"A newspaper is an institution developed by modern civilization to present the news of the day, to foster commerce and industry, to inform and lead public opinion, and to furnish that check upon government which no constitution has ever been able to provide.”
These words were spoken by Robert R. McCormick, former editor and publisher of the Chicago Tribune. They are engraved in the foyer of the Chicago Tribune Tower, in the room known as the Hall of Inscriptions, where the rest of the stone walls are emblazoned with quotes about the freedom of press and the right to information.
A family trip to Chicago in the summer of 2012 found me at the front doors of the Tower, where inside, I was in awe of the Hall of Inscriptions. I stood for half an hour reading the engravings on the walls, considering their meanings, and realizing the immense importance of what was happening within the rest of the building.
His ideas struck me in that moment, and stuck with me through my education. These ideas play a large role in my goals for a career in journalism.
I value the power of journalism. I admire the field's ability to act as a social and political force responsible for critiquing the state and advocating for the needs of the people. I appreciate investigations that expose serious wrongdoings by the government or big business. I recognize the importance of public journalism from a local level all the way to an international scale. I identify journalism as a vital part of democracy.
Serving the public is a responsibility and a privilege, and a career in journalism is the greatest method I have for aiding in the improvement of society.
My passion for journalism shines through in my work. During my four years of experience writing for my undergraduate campus newspaper and three years of editorial experience, I witnessed the impact a good story can have. My number one career goal is to make a difference.
A family trip to Chicago in the summer of 2012 found me at the front doors of the Tower, where inside, I was in awe of the Hall of Inscriptions. I stood for half an hour reading the engravings on the walls, considering their meanings, and realizing the immense importance of what was happening within the rest of the building.
His ideas struck me in that moment, and stuck with me through my education. These ideas play a large role in my goals for a career in journalism.
I value the power of journalism. I admire the field's ability to act as a social and political force responsible for critiquing the state and advocating for the needs of the people. I appreciate investigations that expose serious wrongdoings by the government or big business. I recognize the importance of public journalism from a local level all the way to an international scale. I identify journalism as a vital part of democracy.
Serving the public is a responsibility and a privilege, and a career in journalism is the greatest method I have for aiding in the improvement of society.
My passion for journalism shines through in my work. During my four years of experience writing for my undergraduate campus newspaper and three years of editorial experience, I witnessed the impact a good story can have. My number one career goal is to make a difference.
THis website is geared Toward achieving my professional goals.
The contents of this website have been included to help me achieve my goals in a career in journalism. Available for viewing are my resume and links to my professional portfolio, as well as a variety of ways to contact me.