Sophia Takla Portfolio
Master's in American Journalism Candidate at NYU
“School Meals for All,” Often End Up In The Trash
“School Meals for All,” Often End Up In The Trash
The Women Behind the Warriors: Moms Talk Pediatric Cancer’s Real Cost
The Women Behind the Warriors: Moms Talk Pediatric Cancer’s Real Cost
Forget Whale Watching, Spot a Corgi at Seaside Beach
Forget Whale Watching, Spot a Corgi at Seaside Beach
Beyond Drug Decriminalization: 3 Years Later, was Oregon’s Measure 110 Worth It?
Beyond Drug Decriminalization: 3 Years Later, was Oregon’s Measure 110 Worth It?
Alison Hicks Lost Her Daughter to Cancer, Now She's Living Her Legacy
Alison Hicks Lost Her Daughter to Cancer, Now She's Living Her Legacy
Sophia Takla Profile Draft Longform Narrative 19 June 2024 Alison Hicks Lost A Daughter to Cancer, Now She’s Her Living Legacy It was April of 2007 when mother of three, Alison Hicks, felt a lump near her daughter’s belly button. But when she took three-year-old Chelsea to the pediatrician the ...
Election 2024: PA Attorney General Candidate Guide
Election 2024: PA Attorney General Candidate Guide
Portland’s Prime Minister of the Royal Rosarians Aims to Bring Joy Back to The Rose City
Portland’s Prime Minister of the Royal Rosarians Aims to Bring Joy Back to The Rose City
Podcast: Gamil Takla, Egyptian Outcast to American Hero
Podcast: Gamil Takla, Egyptian Outcast to American Hero
Out With The News, In With The Algorithm
Out With The News, In With The Algorithm
Out With the News, In With The Algorithm Washington County’s Observer-Reporter building, just off South Main Street, stands tall; pillars and stones reflecting a once-strong presence in this Pennsylvania community. Today, its grand appearance starkly contrasts the crumbling circulation and dwind...
Portland’s Union Gospel Mission Falls Short in Capital Campaign, Asks for Help
Portland’s Union Gospel Mission Falls Short in Capital Campaign, Asks for Help
Opinion: Influencer Lauren Norris is a Journalist Who Just Doesn’t Know It Yet
Opinion: Influencer Lauren Norris is a Journalist Who Just Doesn’t Know It Yet
The term "influencer" conjures images of meticulously curated Instagram stories, brand endorsements, and affiliate marketing. Yet, social media mogul Lauren Norris is challenging stereotypes, inventing a modern iteration of lifestyle journalism that synergizes traditional journalistic ethos with today’s top digital platforms.
Is Homelessness a Valid Excuse for Court Absenteeism? A Portland Judge Decides
Is Homelessness a Valid Excuse for Court Absenteeism? A Portland Judge Decides
White Cane Awareness Day Comes to Portland Highlighting Safety for the Visually Impaired
White Cane Awareness Day Comes to Portland Highlighting Safety for the Visually Impaired
Mayor Ted Wheeler proclaimed Oct. 15 to be White Cane Awareness Day during a Portland City Council meeting. The annual event aims to educate people about white canes and guide dogs as symbols of independence and the right to safe travel for those who are visually diverse.
The Invisible Frontline: Media, Misinformation, and the Israel-Hamas Conflict
The Invisible Frontline: Media, Misinformation, and the Israel-Hamas Conflict
War makes great clickbait- so it’s no wonder the role of news media as an arbiter of truth is under fire. Between purported pro-Israel bias, challenges in journalists’ access to the warzone, and the proliferation of misinformation, it’s difficult to discern what, if any, coverage is trustworthy.
Through His Lens: Muhammad Elalwany Captures a Devastated Libya For The New York Times
Through His Lens: Muhammad Elalwany Captures a Devastated Libya For The New York Times
Derna local, Muhammad Elalwany, documents his hometown laid bare in The New York Times video, “Libyan Photographer Confronts Loss in His Devastated City.” Released September 18th, this coverage exemplifies advocacy journalism by implicating the government in the humanitarian catastrophe that killed over 20,000 people.
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