Columbia Missourian • 7th March 2023

Columbia faces mechanic shortage, taxpayers pay the price

The City of Columbia is experiencing a mechanic shortage. Because of this, taxpayers are spending more money on outsourcing jobs each year. I spent almost two months compiling the data, interviews and details for this investigative piece. It took many cold calls, data requests and late nights to get this published.

Columbia Missourian • 30th January 2023

City labor union protests transit cuts, drug tests, low wages

After attending a pre-council work session midway through January, I spoke with Andrew Hutchinson, LiUNA Local 955 representative. He explained to me the reasoning behind the union's dissatisfaction with Columbia City Council and invited me to their protest against pay cuts.

Columbia Missourian • 30th October 2022

New names and numbers mark congressional, statehouse contests

Through my newsroom course, I was able to report on the redistricting which split through Columbia. I learned how to use infographic software, as well as use different databases to collect information on the boundaries between districts. It was picked up by the Columbia Missourian and published on the front page of their Oct. 30-31 issue.

Columbia Missourian • 4th March 2023

March March parade brightens downtown Columbia for True/False Film Fest

Covering the March March was such an unique opportunity. I learned to balance live tweeting and reporting in a fast-paced setting. It was such a great learning experience and I had a great time at my first True/False Film Fest event.

Columbia Missourian • 3rd February 2023

Arson dog Tony shows off skills at Fire Department demonstration

This story was the first time I made adding emotion into my reporting a priority. I attempted to add feeling into the structure of my story without editorializing, which has been a long-term goal for me. Covering arguably the most skilled dog in Columbia made it easy.

Columbia Missourian • 17th March 2023

Columbia College hosts student entrepreneurship competition

Columbia College hosted an entrepreneurship showcase and student business pitch contest. I spent the day at this event listening to presentations and building on my financial literacy skills.

Columbia Missourian • 18th February 2023

Beads and animals mark Newman Parish's Mardi Gras parade, celebration

The Newman Parish held a Mardi Gras festival equipped with floats, a kazoo band and Truman the Tiger. This event allowed me to work in a fast-paced, lively environment and do onsite interviews with people of all ages.

Columbia Missourian • 20th January 2023

True/False Film Fest announces Confluence Fellowship

This brief put my pacing skills to the test. I pulled important information from a press release, did quick interviews and put together this story on the True/False Film Fest Confluence Fellowship in a matter of an hour or two.

Columbia Missourian • 28th March 2023

$3 million award for affordable housing goes to Kinney Point

A $3 million award will go toward building an additional 10 energy-efficient affordable housing units of varying sizes on the vacant property next to Kinney Point. This story was written in the newsroom with a quick turnaround.

Columbia Missourian • 27th March 2023

Hermann police officer has 'long road to complete recovery'

Missouri police officer remains in the ICU after a fatal shooting. This story was written with a quick turnaround.

Columbia Missourian • 17th February 2023

Roots N Blues rebrands as Treeline Music Festival

I wrote and published this short brief on the rebranding of former Roots N Blues festival within 30 minutes, demonstrating my ability to work under a fast turnaround.

Columbia Missourian • 20th January 2023

Family of Route Z crash victim launches GoFundMe

My first article for the Columbia Missourian was a brief on a GoFundMe created for a crash victim. It was a sad story to write, but it showed me how to get information while on a tight, quick deadline and immersed me into the Missourian culture.

16th October 2022

What you need to know to register to vote today

A brief on how to vote on election day was needed from The Maneater staff. I wrote and published this brief quickly in attempt to inform University of Missouri students how to vote.

17th February 2022

MU Parking Raises Concerns from Students

At the University of Missouri, parking and transportation issues have been a frequent discussion amongst students. I wrote an article covering this issue for my journalism convergence course during freshman year.

Amelia Hurley • 15th November 2022

Emily Spain Profile

Emily Spain, KOMU anchor, was a privilege to profile for one of my freshman journalism courses. The profile covers how the local news reporter has influenced those around her, in and outside of the newsroom.

Amelia Hurley • 15th November 2022

MU Parking

For my multimedia journalism course, I created a video news piece surrounding the MU Parking and Transportation department complaints.

Amelia Hurley • 16th October 2022

Crumbl Cookies

As my first project in my freshman journalism multimedia course, I created a short video profiling Crumbl Cookies and the growing trends surrounding it.

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14th November 2022

Dasani Water Creative Brief

During one of my first journalism courses, I was assigned to make a creative brief for Dasani. This is my take on a potential ad campaign for their brand.