Politics
Federal workers’ holiday plans thwarted as government shutdown enters fourth week
After weeks of hearing politicians speak about the shutdown hurting federal workers, I wanted to hear from federal workers themselves. I spoke with about ten furloughed employees at a local food distribution event. Although the first person I approached wanted to stay off the record, her insights sparked the angle for this piece.
Netanyahu-Trump meeting sparks protests outside White House
I was walking to dinner when I stumbled upon this protest near the White House. Without prior preparation, I threw myself in. I remained on site for two hours to interview protesters with varying opinions.
Bill Nye, Rep. Ivey fight proposed NASA cuts
Connecting with the event’s media contact allowed me to speak with both Bill Nye and Rep. Glenn Ivey after the press conference. I also dug through White House budget memos to verify funding cut numbers that provided proper context.
Matt Rodgers pledges open communication as 8th Ward councilmember
Rodgers kept moving through his house during our Zoom call. At one point, I noticed a painting hanging on his wall. Asking him about it led to him sharing his passion for art, which served as the focus of this story’s lead.
City Council ups Bent Park Fieldhouse renovations, hears updates from Evanston Police Department
City Council meetings, which can stretch up to three hours, may not be the most glamorous to cover. But they’re essential to informing the Evanston community, which comprises a significant chunk of the Daily’s readership.