Published Writing

Peaceful protest against discrimination outside College Inn across from the University of Florida campus. (Photo: Carolyn and Samuel Johnston)
60 Years of Activism in Gainesville: Denifield Player to Tiffany Pennamon

Thursday marks one month since former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murdering George Floyd. And Tuesday is one year since Floyd’s death, an event that sparked months-long protests across the country in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.  In Gainesville, over 1,000 community members came …

A ‘Slanted’ Perspective

Article interviewing Simon Tam, winning party of the SCOTUS case Matal v. Tam.

Sgt. Paul Pardue (left) stands with Briana Kelley (right). Not pictured is Deputy Sheriff Daniel Maynard, who is Kelley’s partner on the co-responder team. (Photo provided by Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc.)
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare And Sheriff’s Office Form Mental Health Co-Responder Team

The co-responder team is comprised of one law enforcement officer, who ensures safety at the scene, and a mental health clinician, who can immediately intervene with whomever needs attention or counseling.

The Humane Society takes in dogs like Curtis, pictured above, as well as cats and small mammals. (Photo courtesy of the Humane Society of North Central Florida)
North Central Florida Humane Society Exceeds Adoption Expectations During Quarantine

Adoptions from mid-March to the end of May exceeded The Humane Society’s expectations at 300 since the beginning fo quarantine.

Out of the Bamboo Basket

Article looking at how dim sum has influenced Chinese culture and continues to do so.