2024 Todd C. Smith Florida Student Journalist of the Year • National Student Journalist of the Year Runner-Up
Written Coverage
I first entered journalism because of my love for creative writing. Now, I channel that drive into my news writing. Whether it is a breaking story or an enterprise piece, writing has always been the backbone of my passion for journalism.
Columbia Daily Spectator
I joined the University News staff of the Columbia Daily Spectator in February, 2025. During my time with Spectator so far, I have written over 100 stories, covering the detainment of Columbia affiliates, campus protests, the University administration, and federal investigations into Columbia and Barnard College.
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Clips
Immigration
Epstein and Columbia
Federal Scrutiny
Academic Freedom
University Administration
Academics
Protests
Student Life
Legal Matters & Politics
The Harvard Crimson
In the summer of 2024, I earned the opportunity to intern in the newsroom of The Harvard Crimson after my high school newspaper won the inaugural National English Honor Society - Harvard Crimson Award. While in Cambridge, I interviewed students and locals on Harvard's campus, on sidewalks in the pouring rain, and in train stations to report on public transportation.
The Blueprint
I wrote for my high school newspaper, The Blueprint, for three years. Serving as the editor-in-chief during my senior year, I lead our staff to win its first Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association, as well as a Silver Crown from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association.
In the spring of 2024, I was named Florida Student Journalist of the Year and a runner-up for National Student Journalist of the Year. My SJOY portfolio contains more detailed reflections on my high school coverage, but I have included some of my favorite news and feature pieces here.
