Hey, I’m Audra.

Journalist, Photographer, Content Creator. 

My Published Work

Prairie Press

Paris, IL

As part of her internship, Audra worked as a Layout & Design Editor and Reporter at the Prairie Press.

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The Daily Eastern News

Charleston, IL

After graduating from Lake Land College and transferring to Eastern Illinois University, Audra served as the Assistant News Editor of Eastern Illinois University's student publication, the Daily Eastern News for one academic year.

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The Navigator News

Mattoon, IL

Audra previously served as the Layout & Design Editor for Lake Land College's student publication, the Navigator News, for one academic year before becoming the Editor-in-Chief for an additional academic year.

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Awards

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ICCJA 2022 Award for Excellence 
First Place- News Story Division 2
Casey-Westfield Education Association 
2021 Essay Contest Award Recipient
ICCJA 2022 Award for Excellence 
Third Place- Feature Writing Division 2
ICCJA 2022 Award for Excellence 
Third Place- News Photo Division 2
The Navigator News- Certificate of Recognition
Casey-Westfield National Honor Society; Certificate of Membership 
The Navigator News- Certificate of Recognition

Education

Casey-Westfield High School- Casey, IL

  • Graduated May 2021

Lake Land College- Mattoon, IL

  • August 2021- May 2023

Eastern Illinois University- Charleston, IL

  • August 2023- May 2025
  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism