I am a student journalist located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. I have always been very passionate about storytelling and the power of an individual story. 

When I was a child, I knew I wanted to be a writer when I grew up, and as I went through school, I realized that journalism was a new way to tell stories. 

I started journalism in high school, working at Eagle Nation Online and later helping to found the sister publication Hill Top Times. I went on to serve as the publications Assistant Editor-in-Chief and then Editor-in-Chief. 

As I approached college, I knew I did not want to slow the momentum I had built and sought out a school with a writing program that aligned with what I wanted to do.

What I found was the Mayborn School of Journalism at the University of North Texas, and their student publication, the North Texas Daily. 

At the publication, I wrote in the News, Opinion, Arts & Life, and The Dose sections. I served as a volunteer for three and a half semesters before taking over the role of Arts & Life/The Dose Editor midway through the fall of 2023. I served as the sections editor until the spring of 2025, when I became the Managing Editor for the paper. I retained the position over the summer, working as the paper's Managing Editor for eight months. 

In that role, I assisted with editing and writing breaking news stories and maintained communication between the managerial board and section editors. I also gained experience with Buffer for publishing and some InDesign page layout. 

While at the Daily, I have covered a variety of topics, ranging from university affairs to artist profiles and event coverage. I have also gained experience as a photographer covering live music events and protests. 

I am currently the Daily's Editor-in-Chief, after being with the paper for 10 semesters, the entirety of my collegiate career. I have published over 75 articles with the publication, more than any non-sports writer in recent years. 

I am currently set to graduate a semester early this December with my bachelor's degree in Journalism, with a focus in Digital and Print Media, and a minor in English at the University of North Texas.

Margaret Atwood