Archive of published freelance articles, internship work, and class assignments.
(This article was originally featured on The Columbia Journalist on Feb. 12, 2015) A pregnant woman is yanked from the sickening bowels of a slave ship to be tossed into the Atlantic Ocean. She would be a liability during the treacherous crossing from Africa to America. But before the slavers can murder her, a young midwife […]
thedailyheynow: I attended both of the NYC stops on Rick Riordan’s The Blood of Olympus Book Tour. Rick Riordan and Apple Store moderator Maria Russo (New York Times Children’s book editor). The first was on October 10th at the main branch of the New York Public Library. The second was at the SoHo Apple Store […]
(This was originally featured on the Columbia School of Journalism class site The Brooklyn Ink on August 6, 2014) How artists old and new are weathering new developments in the neighborhood. (A view of Gowanus from the F train overpass. Photo: Amanda-Rae Prescott/The Brooklyn Ink) Formerly industrial neighborhoods attract artists in New York City, and Gowanus […]
thedailyheynow: I spent the Series 8 premiere in NYC Thursday on the fan side of the barricades. For those of you who haven’t followed us since the early days, we obtained a press pass for the Series 7 premiere. On Thursday I only used what a fan would have at their disposal for reporting: an […]
(This was originally featured on the Columbia School of Journalism class site The Brooklyn Ink on August 6, 2014) The Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club is one example of new investment in the old industrial neighborhood of Gowanus. (Early bird customers play shuffleboard while the band warms up for Friday night festivities. Photo: Amanda-Rae Prescott/The Brooklyn Ink) […]
thedailyheynow: Monday night’s screening and Q&A hosted by the 92nd Y was a chance for fans on the East Coast to see what Starz has in store for Outlander. The official premiere is Saturday, August 9th at 9pm. [From left to right: Leslie Yaizel (moderator), Tobias Menzies (Frank Randall/Jonathan “Black Jack” Randall), Sam Heughan (Jamie […]
(This was originally featured on the Columbia School of Journalism class site The Brooklyn Ink on July 12, 2014) Jennifer Brown prepares a meal combining Latin and Mediterranean flavors. (Staff Meal Chicken and Chickpea Salad. Photo: Amanda-Rae Prescott/The Brooklyn Ink) Jennifer Brown’s summer meals are based on what local stores are selling. “You don’t have to […]
(This was originally featured on the Columbia School of Journalism class site The Brooklyn Ink on July 8, 2014) With rain coming down, Brooklyn residents like Frank Vasquez sought the great indoors. Frank Vasquez enjoying the World Cup at Whole Foods Gowanus. A lot of Brooklyn residents sought the great indoors as heavy rain ruined outdoor […]
thedailyheynow: I confess that I am in my mid twenties and I am an avid reader of middle grade books. For those not in the know, middle grade is the industry term for books marketed to 9-12 year olds. Granted there are some middle grade books that overlap with YA, but the focus of this […]
(This article was originally featured on Smitten By Britain on Feb. 26, 2014) I am very relieved that the only casualty of the 2013 Christmas special is Sampson’s scheme. Rose’s debutante ball along with a visit from the American extended family set the stage for a calm end to Season 4. Rose’s presentation to society is […]