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News Articles Written for NBC10 Boston / necn
Here is a sampling of stories I've written:
To read more stories I've written, visit nbcboston.com.
Innovation Hub Segments & Blog Posts
As a radio production intern for Innovation Hub, I wrote blog posts and weekly newsletters about the show's segments. The blog posts appeared on both Innovation Hub's website and WGBH News, and the newsletters were sent to a audience of several hundred digital subscribers.
PLUS, I got to produce a segment of my own, from pitch to production - that one is just below:
To read more posts I've written, check out my author page at blogs.wgbh.org/innovation-hub/author/AGreaney/.
Eagle-Eyed Podcast
Well The New York Times started The Daily in early 2017, I became hooked on that new form of news storytelling. So I gave it a shot of my own.
In my final few months on The Heights, I created, reported for, produced, hosted, recorded, edited, and promoted this news podcast, beginning with the Boston Free Speech Rally in Aug. 2017. The following spring, the podcast won an Academic Excellence Award for Production Project at Boston College.
Check out the lineup of episodes below:
Christine Caswell, Director of Undergraduate Studies, Boston College Communication Department
To view the full podcast page, visit bcheights.com/eagle-eyed. Episodes are also available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and wherever else you get your podcasts.
Feature Stories
These are longer, more in-depth stories, most of appeared in special sections.
Tracing Back UIS
April 6, 2017
Students at Boston College often complain about its antiquated course registration software, 'UIS.' Here's how that system came to be.
Doubled Down
March 2, 2017
He arrived as a pitcher, but Michael Strem soon become Boston College baseball's most consistent hitter—and the 'Doubles Machine.'
Breakfast All Night
October 20, 2016
For 90 years, the family-owned Bova's Bakery has been serving pastries to hungry customers in the North End, no matter the time.
Christopher, Not Chris
October 6, 2016
Following a generation of Browns to Boston College, Christopher (not Chris) Brown is out to build his own legacy with 2016 men's hockey.
Momentum Award: Cai Thomas
May 5, 2016
The graduating filmmaker excelled during her four years at Boston College by remaining confident and having the drive seek out opportunity.
Adapt and Advance
April 28, 2016
Throughout his baseball-playing career, Logan Hoggarth never stayed in his comfort zone for long. Yet nothing has prevented him from coming out on top.
All Caught Up: How Nick Sciortino Became the ACC’s Best Defensive Catcher
February 25, 2016
Out of all the bad things that happened to Boston College baseball on April 10, 2015, Nick Sciortino’s error was probably the least memorable.
Hot Shots: Alex Tuch and Zach Sanford are ready to make the jump.
October 6, 2015
“I saw a kid get his neck sliced open one time,” Zach Sanford says in the same, cool monotone as always...
Justin Simmons Makes His Secondary Commitment
September 3, 2015
Taryn Richard didn’t know it was coming. She had been dating her boyfriend for the past three and a half years...
To read more features I've written, check out my author page at bcheights.com/authors/agreaney.
Game Stories
Game recap stories written for the sports section.
In Final Game at Shea Field, Birdball Clinches ACC Tournament Berth
May 20, 2017
With a tournament berth on the line, Boston College baseball rallied late to win its last-ever game at Shea Field.
A Decade Later, Frates Remains the Heartbeat of Birdball
April 24, 2016
Despite the success of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, Pete Frates and his family aren't done fighting for awareness and research for the disease.
Justin Jackson Dominates Eagles in Exciting Conte Forum Atmosphere
February 10, 2016
With the Tar Heels running a short bench lacking several key players and their head coach, Justin Jackson took over Tuesday's game.
BC Capitalizes on Power Play to Return to the Beanpot Final
February 1, 2016
Power plays proved crucial for the Eagles as they knocked off Harvard and are moving on to play Boston University in next week's Beanpot final.
Hicks Proves His Value Off the Bench in Loss to Florida State
January 26, 2016
Though the Eagles lost to Florida State, their seventh straight defeat, Darryl Hicks gave them exactly what they needed off the bench.
Late Field Goal Lifts Syracuse Over BC On Rivalry Week
November 28, 2015
Jeff Smith and Tyler Rouse tore up the turf at the Carrier Dome, but the Eagles finish in last place after going winless in the ACC.
To read more game stories I've written, check out my author page at bcheights.com/authors/agreaney.
Columns
Opinion and blog pieces I have written for The Heights.
Analyzing the Final Play in Men’s Basketball’s Fateful Loss to NC State
March 4, 2016
Men's basketball came within 1.1 seconds of picking up its first win of the season. Here's why they didn't get it.
Patagonias and Preppiness Aren’t All That’s at Head of the Charles
October 21, 2015
I’ve gone to HoCR in the past to see my high school friends race, and I’ll keep going as long as they keep guilt-tripping me to show up.
NCAA Should Avoid the Acronyms and Adopt Wooden Bats
April 16, 2015
The time has come for the NCAA to scrap over-powerful metal bats and go back to the fundamentals by mandating college players use wooden bats.
A First Look at Rugby Through the Eyes of an American
September 15, 2016
The night before covering an American football game in Dublin, Ireland, I took in my first-ever rugby game.
This is what I saw.
With Harambe Dedication, Towles Has Already Saved BC Football
August 7, 2016
Since Tyler Murphy left the Heights in 2014, Boston College football has sought a new savior. At last that man has arrived.
Don’t Look Now, But the Meatball Obsession Shack Is Open
April 18, 2016
For the first time in 2016, the Meatball Obsession Shack is open and serving its signature meatball in a cup on the Boston College campus.
To read more opinion pieces and blog posts I've written, check out my author page at bcheights.com/authors/agreaney.