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My journalistic inspiration comes from my multicultural identity. I am a Yemenis, Romanian, Hungarian, Danish, and Jewish immigrant from Israel. I am drawn to cultural stories that focus on the beauty and struggles of identity. Over the past two years, I've focused on human-centered stories about a variety of cultures, both in Oregon and abroad.
This was my first cover story. I pitched the story in December, 2022. During January I conducted in-person and phone interviews with students, organizers and participants of the Daffodil Project. I also attended a planting event and took photos for the piece. The cover photo was taken by Kai Kanzer, a Daily Emerald photographer, but I provided art direction.
Daily Emerald - Feb. 13, 2022 (Photo by Kai Kanzer)
I pitched this story in hopes of showing a new aspect of Ukrainian identity that hadn’r been widely shown in the media. I conducted interviews with a few Ukrainian individuals in the community, including event organizers. I attended the event with Molly McPherson, a Daily Emerald photographer. I provided McPherson with context for the photo captions.
Daily Emerald - Mar. 13 2023 (Photo by Molly McPherson)
During my internship in Accra, Ghana, I worked on articles collaboratively with other reporters at The Finder Newspaper. I attended a private screening of BBC’s African Eye documentary with Christabel Oboshie, my co-writer and mentor. Following the event I sent her several drafts. She guided me on language and news judgment and sent the final piece to the editor.
The Finder - Aug. 2 -2023
I photographed a candlelight vigil held two days after the Hamas attacks on Israel. I freelanced the photos to KVAL, a local publication in Eugene, Oregon.
KVAL - Oct. 10 2023
Indigenous identity inspires music
Audio story about Kunu Bearchum, a Native American rapper from Eugene, Oregon. Bearchum includes Native American music, sounds and symbolism in his songs.
Feb. 25 -2023
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