Nov. 11, 2009)
Openly gay former NFL player speaks during Coming Out Week (Oct. 9, 2009)
Westboro Baptist Church holds protests in Columbia (Oct. 6, 2009)
Slideshow (1)
Students play to win for ALS (Dec. 11, 2009)
Blog Posts (25)
RHA discusses campus safety (April 13, 2010)
RHA to host diversity events (April 6, 2010)
RHA discusses scholarship applications (April 6, 2010)
RHA discusses infrastructural plans (March 25, 2010)
RHA’s external budget falls short (March 16, 2010)
RHA denies Mizzou Dashboard Funding (March 16, 2010)
RHA Supports Dining Hall Security Cameras (March 10, 2010)
RHA tied for first in spirit points at NACURH (Feb. 1, 2010)
RHA approves funding for Vagina Monologues (Jan. 25, 2010)
Feuerborn, Grafman declare bids for RHA presidency (Jan. 20, 2010)
RHA passes Dr Pepper resolution (Dec. 8, 2009)
Residential Life, CDS discuss budget with RHA (Nov. 30, 2009)
Students remain undecided on trayless trial (Nov. 12, 2009)
Trayless week begins with balancing act (Nov. 10, 2009)
RHA to sponsor philanthropy week (Nov. 10, 2009)
Rollins to close and reopen with late night diner (Nov. 9, 2009)
CDS Director meets with RHA on trayless dining week (Nov. 9, 2009)
RHA fixes grammar in constitution (Nov. 5, 2009)
RHA tidies their by-laws (Nov. 2, 2009)
RHA appoints freshman to external vice chairwoman position (Nov. 2, 2009)
Paul Reeves appointed to be RHA National Communications Coordinator in Training (Oct. 23, 2009)