multimedia projects

Here are videos, including news packages, I have produced as a part of UI7 Live, Chicago Tribune's Hoy, and coursework for JOUR 215, 340, and 445.

local latino businesses on two ends of the spectrum

For UI7 Live: I reported on what it was like the owners of "La Michoacana" Mexican ice cream shop to open during a pandemic, and how this pandemic has changed things for "El Progreso," an 8-year-old Latin grocery store.

an escape from the dorm

For UI7 Live: I reported on the first movie night of the semester at Memorial Stadium. Over 800 students attended in the midst of a pandemic, but students felt it was a safe way to escape the dorm rooms.

Punkin Chunkin phenomenon brings father and daughter together

For JOUR 215 (coursework): Hundreds of people from across the nation gathered in Rantoul, Ill. to watch a pumpkin-launching competition. JoJo Enzmann, 22, traveled to Illinois from Virginia with her dad to compete in this year's Punkin Chunkin World Championship.

Student performer finds the right note

For UI7 Live:

With classes going remote, college students are holding on tightly to the few tangible activities they have left. Clint Moon, a senior studying biology at Illinois, continues his in-person performances during the pandemic, only now, with an online audience.

El ‘Zumbero de Chicago’ lleva su pasión por el baile a las comunidades

For Hoy: Lleva su pasión por el baile a las comunidades latinas en Chicago y fomenta la importancia de la actividad física por medio de la cumbia:
https://bit.ly/2TEdYJc

Quarantine in Mexico

For JOUR 340 (coursework): Unique from my other reporting, this video is a glimpse into my life in Mexico when the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

COLLABORATIONS

A look into Rantoul, Illinois: 'Americana at its best'

For JOUR 215 (coursework): A few classmates and I researched and reported on the history of Rantoul and the economic impact of events like the Chunk on the community. We created this video to tell the story.

Continuing the senior tradition, two GMI seniors decorate their graduation caps

For Good Morning Illini: I collaborated with GMI's Sabrina Lee for our final package as seniors.

Edgewater Castle Football Club builds community through soccer

For Voice It: I led video production for this story during my internship with Chicago Tribune's Hoy newspaper.

Tony Adams explains Illinois Football

Tony Adams is a defensive back for the University of Illinois football team. I led post-production for this project as part of a collaboration with a few classmates.