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Impact 89FM

I began working at Impact 89FM within its' sports department my freshman year at Michigan State. I had learned about the radio station after taking a podcasting class with Jeremy Whiting (Impact 89FM's director) at MIPA Camp as a rising senior. At Impact I have been able to complete various types of journalistic work such as writing, photography, broadcasting, and podcasting. Below is a showcase of the writings I've completed at Impact, chronologically ordered, from most recent to oldest. All 90+ pieces are listed. At the top you will see nine of my current personal favorites. Some may be older, but they were chosen for a reason. Click each story title below to be directly jumped to the page. Enjoy reading :)

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2023 Four-star DL Andrew Depaepe commits to Michigan State
Football Recruiting News
02/02/2022
https://impact89fm.org/108497/sports/2023-four-star-dl-andrew-depaepe-commits-to-michigan-state/
MSU reschedules top five matchup with No. 5 Indiana
Basketball Breaking News
07/02/2022
https://impact89fm.org/108544/sports/msu-reschedules-top-five-matchup-with-no-5-indiana/
2023 Three-star OL Johnathan Slack Jr. commits to MSU
Football Recruiting News
02/02/2022
https://impact89fm.org/108470/sports/2023-three-star-ol-johnathan-slack-commits-to-msu/
MSU comes in at No. 13 in latest AP poll rankings
Basketball Weekly Poll Piece
31/01/2022
https://impact89fm.org/108421/sports/msu-comes-in-at-no-13-in-latest-ap-poll-rankings/
Michigan State has postponed Michigan game rescheduled for March 1
Basketball Breaking News
31/01/2022
https://impact89fm.org/108423/sports/michigan-state-has-postponed-michigan-game-rescheduled-for-march-1/
MSU lands grad transfer TE Daniel Barker
Football Transfer Portal
31/01/2022
https://impact89fm.org/108416/sports/msu-lands-grad-transfer-te-daniel-barker/
Patel: This weekend’s “Spartan Odyssey” recruiting campaign could determine the future course of the 2023 class and beyond
Football Recruiting News
27/01/2022
https://impact89fm.org/108202/sports/patel-this-weekends-spartan-odyssey-recruiting-campaign-could-determine-the-future-course-of-the-2023-class-and-beyond/
Davenport CB Kaleb Elam transfers to MSU as PWO
Football Transfer Portal
26/01/2022
https://impact89fm.org/108161/sports/davenport-cb-kalen-elam-transfers-to-msu-as-pwo/
MSU back in top 10 of AP poll after win over Wisconsin
Basketball Weekly Poll Piece
24/01/2022
https://impact89fm.org/107878/sports/msu-back-in-top-10-of-ap-poll-after-win-over-wisconsin/
Matilda Ekh wins second Big Ten Freshman of the Week Award
Basketball Weekly Awards Piece
24/01/2022
https://impact89fm.org/107892/sports/matilda-ekh-wins-second-big-ten-freshman-of-the-week-award/
WR Ricky White transfers to UNLV
Football Transfer Portal
21/01/2022
https://impact89fm.org/107497/sports/wr-ricky-white-transfers-to-unlv/
Spartan WR C.J. Hayes transfers to Syracuse
Football Transfer Portal
20/01/2022
https://impact89fm.org/107464/sports/spartan-wr-c-j-hayes-transfers-to-syracuse/
2021 four-star LB Ma’a Gaoteote enters the transfer portal
Football Transfer Portal
19/01/2022
https://impact89fm.org/107396/sports/2021-four-star-lb-maa-gaoteote-enters-the-transfer-portal/
Spartans land WR Alex Watters as PWO
Football Recruiting News
19/01/2022
https://impact89fm.org/107403/sports/spartans-land-wr-alex-watters-as-pwo/
Matt Carrick returning for 2022 season
Football Breaking News
19/01/2022
https://impact89fm.org/107399/sports/matt-carrick-returning-for-2022-season/
MSU lands Georgia cornerback Ameer Speed via transfer portal
Football Transfer Portal
18/01/2022
https://impact89fm.org/107342/sports/msu-lands-georgia-cornerback-ameer-speed-via-transfer-portal/
Spartan DE Jack Camper transfers to Virginia
Football Transfer Portal
18/01/2022
