My Journalism Work
I am passionate about arts and healthcare journalism. Since Fall 2024, I have worked as a Staff Writer for the Berkeley Beacon Magazine, Emerson's only independent student-run newspaper. In Spring 2025, I acquired the role of Magazine Editor.
Audio Stories
Climate Kaleidescope Episode 2: How climate change adversely affects BIPOC communities in Boston
In this episode of Climate Kaleidoscope, we looked into how communities of color are adversely affected by climate change in the city of Boston and beyond. We spoke to experts from three disciplines to understand the history of environmental racism in Boston, the policies put in place to address it, and the future of environmental justice initiatives.
Produced and written by: Fiona McMahon, Maria Badia, and Yogev Toby
Edited by: Fiona McMahon
View the full episode and show notes here.
Video Stories
Boston Athletic Association running club members gear up for the 2025 Boston Marathon
Gathering around 30,000 runners and half a million spectators each year, the Boston Marathon is one of the city’s most exciting events. Each runner has their own way of mentally and physically preparing for the exciting and challenging event.
In the Boston Athletic Association running club, runners of all ages and abilities gather weekly to train for the marathon. Kayla Bertholf from Northeast Ohio says the training process has been long, but it’s worth it just to experience the energy of the event.
“It’s truly my favorite race,” Bertholf said in an interview. “I’m so excited to be back in that energy and have everyone cheering and screaming.”
Running the marathon is no small feat, and many participants have a unique and personal reason for running “Boston.” Adam Sulkowski, a professor at Babson College, said his late father is a key inspiration for him running the marathon.
“He was running up to 12 [marathons] per year until cancer got him,” said Sulkowski. “Back in those days, it was a father son event. You know, we'd roll up with our mother in Hopkins 10, take some family pictures, and then we would go run.”
The training process for the Boston Marathon can take anywhere from 16 to 20 weeks, according to runners like Kelsi Farren.
“I started training the week after Christmas and my goal was 16 weeks of training with one long run a week,” said Farren. “My heaviest training has been February and March. Those long runs have been anywhere from 12 to 20 miles right now.”
The Boston Marathon can be streamed live on ESPN and WCVB Channel 5.