Selection of Newswriting
Cultural rifts in Wisconsin’s North Woods
After a shooting rampage in Northern Wisconsin, this story for The Washington Post attempts to discuss the historical racial conflict in Wisconsin surrounding immigration, as well as how such struggles continue today.
The deaths of college-age men in the Mississippi River in La Crosse, Wis. over the past decade have created controversy surrounding drinking and risky behavior, as well as rumors of a serial killer. This was for The Washington Post.
Arcadia, Wis. is a small community that relies on cheap labor. This story for the Chicago Tribune looks at the cultural rifts created by the employment of marginalized populations in a mostly white community.
This very sad, breaking news story about a mass shooting by an off-duty police officer was written via phone from Madison for the Chicago Tribune.
Writing breaking news from half-a-state away can be challenging, but this story about a devastating tornado in Ladysmith, Wis. for the Wisconsin State Journal was recognized by Lee Enterprises for its narrative style.
American Indian art and culture
After decades of abuse, American Indian artifacts are making their ways back home from museums to reservations. This piece was for The Washington Post.
One of my favorite stories. In this piece for The Washington Post, contemporary America is examined through the fun of fish fries and the serious business and culture of commerce and cuisine in the Upper Midwest.
When the Chicago Tribune heard about a live gun range in the basement of a public school in Sheboygan, Wis., we wanted to find out more. This piece looks at culture, history and connects to today’s challenge of balancing safety and tradition.
Education for a new generation of American Indians
As more American Indian communities strive to connect to their roots, prepare for the future and make a place in the educational landscape, this story for the Chicago Tribune looks at one of those examples near Milwaukee.