https://impact89fm.org/107340/sports/spartan-de-jack-camper-transfers-to-virginia/
2022 Spring Game set for April 16
Football Breaking News
18/01/2022
https://impact89fm.org/107349/sports/2022-spring-game-set-for-april-16/
2023 Four-star RB Kedrick Reescano commits to MSU
Football Recruiting News
17/01/2022
https://impact89fm.org/107314/sports/2023-four-star-rb-kedrick-reescano-commits-to-msu/
MSU drops four spots to No. 14 in AP poll after Saturday’s loss
Basketball Weekly Poll Piece
17/01/2022
https://impact89fm.org/107300/sports/msu-drops-four-spots-to-no-14-in-ap-poll-after-saturdays-loss/
Max Christie receives Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors
Basketball Weekly Awards Piece
17/01/2022
https://impact89fm.org/107302/sports/max-christie-receives-big-ten-freshman-of-the-week-honors/
Scheduled game between MSU and No. 6 Indiana postponed
Basketball Breaking News
17/01/2022
https://impact89fm.org/107312/sports/scheduled-game-between-msu-and-no-6-indiana-postponed/
Michigan State defensive line coach Ron Burton leaving
Football Breaking News
16/01/2022
https://impact89fm.org/107279/sports/michigan-state-defensive-line-coach-ron-burton-leaving/
Former MSU TE Kameron Allen transfers to SMU
Football Transfer Portal
15/01/2022
https://impact89fm.org/107237/sports/former-msu-te-kameron-allen-transfers-to-smu/
Spartans hire Brandon Jordan as new DE coach
Football Breaking News
15/01/2022
https://impact89fm.org/107233/sports/spartans-hire-de-coach-brandon-jordan/
MSU volleyball coach Cathy George announces retirement
Volleyball Breaking News
14/01/2022
https://impact89fm.org/107192/sports/msu-volleyball-coach-cathy-george-announces-retirement/
MSU OL James Ohonba transfers to Louisiana-Lafayette
Football Transfer Portal
14/01/2022
https://impact89fm.org/107170/sports/msu-ol-james-ohonba-transfers-to-louisiana-lafayette/
Michigan State announces multi-year partnership with Caesar’s Sportsbook
Sports Breaking News
13/01/2022
https://impact89fm.org/107135/sports/michigan-state-announces-multi-year-partnership-with-caesars-sportsbook/
2022 football schedule released for MSU, will open season at home against Western Michigan on Sept. 3
Football Breaking News
12/01/2022
https://impact89fm.org/107121/sports/2022-football-schedule-released-for-msu-will-open-season-at-home-against-western-michigan-on-sept-3/
MSU cracks top 10 of latest AP poll
Basketball Weekly Poll Piece
27/12/2021
https://impact89fm.org/106479/sports/msu-cracks-top-10-of-latest-ap-poll/
Spartans stay at No. 10 in AP Poll
Basketball Weekly Poll Piece
03/01/2022
https://impact89fm.org/106799/sports/spartans-stay-at-no-10-in-ap-poll/
Starting LT Jarrett Horst set to return in 2022
Football Breaking News
07/01/2022
https://impact89fm.org/106950/sports/starting-lt-jarrett-horst-set-to-return-in-2022/
G Max Christie receives Freshman of the Week honors for fourth time
Basketball Weekly Awards Piece
10/01/2022
https://impact89fm.org/107063/sports/f-max-christie-receives-freshman-of-the-week-honors-for-fourth-time/
Spartans add DS/L DePaul transfer Avery Horejsi
Volleyball Breaking News
11/01/2022
https://impact89fm.org/107095/sports/spartans-add-ds-l-depaul-transfer-avery-horejsi/
Christie, Bingham, among four players to miss tomorrow’s game due to COVID-19
Basketball Breaking News
28/12/2021
https://impact89fm.org/106602/sports/christie-bingham-among-four-players-to-miss-tomorrows-game-due-to-covid-19/
2023 Four-star PG Jeremy Fears Jr. chooses MSU over Michigan, Illinois
Basketball Recruiting News
06/01/2022
https://impact89fm.org/106905/sports/2023-four-star-pg-jeremy-fears-jr-over-michigan-illinois/
Former Spartan LB Cole DeMarzo transfers to Wyoming
Football Transfer Portal
08/01/2022
https://impact89fm.org/106989/sports/former-spartan-lb-cole-demarzo-transfers-to-wyoming/
Spartans end season at No. 9 in AP poll
Football Weekly Poll Piece
11/01/2022
