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Boyle Heights Beat
Although immigration agents detained their saxophonist in November, the band continues to keep ska-punk alive despite the setback. Published January 2025.
Finding alternate building materials for reconstruction using old-world solutions. A USC senior project examining adobe and how its fire-proof qualities can be used for rebuilding homes in burn areas like Altadena after the January 2025 Eaton fire. Published May 2026.
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Grimy Goods
It was clear this new project from Damon Albarn and comic artist Jamie Hewlett, largely inspired by trips to India following personal losses (in part manifested by multiple posthumous features), was the most self-assured Gorillaz album in years. Published February 2026.
Boyle Heights Beat
A new iteration of the production is being performed in real time at the Margo Albert Theatre in Lincoln Heights. Published April 2025.
Documentary Filmmaking: Additional editing for USC Impact’s Spectrum News program, made up of student documentaries.
Belief systems based around UFOs and extraterrestrial life have existed since the mid-20th century, with roots in ancient alien theories. We learn about three movements: Raelism, the Aetherius Society, and Share International. Members of all three UFO belief systems share what led them to their respective movements and explain how messiah figures help them give energy back to the world. Aired spring 2026 on Spectrum News.
Los Angeles's day laborers take on different jobs every single day. From gardening to construction, these workers line up in the early hours of the morning and wait to be called up. Meet one man who, as a day labor, was essential to clean-up efforts following the Eaton Canyon Fires. Aired fall 2026 on Spectrum News.
Cannabis manufacturers discuss their journey from being lawbreakers to becoming a new breed of entrepreneurs. We follow a tour guide for the Emerald Triangle region of Northern California as he visits farms and dispensaries that grow and distribute cannabis. Many such farmers operated in secrecy for years until they were able to legalize in 2016. Aired spring 2025 on Spectrum News.
Live Video Production: Directing and editing for USC’s take on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series.
Radio Production: Producer and director credits for Thursday’s Annenberg Radio News show from spring 2026.
This episode finds reporters describing the scene at the 2026 NAACP Image Awards, a Black educator speaks on the importance of keeping history alive, and the hosts dish out hot takes related to the Black experience. Credit: Producer.
This episode covers the NIL's impact on the NFL Draft, dive into young Americans' distrust with the government, and discuss the Warner Brothers and Paramount merger. Credit: Producer & Director.
This episode looks into electric vehicle safety, stop by a live-taping of the Electric Futures podcast, recap UCLA Women's Basketball's National Championship and sit down with another Live From the Halo guest. Credit: Executive Producer.