When I transferred into Liberty University in the spring of 2022, I had no idea what I wanted to pursue professionally. I had experience in marketing, journalism, and business, but I couldn’t narrow it down. After taking entry level communication classes, I discovered that I had a passion for communicating clearly and effectively with those around me in a business environment.

I joined the Liberty Champion newspaper staff in the fall of 2022 where I began digging deeper and learning more in my journalism journey. Since joining the Liberty Champion staff, I’ve had the opportunity to interview dozens of people on a variety of topics including political news, community and university events, and press conferences. My time at the Liberty Champion has taught me the importance of going into each assignment with a general plan, but with an open mind for change. I’ve learned how to create stories that evoke emotion in the reader and how to effectively articulate my thoughts on almost any topic.