Articles

The following is a sample of articles that I researched, pitched and wrote.

During the last 3 months of my fellowship for CNBC, I worked on the digital desk pitching and writing stories for CNBC.com. I worked with the technology and markets beat. Please click the link below to view my articles.

For my capstone class, I am working with my client, Anita Estell, on her nonprofit organization entitled CELIE. The organization has three focus areas serving multicultural markets: civic engagement, women and girls, and diversity and inclusion. CELIE recently launched XXTRA Special & Free, the only national online public affairs publication for women of color. My team members and I create content (videos, articles, etc.) each week for her various platforms (website, Instagram & Twitter). 

I pitched this article to Ms. Estell because during the provost search forum at Mizzou, several people brought up the fact that they wanted a new provost who focused on retaining people of color and women of color and not just attracting them. Although attraction is the initial important concept, as a woman of color I know the importance and hardships that come with keeping poc/woc on campus. 

So, after a lot of research, I wrote an article that uses facts and real life examples to discuss the different variables that hinder students of color from having the same access to four-year colleges and from receiving degrees at the same rate as other students. 

I interned for CNN's National Content Center Desk in Atlanta, Ga. During my summer there, I assisted with news gathering, editorial work and producing stories. I contributed to the reporting of stories such as the: Stanford Rape, Orlando shooting, Baton Rouge protests and the Disney Alligator Attack. Also, I was able to pitch my own story ideas and write for CNN.com and  below are two examples of those stories. 

From homeless to highschool grad bound for college 

    BY: FALYN PAGE, CNN

(CNN) Liyjon DeSilva had a secret.

He kept it at night, when he could see the stars in the sky as he went to bed in a parking lot. He kept it during the day, when he attended classes at Lee High School in Houston.

Tony Robbins hot coal walk injures dozens authorities say

     BY: FALYN PAGE, CNN

(CNN) At least 30 people were treated for minor burns after walking on hot coals during self-help guru Tony Robbins' "Unleash the Power Within" seminar in Dallas,Texas, fire and medical officials said. 

I was blessed with the opportunity to represent the University of Missouri's Journalism School as a reporter interviewing players and running social media pages while covering the China Open, one of the world's largest tennis tournaments in Beijing, China. I pitched story ideas and covered plenty of matches while at the tournament. Below are three  examples of stories I pitched and covered.

Ostapenko defeats Cirstea and will advance to the semifinals

     BY: FALYN PAGE , THE CHINA OPEN

Jelena Ostapenko moved to 11-1 since the US Open with a straight sets win over Sorana Cirstea in the China Open quarterfinals. The French Open champion toughed-out the 6-4 6-4 win in a high-quality match on Lotus Court.