Here are the articles I’ve written over the course of my journalistic career. They are in order of publication and date. I have covered US News, Tech/Science, Opinions, Arts & Entertainment, Reviews, and Fashion.
From Newsweek:
The Tyranny of Positive Thinking Can Threaten Your Health and Happiness: A Tech/Science article I wrote on how harmful it is to tell people that happiness is a choice and that there is one simple solution to happiness for everyone.
Labeling Dogs ‘Pit Bulls’ Keeps Them in Shelters: Study: A US News article I wrote on the harmful stereotypes given to “Pit Bulls” and the effects of those stereotypes. The article was in response to a study published on that topic.
Where’s Ken? The Abandonment of Men in Body Positivity: A US News article I wrote on the negative effects that action figures have on young boys and how our society ignores them. The article was in response to the new Barbies that had fuller figures.
How Christian Universities Are Becoming A Battleground for LGBT Rights: A US News article I wrote about Christian universities trying to receive Title IX exemptions that would allow them to discriminate against LGBT students.
From The Point:
Part-Time Postgrad: A magazine article I wrote on the harm of the “giving it all to God” attitude that students at Biola get when graduating and the proper steps to take when preparing to graduate.
Stumbleworthy: A magazine article I wrote on the harmful effects of a dress code that is enforced more strictly on girls than it is on guys at Biola and how the toxicness of purity culture ties into this.
From The Chimes:
Silenced voices: International Women’s Day: An Opinion piece on a march that took place in LA on International Women’s Day and statistics surrounding the oppression and unequal treatment of women.
Emo and pop punk: separated scenes: An Arts and Entertainment article on the difference between the Emo music genre and the Pop Punk music genre.
Iceland: more than just an island of ice: An Arts and Entertainment article on the rich music culture of Iceland.
Standards sets new musical standards: A review of an album by the band “Into it. Over it.”
Doctor’s note requirements place grades over health: An Opinion piece on how attendance policies requiring doctors notes are harmful to students.
An empire has fallen: An Arts and Entertainment article about a band called “Empire! Empire! (I Was a Lonely Estate)” breaking up.
“Dealer” burns quietly: A review of an album by the band “Foxing” that was written in a dialogue Q&A format.
Spookiest Runways: A Fashion article that was a part of a bi-weekly fashion blog at the Chimes called Aesthetic. This article was on runways that captured the spirit of Halloween the best and how readers can achieve that look.
Spots and stripes: A Fashion article that was a part of a bi-weekly fashion blog at the Chimes called Aesthetic. This article was on the popular patterns and materials of the season for designers and how readers could get those patterns and materials at a reasonable price.
Save your soles: A Fashion article that was a part of a bi-weekly fashion blog at the Chimes called Aesthetic. This article was on the designer shoe trends that season and how readers could follow those trends without having to buy designer shoes.
Dress to impress: A Fashion article that was a part of a bi-weekly fashion blog at the Chimes called Aesthetic. This article was on how to achieve a look at work that is both professional and stylish while giving off an aura and image that you want your colleagues to see.
Spring statements: A Fashion article that was a part of a bi-weekly fashion blog at the Chimes called Aesthetic. This article was on popular accessories on the runways that Spring and how readers could get similar accessories without emptying their wallets.
Hair care with some flair: A Fashion article that was a part of a bi-weekly fashion blog at the Chimes called Aesthetic. This article was on hairstyles seen on the runways that season and tips for achieving those same hairstyles at home.
Budding trends: A Fashion article that was a part of a bi-weekly fashion blog at the Chimes called Aesthetic. This article was on the current runway trends of the season and how to buy clothes within those trends at a low price.
Morgan Mitchell 