Editorial Cartoons
Here you'll find every published editorial cartoon that I've illustrated, from the second half of my sophomore year to the middle of my senior year. In my sophomore year, I placed fourth in the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) Individual Pacemaker contest for editorial cartoons with my work, "Raising the red flag on bullfighting." In my senior year, I received an honorable mention for the on-site editorial cartoon contest at the 2025 JEA (Journalism Education Association) convention in Nashville.
Media Arts
February-may, 2024
More severe precautions should be taken to prevent the likelihood of another pandemic and to reduce the damage and spread of H5N1 in birds and other important livestock.
Though some may not agree with the decision to eliminate airline food, small cookies and snack mixes will have to do for the future, due to the overpowering amount of negative factors that came with airline meals.
Music can bridge the gap between generations as a lot can be learned from listening to songs that older generations grew up with.
More severe precautions should be taken to prevent the likelihood of another pandemic and to reduce the damage and spread of H5N1 in birds and other important livestock.
Journalism
August-December, 2024
On his first day as president, Donald Trump plans to make it easier for federal immigration officers to arrest migrants with no criminal record. His plans will result in a period of mass deportation across the country, and Trump suggests that he will involve the military in these actions. Millions of immigrants will be affected by the mass deportation.
After the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a range of reactions swept the nation. Some saw the suspected killer, Luigi Mangione, as a heartless assassin. In contrast, others praised his actions, turning the murder into a symbol of the struggle against power-hungry corporations.
Japanese professional tennis player Naomi Osaka strives to bring her unique style to her return to the US Open after unveiling two custom-made outfits. Her first ensemble presented a black bomber jacket with a large bow pinned to the back. She sported a poofy skirt in the same color, layered with tiers of ruffles and frills.
On his first day as president, Donald Trump plans to make it easier for federal immigration officers to arrest migrants with no criminal record. His plans will result in a period of mass deportation across the country, and Trump suggests that he will involve the military in these actions. Millions of immigrants will be affected by the mass deportation.
Journalism
January-May, 2025
Despite ongoing efforts to control the worsening state of the Earth in recent years, global warming and environmental crises continue to rage on. It’s vital to practice sustainability and care for the environment, not just on Earth Day, but every day of the year.
Several hundred Afghan, Russian, Iranian, and Chinese migrants were deported from the United States to Panama in February. The migrants, forced to stay in a hotel in Panama City, were fearful and unaware of their location and final destination. The treatment of these deported migrants is inhumane and highlights the injustice of the world’s treatment of migrants.
Kids can effortlessly access age-restricted content using the internet in only a few clicks, despite past actions to resolve this concern.
Despite ongoing efforts to control the worsening state of the Earth in recent years, global warming and environmental crises continue to rage on. It’s vital to practice sustainability and care for the environment, not just on Earth Day, but every day of the year.
Journalism
AUGUST-DECEMBER 2025
The Trump Administration fired four employees involved with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) work, sparking the debate and raising concerns about the administration’s possible intention to remove equality from the workforce. Expanding the President’s control over independent federal agencies would overturn a 90-year-old decision that limits political influence, furthering the controversy of the situation.
Instances of betting within baseball are not a foreign concept to the highest level of the sport, Major League Baseball (MLB). Past examples include the 1986 Pete Rose scandal, in which Rose was found to have gambled on MLB games during his time as a manager of the Cincinnati Reds. Recently, two pitchers for the Cleveland Guardians have also been indicted for allegedly rigging bets on MLB games.
Organizers of the U.S. Open men’s singles final directed broadcasters not to air reactions directed at President Trump, who attended the match. Broadcasters received these directions to prevent distractions from the match and to take away the risk of giving up the spotlight. However, some felt that this redirection and avoidance of broadcasting boos towards President Trump — whether intentional or unintentional — censored the overwhelming negativity geared towards him.
The Trump Administration fired four employees involved with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) work, sparking the debate and raising concerns about the administration’s possible intention to remove equality from the workforce. Expanding the President’s control over independent federal agencies would overturn a 90-year-old decision that limits political influence, furthering the controversy of the situation.