Past Journalism
Being a storyteller is the core of all that I do. I have had the pleasure (and sometimes the stress) to write for several amazing publications. Check out a few of my past stories below; I hope you find a good one.
University of Dayton Magazine
Dental duo
Not many people enjoy a trip to the dentist. There’s even a common fear named for the anxiety or distrust one has for their dentist — dentophobia. That fear is a big part of why father and son dentistry duo Robert Jensen ’85 and Christian Jensen ’17 felt called to the profession.
Single-serve success
Sometimes you want an easy dinner with just a few ingredients, and sometimes you want to try to make Doritos from scratch; it’s called balance.
Flyer News
‘The Seacrest multiverse’ extends from ‘Idol’ to UD
Ask any senior and they will tell you that the question they get asked the most often is: “What are your plans after graduation?” But for one University of Dayton senior, the question she gets the most is: “Is that actually your real name?”
Parlay, yea or nay? Navigating the newly legalized sports betting market in Ohio
A lot is on the line each time the Flyers take to the court. But now, with sports betting legalized in Ohio, dollar signs loom over each basket.
12:06 p.m.
Catholic Media Assoction Award Winner
What six minutes can teach us about communication during an active shooter threat.
Dayton Daily News / Dayton.com
Dayton Skyscrapers exhibit recognizes Black community leaders
Enshrined in the work of a dozen local artists, a new class of Black icons will soon help teach the next generation of students about the contributions of Dayton’s Skyscrapers — people who are considered tall because of their contributions to the community.
Beating the best at birding: Dayton man wins Canadian bird identification competition
How many birds can you spot and identify in just one day? For Josh Fries, a physical therapist from Dayton, the answer is 104.
Reprinting and reuniting
Tad Devlin ’67 carried one book around from his UD days until it fell apart. His mentor and former professor wrote it, and her teachings jumpstarted Devlin’s passion for filmmaking.
Students in ‘immersive’ learning program install mural in downtown Dayton
Students at The Miami Valley School are being immersed in art in a big way. Their multi-panel mural, which took about a week to paint, depicts a 1930s newspaper featuring iconic pieces of Dayton history including the restaurant itself.