Writing.
Feature News
"McHale grabbed his heavy coat and thick gloves before he rushed outside where the flurries of his morning commute had developed into a relentless blizzard.
The wind stung his cheeks as he crossed the quad with the snow piling high around his feet. The farther he walked, the less recognizable his surroundings became. The familiar paths of ISU’s campus were now lost in the swirling sea of white.
Just as he neared College Avenue, disaster struck.
With a loud crack, a massive tree branch weighed down by snow crashed on top of him. The force knocked him to the ground, pinning his arms beneath the heavy wood and snow. His body was quickly buried under the thick layers of snow and the cold began seeping through his jacket, clawing at his skin."
Social Media
Writing I have done for 2 social media accounts, Redbird_Food and Redbird_Life. These accounts are student-facing so they have a more relaxed tone to appeal to our student audience.
"It's like every day is your birthday with this scrumptious birthday cake shake from Timbers🎂
Enjoy it while it lasts—only for the month of August!"
"The holiday menu has arrived! Treat yourself to festive flavors—available only for a limited time☕"
"Meet the Redbird behind Fear the Bird, EMDH graphic design intern, Jenna Swingler!
Read the full interview at the link in our bio🔗"
"Thank you everyone who came out to Bingo & Wings! 🍗😍
Check out Redbird Life website for more events coming in the spring! Enjoy your break, & we'll see you next semester!"
Press Release
"The time has come to vote for the 2025 Fear the Bird shirt design. Voting is open March 19 through the end of the day March 26.
Illinois State University (ISU) students, faculty, and staff can vote for one of four unique designs. All designs were created by fellow Redbirds and Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality (EMDH) interns, Natalie Garneau ’24 and Jenna Swingler."
Feature Press Release
"Back when the store first opened, record collecting was a niche hobby. "Customers were rare," recalls co-owner Rob Streibech. Despite the slow start, their love for music never wavered. Co-owner Jeff Wilson, known as a tastemaker for Normal's music scene, stocked local CDs in the store and even booked punk and rock bands to play within their cramped storefront. As music culture shifted and vinyl regained popularity, so did North Street Records. Uptown Normal's transformation from more than a college town to a tourist destination further boosted business. Their proximity to Waiting Room Records, another beloved record store that opened the same year, created a hub for local music enthusiasts."