Zero-Bias: Reporting at Newsrooms

During my undergraduate years at Syracuse University, I had the privilege of serving in key roles that enriched my journalism skills. For over a year, I held the position of Copy Chief and Staff Writer at The Daily Orange, recognized as the top-ranked student newspaper in the United States. My focus was dedicated to reporting on the experiences of the international community on campus. Additionally, I took on the role of Lead Producer at The NewsHouse, an innovative digital news production platform. These experiences at the Newhouse School were instrumental in honing my news writing and reporting abilities. Notably, I had the opportunity to cover significant stories during the #NotAgainSU movement, contributing to impactful journalism.

Following my undergraduate journey, I embarked on the next phase of my journalistic pursuits by enrolling at the Columbia Journalism School. I was honored to be selected as a Toni Stabile Fellow of Investigative Journalism. For my master’s thesis, I delved into the critical investigation of how American universities addressed the mental health challenges faced by Asian international students during the COVID-19 outbreak when returning home was not a viable option.

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LEFT BEHIND: Amid COVID-19 lockdowns, mental health problems among Asian international students exposed gaps in universities’ care

The lengthy lockdown periods thus resulted in a mental health crisis among Asian international students — of which there were over 900,000 in the US — during the pandemic. But universities, even when they strived to offer mental health support to students during the pandemic, largely missed Asian international students.

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[The NewsHouse]: Worth a Shot

As the United States endures its second year of a pervasive pandemic, the urgency of delivering millions of COVID-19 vaccines serves as a reminder that the country is still in crisis. Photo by Lydia Herne.

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[The NewsHouse]: Trump vs. Biden: Strategies on China

Nearly one month away from the 2020 Election, President Trump and Joe Biden are campaigning around the country to gain as much support as possible. Although their strategies differ, one commonality in their campaigns is to target China.

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