https://impact89fm.org/107093/sports/spartans-end-season-at-no-9-in-ap-poll/
Starting CB Ronald Williams set to return in 2022
Football Breaking News
06/01/2022
https://impact89fm.org/106896/sports/starting-cb-ronald-williams-set-to-return-in-2022/
MSU OL Jarvis declares for NFL Draft
Football Breaking News
01/01/2022
https://impact89fm.org/106729/sports/msu-ol-jarvis-declares-for-nfl-draft/
MSU stays at No. 10 in AP poll rankings
Basketball Weekly Poll Piece
10/01/2022
https://impact89fm.org/107061/sports/msu-stays-at-no-10-in-ap-poll-rankings/
No. 10 MSU/Michigan MBB game postponed due to COVID-19 issues within Wolverine program
Basketball Breaking News
08/01/2022
https://impact89fm.org/106959/sports/no-10-msu-michigan-mbb-game-postponed-due-to-covid-19-within-wolverine-program/
Former Spartan DE Tyson Watson transfers to UMass
Football Transfer Portal
06/01/2022
https://impact89fm.org/106871/sports/former-spartan-de-tyson-watson-transfers-to-umass/
MSU DT Kyle King enters portal, Dowell transfers to Pittsburgh
Football Transfer Portal
01/01/2022
https://impact89fm.org/106714/sports/msu-dt-kyle-king-enters-portal-dowell-transfers-to-pittsburgh/
Clouden receives Big Ten Player of the Week honors
Basketball Weekly Awards Piece
27/12/2021
https://impact89fm.org/106483/sports/clouden-receives-big-ten-player-of-the-week-honors/
Christie wins Big Ten Freshman of the Week award for third time in a row
Basketball Weekly Awards Piece
27/12/2021
https://impact89fm.org/106473/sports/christie-wins-big-ten-freshman-of-the-week-award-for-third-time-in-a-row/
MSU up to No. 11 in latest AP poll
Basketball Weekly Poll Piece
20/12/2021
https://impact89fm.org/106339/sports/msu-up-to-no-11-in-latest-ap-poll/
P Bryce Baringer to return for sixth year
Football Breaking News
16/12/2021
https://impact89fm.org/106284/sports/p-bryce-baringer-to-return-for-sixth-year/
MSU RB Kenneth Walker declares for NFL Draft, will not play in Peach Bowl
Football Breaking News
16/12/2021
https://impact89fm.org/106278/sports/msu-rb-kenneth-walker-declares-for-nfl-draft/
2022 MSU commit Shannon Blair reopens recruiting
Football Recruiting News
14/12/2021
https://impact89fm.org/106165/sports/2022-msu-commit-shannon-blair-reopens-recruiting/
MSU F Max Christie receives Freshman of the Week honors for second consecutive time
Basketball Weekly Awards Piece
13/12/2021
https://impact89fm.org/106115/sports/msu-f-max-christie-receives-freshman-of-the-week-honors-for-second-consecutive-time/
MSU CB coach Travares Tillman hired by Georgia Tech
Football Breaking News
07/12/2021
https://impact89fm.org/105900/sports/msu-cb-coach-travares-tillman-hired-by-georgia-tech/
Hosler adds Colgate grad transfer Ruby Diodati
Soccer Transfer
06/12/2021
https://impact89fm.org/105869/sports/hosler-adds-colgate-grad-transfer-ruby-diodati/
MSU at No. 19 in latest AP Poll
Basketball Weekly Poll Piece
06/12/2021
https://impact89fm.org/105877/sports/msu-at-no-19-in-latest-ap-poll/
MSU CB Michael Gravely Jr. enters the transfer portal
Football Transfer Portal
03/12/2021
https://impact89fm.org/105773/sports/msu-cb-michael-gravely-jr-enters-the-transfer-portal/
K Evan Johnson and LS Nick Chudler enter the transfer portal
Football Transfer Portal
02/12/2021
https://impact89fm.org/105697/sports/k-evan-johnson-and-ls-nick-chudler-enter-the-transfer-portal/
MSU adds two preferred walk-ons in 2022 class
Football Recruiting News
02/12/2021
https://impact89fm.org/105704/sports/msu-adds-two-preferred-walk-ons-in-2022-class/
Former Wisconsin RB Jalen Berger transfers to MSU
Football Transfer Portal
29/11/2021
https://impact89fm.org/105591/sports/former-wisconsin-rb-jalen-berger-transfers-to-msu/
The value of Marcus Bingham Jr. and Max Christie on this season’s MSU men’s basketball team
Feature
09/11/2021
https://impact89fm.org/104999/sports/the-value-of-marcus-bingham-jr-and-max-christie-on-this-seasons-msu-mens-basketball-team/
Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week award goes to Kenneth Walker III
Football Weekly Awards
01/11/2021
https://impact89fm.org/104712/sports/big-ten-offensive-player-of-the-week-award-goes-to-kenneth-walker-iii/
Fatima Giron earns Big Ten Cross Country Women’s Athlete of the Week
Sports Breaking News
27/10/2021
https://impact89fm.org/104551/sports/fatima-giron-earns-big-ten-cross-country-womens-athlete-of-the-week/
Spartans drop final game of home stand 1-0
Game Recap
02/10/2021
https://impact89fm.org/103659/sports/spartans-drop-final-game-of-home-stretch-1-0/
Merchant Gets Ready for New Season
Press Conference Piece
30/09/2021
https://impact89fm.org/103584/sports/merchant-gets-ready-for-new-season/
Previewing Week 3 of the NFL season
Column
24/09/2021
https://impact89fm.org/103308/sports/previewing-week-3-of-the-nfl-season/
Manit’s Blitz: NFL Week 2
Column
22/09/2021
https://impact89fm.org/103229/sports/manits-blitz-nfl-week-2/
Spartans bested by Akron in heartbreaking fashion
Game Recap
31/08/2021
https://impact89fm.org/102467/sports/spartans-bested-by-akron-in-heartbreaking-fashion/
Examining the top quarterbacks in this year’s NFL Draft
Column
29/04/2021
https://impact89fm.org/98906/sports/examining-the-top-quarterbacks-in-this-years-nfl-draft/
Joshua Langford stepping away from basketball
Basketball Breaking News
19/04/2021
https://impact89fm.org/98055/sports/joshua-langford-stepping-away-from-basketball/
MSU guard Rocket Watts enters transfer portal
Basketball Transfer Portal
29/03/2021
https://impact89fm.org/97196/sports/msu-guard-rocket-watts-enters-transfer-portal/
Northeastern guard Tyson Walker commits to Michigan State
Basketball Transfer Porta
27/03/2021
https://impact89fm.org/97136/sports/northeastern-guard-tyson-walker-commits-to-michigan-state/
Kendall Bostic announces intent to transfer from MSU
Basketball Transfer Porta
25/03/2021
https://impact89fm.org/97006/sports/kendall-bostic-announces-intent-to-transfer-from-msu/
Previewing and predicting MSU’s opening-round tilt with UCLA
Game Preview
18/03/2021
https://impact89fm.org/96815/sports/previewing-and-predicting-msus-opening-round-tilt-with-ucla/
Aaron Henry wins Big Ten Player of the Week Honors
Basketball Weekly Awards Piece
08/03/2021
https://impact89fm.org/96262/sports/aaron-henry-wins-big-ten-player-of-the-week-honors/
Michigan State Volleyball postpones weekend road series with Northwestern
Volleyball Breaking News
01/03/2021
https://impact89fm.org/95907/sports/michigan-state-volleyball-postpones-weekend-road-series-with-northwestern/
Spartan commit Max Christie named to 2021 McDonald’s All-American team
Basketball Recruiting News
23/02/2021
https://impact89fm.org/95585/sports/spartan-commit-max-christie-named-to-2021-mcdonalds-all-american-team/
Former Michigan linebacker Ben VanSumeren transfers to Michigan State
Football Recruiting News
20/02/2021
https://impact89fm.org/95431/sports/former-michigan-linebacker-ben-vansumeren-transfers-to-michigan-state/
MSU sets graduation dates for 2021, hoping for in-person ceremonies
News Breaking News
19/02/2021
https://impact89fm.org/95333/news/msu-sets-graduation-dates-for-2021-tentatively-planning-for-in-person-ceremonies/
No student-athletes test positive in latest round of COVID-19 testing
COVID-19 Update
19/02/2021
https://impact89fm.org/95339/sports/no-student-athletes-test-positive-in-latest-round-of-covid-19-testing/
Patel: What the loss to Purdue means for the Spartans
Takeaways
17/02/2021
https://impact89fm.org/95182/sports/patel-what-the-loss-to-purdue-means-for-the-spartans/
4-star center Enoch Boakye decommits from MSU
Basketball Recruiting News
15/02/2021
https://impact89fm.org/95005/sports/4-star-center-enock-boakye-decommits-from-msu/
Six student-athletes test positive for COVID-19 in latest round of testing
COVID-19 Update
13/02/2021
