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The Players' Lobby

For the Players' Lobby, I sought out esports players and staff who had unique, untold stories. I conducted initial research on their stories and then reached out to the teams and players and extensively interviewed the subject. Afterward, I crafted their story, with their approval, for publication.

My Second Home | Park "Saebyeolbe" Jong-ryeol | The Players Lobby

Saebyeolbe traveled halfway around the world to a foreign country, without his wife, to play in the Overwatch League. It wasn't easy for him to adjust to life in America, but with the help of his teammates and his manager, he was able to create a second home in America.

Champion | Park "Crusty" Dae-hee | The Players Lobby

Winning an Overwatch League Championship is no easy task, but Crusty was able to take the San Francisco Shock there in the 2019 and 2020 seasons. But the grind to get there took a toll on his health. Read about what it takes to coach at that level and the sacrifices he made.

My Constant Battle | By Aaron "Bischu" Kim | The Players' Lobby

Joining the Overwatch League as a player is a feat upon itself. Long hours are required for mastery of the game at this level that is constantly changing. But what if you also had to deal with Ulcerative Colitis? Read about how Bischu handled that daunting task.

Why I Play | Zaqueri "Aphromoo" Black | The Players Lobby

Aphromoo is a veteran of the League of Legends scene in North America. He has been to international competition countless times, played with the best that NA has to offer, and trained numerous rookies throughout the years as a team leader. Read about what drove him over a decade-long career in North America.

Scholastic Esports Work With NASEF

For NASEF I worked as a Content Manager and Writer. My role required me to create educational blog posts around the marriage of gaming/esports and education at the high school level. In addition, I worked with educators in the Magnet Schools of Miami-Dade County Florida who were piloting the NASEF curriculum to write about their experiences in education focused publications like District Administration and Tech & Learning.

Lindy Meiser Incarcerated Youth | NASEF

Lindy Meiser uses gaming to help incarcerated youth in Texas learn the skills they'll need to succeed once they're out of the local detention center. She is a beacon of hope for the local youth and an inspiration for the community of Pottsboro.

Four Tips: Healthy Gaming Habits | NASEF

A quick article focused on staying healthy while gaming.

Bringing gaming, esports to preservice teacher experienceGiving candidates an opportunity to see how a new medium like gaming can work in the classroom brings benefits to them and students.

The Do’s and Don’ts of Scholastic Esports ProgramsWhat to do and what to avoid when setting up a school's esports program

GameCrate and Akshon Esports

I worked as an esports writer for both GameCrate and Akshon Esports. Throughout my time at both publications I sought out stories that other reporters weren't covering in order to bring a unique piece of content to the esports space. Below are some of my favorite and most impactful pieces.

Interview: Former NFL player Chris Kluwe on unionizing e-sports and labor strikesUniversity of California Irvine held their inaugural e-sports conference on October 11 and 12. There, academics and e-sports professionals came together to discuss how the scene as a whole is evolving: the good, the bad, and the ugly. Chris Kluwe, former NFL kicker for the Minnesota Vikings, was invited to be one of the featured keynote speakers. His positions and social activism didn’t make him any friends within the NFL world, though.

Echo Fox Owner Rick Fox On His Journey Through Iron - "Apparently when you’re 0/15/9, no one wants to hear your shot calling."Rick Fox may have been at the top when he was playing on the LA Lakers in the early 2000s, but that skill certainly hasn't transferred over to League of […]

Heroes of the Storm was always doomedHeroes of the Storm was doomed when it began, but that didn’t stop Blizzard from creating their love letter to the Blizzard universe so their fans could enjoy it too. Blizzard pushed forward, creating a MOBA of a different kind: one that focused on teamwork, didn’t force you to perfectly kill minions, had no items, and had different maps for competitive play. It was a different way to play, one that many embraced. Now we know that it just wasn’t enough, and, like all letters, they end. Last Thursday, Blizzard penned the letter that the entire HOTS community was fearing.

Behind The Blush: Meet The Makeup Specialists of The Overwatch LeagueThey say the camera adds ten pounds. That may or may not be true, but what I can tell you is that I probably lost ten pounds after talking with […]

NASCAR esports embraces what esports is truly about: community, outreach, and opportunityVideo games and esports exist to entertain us and to bring us together. From the old days of playing on the couch with friends to playing with someone today that is thousands of miles away. It’s about a sense of community and engaging with those that you wouldn’t normally engage with. It’s about experiencing something new. With that in mind, we recent learned about the nascent world of NASCAR esports. Yes, it’s a real thing.

TL Doublelift on TSM's Attempts At Experimentation - "People are really critical of them because they’re f**king up a lot and losing, but I’m actually happy that a top team is out here trying new stuff."As the rest of the teams in LCS battle for playoff spots and byes, Team Liquid sits comfortably at the top of the standings. Throughout the split, they’ve had some […]

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