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:
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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.
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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