https://impact89fm.org/94800/sports/six-student-athletes-test-positive-for-covid-19-in-latest-round-of-testing/
MSU postpones another gymnastics meet
Gymnastics Breaking News
09/02/2021
https://impact89fm.org/94579/sports/msu-postpones-another-gymnastics-meet/
MSU men’s basketball tournament relocated to Indianapolis
Basketball Breaking news
09/02/2021
https://impact89fm.org/94574/sports/msu-mens-basketball-tournament-relocated-to-indianapolis/
MSU gymnastics has meet postponed
Gymnastics Breaking News
08/02/2021
https://impact89fm.org/94557/sports/msu-gymnastics-has-meet-postponed/
FINAL: Spartans’ comeback falls short in 63-60 loss to Northwestern
Game Recap
07/02/2021
https://impact89fm.org/94529/sports/final-spartans-comeback-falls-short-in-63-60-loss-to-northwestern/
Former MSU walk-on Mat Ishbia donates $32 million to MSU Athletics
Sports Breaking News
04/02/2021
https://impact89fm.org/94341/sports/94341/
FINAL: Spartans beat Fighting Illini 81-60
Game Recap
04/02/2021
https://impact89fm.org/94352/sports/final-spartans-beat-fighting-illini-81-60/
Three takeaways from Michigan State’s loss to Maryland
Takeaways
29/01/2021
https://impact89fm.org/94089/sports/three-takeaways-from-michigan-states-loss-to-maryland/
MSU remains out of the AP Top 25 after postponing games against No. 5 Iowa and Indiana
Basketball Weekly Poll Piece
18/01/2021
https://impact89fm.org/93836/sports/msu-remains-out-of-ap-top-25-after-postponing-games-against-no-5-iowa-and-indiana/
Patel: Detroit made the right decision to hire Brad Holmes
Column
14/01/2021
https://impact89fm.org/93721/sports/patel-detroit-made-the-right-decision-to-hire-brad-homes/
MSU WR Javez Alexander enters the transfer portal
Football Transfer Portal
08/01/2021
https://impact89fm.org/93469/sports/msu-wr-javez-alexander-enters-the-transfer-portal/
MSU announces 2021 Gymnastics Schedule
Gymnastics Breaking News
04/01/2021
https://impact89fm.org/93374/sports/msu-announces-2021-gymnastics-schedule/
Manit’s Blitz: Week 14
Column
18/12/2020
https://impact89fm.org/93092/sports/manits-blitz-week-14/
Antjuan Simmons and Shakur Brown receive All-Big Ten honors
Football Yearly Awards
16/12/2020
https://impact89fm.org/93047/sports/antjuan-simmons-and-shakur-brown-receive-all-big-ten-honors/
One student-athlete tests positive for COVID-19 during latest round of testing
COVID-19 Update
04/12/2020
https://impact89fm.org/92775/sports/one-student-athlete-tests-positive-for-covid-19-during-latest-round-of-testing/
Antjuan Simmons and Matt Coughlin receive conference honors after strong individual performances
Football Weekly Awards
30/11/2020
https://impact89fm.org/92652/sports/antjuan-simmons-and-matt-coughlin-receive-conference-honors-after-strong-individual-performances/
Director of Track and Field and Cross Country Walt Drenth retires
Coach Retirement
30/11/2020
https://impact89fm.org/92673/sports/director-of-track-and-field-and-cross-country-walt-drenth-retires/
Patel: Detroit made the right decision in deciding to fire Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn
Column
29/11/2020
https://impact89fm.org/92627/sports/patel-detroit-made-the-right-decision-in-deciding-to-fire-matt-patricia-and-bob-quinn/
Patel: The four biggest takeaways from Spartans dominating win over Saint Francis
Takeaways
27/11/2020
https://impact89fm.org/92575/sports/92575/
Manit's Blitz: Week 11
Column
24/11/2020
https://impact89fm.org/92496/sports/manits-blitz-week-11/
Four players who the Pistons should consider drafting in the first round
Column
18/11/2020
https://impact89fm.org/92344/sports/92344/
Patel: What the Lions need to do to build for long-term success
Column
06/11/2020
https://impact89fm.org/92007/sports/92007/
After stunning Michigan win, Spartans look toward Iowa
Press Conference Piece
04/11/2020
https://impact89fm.org/91968/sports/after-stunning-michigan-win-spartans-look-towards-iowa/

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