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.
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.
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.
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