Writing

My writing portfolio encompasses my work through high school, college, and post-grad. I enjoy writing about music, film, TV, and video games and exploring how media can help us understand our lives.

Check out my writing here:

  • Chicago Reader: Chicago's Arcade Evolution

    An article about arcades and teen life in Chicago. Spring, 2024

    Scene + Heard Magazine: Jake Curtis Interview

    My interview with screenwriter and director Jake Curtis. Summer 2023.

    Scene + Heard Magazine: Overture Games Interview

    My interview with Mercedes Sandu (Lead Frontend Engineer) and Aspen Buckingham (CEO) of Overture Games about their new title, Intervallic. Spring 2023.

    Scene + Heard Magazine: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish Review

    My review of Dreamworks’ Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. Winter, 2023

    Scene + Heard Magazine: Venom 2 discussion

    In which I argue that Venom 2: Let There Be Carnage, is a romantic comedy. Spring, 2022.

    Scene + Heard Magazine: "Stand by Me" covers

    My analysis of "Stand by Me" covers, originally written and performed by Ben E. King. Spring, 2022. 

    Scene + Heard Magazine: The Return of Pop Punk 

    My breakdown of 2000’s nostalgia and the return of Pop Punk music. Winter, 2022. 

    Jones Blueprint: Thank u, Netflix

    My review of Netflix’s 2019 catalog. Winner of the “Superior Award for Entertainment Review” at the McCormick Foundation High School Media Awards. Winter, 2019.

  • Jones Blueprint: Mariachi Mayhem

    June, 2019

    Jones Blueprint: Out of your league

    June, 2019

    Jones Blueprint: Got ink?

    April, 2019

    Jones Blueprint: Best in show

    April, 2019

    Jones Blueprint: Lunchroom legends

    February, 2019

    Jones Blueprint: “Do it for the Vine”

    December, 2018

    Jones Blueprint: Keeping tabs on Ac Lab

    October, 2018