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As of Fall 2023, I have been immersed in the world of Sports Journalism. I didn't have much interest in sports before but journalism has brought a new interest to me. I faced many challenges when creating Sports Media because sports contains fast paced action. The work I created has proved to furthter my growth in my journalism career.
A Coach's BLOCK Against Cancer
A Coach's BLOCK Against Cancer
Making this story was very important to me because it taught me to handle sensitive topics with truth, yet empathy. See how this Tupelo Coach pushes through a difficult time.
Tristan Jernigan - A Player Making Waves
Tristan Jernigan - A Player Making Waves
This story was one of the most challenging stories I have done as a student journalist. While producing this story, I had no prior knowledge of football and how to make this story very well rounded. I was not able to get my own footage of Tristan Jernigan, so I went through 200 clips in order to have video. All the hard work paid off because it became a finalist for Best of Show Sports Story at MSPA.
WTHS Sports Intro 2023 - 2024
WTHS Sports Intro 2023 - 2024
I was very enthusiastic to make the sports intro for WTHS as well. I love the edit my action to the beat, which is evident here in the video. I had to sort through all the clips to make sure that every sports program at THS was represented.
Jumbotron Management
Through WTHS, I got a chance to operate the jumbotron camera for Tupelo High School's varsity football season. This volunteer opportunity allowed me to have practice using a camera while shooting video with a lot of action. Even though I wasn't familliar with the rules of football, I was thankful to further my skills with my camera work.
Sports Writing
Sports Writing
Getting into the world of sports writng has helped me grow as a student journalist. With this script, I struggled with writing a cohevise story while remaining factual. I wanted make sure I left the emotional aspect to the interviewees while staying conversational. In spite of the challenges, I was proud of this script that wrote with short time.
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