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The Published Pieces

Although writing is not my main medium, it was my first love and experience in journalism. I am always eager to report and write stories to go along with my photography. Below are my published written articles, click the icons to read the full story. 

Wednesday Journal •

Books are back as Barnes & Noble opens  - Wednesday Journal

After an almost year-long wait, the new Barnes & Noble location is set to officially open on Wednesday, July 1, at 10 a.m., in the historic but long vacant Marshall Field & Company building at 1144 Lake St.  

This is the third of four new Barnes & Noble locations opening in the Chicagoland area this year as the company expands rapidly after a 15-year decline in bricks and mortar stores. The new location offers two-stories filled with books and a unique cafe with an atrium.  

The bookstore chai...
Wednesday Journal •

Pete’s Market sign is up but still no opening date  - Wednesday Journal

Despite hanging its new sign last week, there is no official opening date set for Pete’s Fresh Market’s second Oak Park location village government wrote in an email June 29.  

The grocery store has still not received a Certificate of Occupancy from the village even though it was supposed to have one by Feb. 15. Pete’s has paid $137,280 in fines or lost opportunity costs to the village for failing to meet the project schedule. These fines are meant to reimburse the village for lost sales tax re...
Cronkite News •

Dance for Parkinson’s Disease program highlighted at Ballet Arizona

PHOENIX – Those who join Ballet Arizona’s Dance for Parkinson’s Disease program may be drawn in by the music and the physical benefits, but all leave with something beyond new moves: a community. 


For over two months, Debbie Braganza and her dancers rehearsed for the Community Engagement Showcase on April 12. The performance highlighted multiple Ballet Arizona programs such as The Adaptive Dance Program and Native American Hoop Dance. 


The Dance for Parkinson’s class is offered three days...
Upheaval •

‘No Kings Day of Defiance’ draws millions to protest against Trump

Millions of people nationwide took to the streets on June 14, stirred by the same rallying cry: “No thrones, no crowns, no kings.” Many of those who participated in the “No Kings Day of Defiance” said they were driven to do so by President Donald Trump’s policies on immigration.
The Trump administration took 181 immigration-specific actions during his first 100 days in office, according to the Migration Policy Institute. Those policies have led to courtroom battles and on-the-ground protests lik...
Upheaval •

‘Sí se puede’: Hundreds march across California for immigrant rights

VACAVILLE, Calif. — More than 100 people gathered in a circle in the shade of Andrews Park. They were Christian faith leaders, Native American elders, toddlers, activists with decades of experience and first-time protesters, all bound by the same goal: to walk almost 40 miles in three days to advocate for immigrant rights.
The group stretched their limbs and adjusted backpacks while organizers led a safety briefing. Faith leaders offered a blessing for protection and strength. As the group stepp...
Cronkite News •

Arizona Sustainability Alliance Help-A-Farm supports women-owned farms

The Arizona Sustainability Alliance Help-A-Farm program connects volunteers with small farms in the Phoenix area, like Bene Vivendo, to promote education and support for the local food system.

TEMPE – Connections between the community and local farms flourish with the help of the Arizona Sustainability Alliance Help-A-Farm initiative. On the first Sunday of every month from October to April, volunteers can join AZSA and get involved with the local food system in Phoenix.

The initiative began...

Tempe communities and kitchens partner to take the table back to the farm through new composting program

Local First Arizona has partnered with the City of Tempe, local restaurants, and Recycled City, a local food waste collection and composting company, to recycle all food waste produced in the restaurants to keep it out of landfills. With the help of Local First Arizona and Recycled City, Cocina Chiwas has successfully composted all food waste for nearly three months. 
The program aims to assist restaurants located along Apache Boulevard and Broadway Road. The area is known for its high rates of...
Arizona Republic •

Arizona archer Eric Bennett aims for success at his fifth Paralympics, with family in tow

PARIS – Full-time teacher by morning, Paralympic athlete by afternoon and a father always, Team USA archer Eric Bennett is embarking on his fifth Paralympic Games with his sights set on a prize bigger than the gold medal: his family in attendance to watch him shoot.

Bennett, a Surprise native and graduate of Northern Arizona University, began practicing archery when he was 7 and quickly found a passion for the sport until he lost his right arm at 15, when a drunk driver hit the car in which he...

Republic Services creates new electric vehicle initiative, says it can cause 85% carbon emissions reduction

Brett Rogers, vice president of operations technology, presented Republic Services sustainability initiatives with electric vehicles on Sept. 12, 2023. Republic Services is a waste disposal company that specializes in sustainable environmental solutions operating with 40,000 employees in 49 states, according to the company website. The headquarters is located in Phoenix with 5,000 employees in Arizona. 
The company said earlier this year its goal was for 50% of all fleet purchases to be electric...