Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity
Since December 2016, I have been a contributing writer for my national sorority, Zeta Tau Alpha. My blog entry has been shared on ZTA's various social media platforms. I love that I can give back to the organization that gave me so much
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How to show December Grads that Zeta is Forever
As we enter the new year, many alumnae chapters are gearing up to welcome seniors who will graduate in May, but be sure not to forget the collegians who have already made that transition! Those graduating a semester early may feel left out when they see their pledge sisters continuing traditional senior activities without them, and those graduating a semester late may feel left behind by their pledge sisters who are already settled into routine jobs or graduate school schedules. Now is the perfect time for alumnae to take December graduates under their wings, and show them that ZTA truly is forever. Here are five ways you can connect with December grads. |
Visit Baton Rouge
As the Visit Baton Rouge communications intern, I was responsible for producing multiple blog posts each week, as well as marketing the blog posts and evaluating the overall success of the blog. The audience of the Redstick Blog was local community members and tourists planning their trip to Baton Rouge. During my time at Visit Baton Rouge, I wrote 24 blog posts. Those posts had a total of 10,930 views, making an average of 455 views per post.

9 Things You Should Know About Mike the Tiger on His 9th Birthday
Happy birthday to the coolest cat around - Mike VI!
LSU's Mike the Tiger turns nine years old today, and we are so happy for him! He's so beautiful, adorable and friendly that students, fans and even Tiger foes love him. Below are nine things you should know about Mike VI before visiting him in Baton Rouge.
1. Mike is a Bengal-Siberian mix tiger.
LSU's teams might have the nickname of the Bayou Bengals, but Mike VI is actually part-Siberian.
2. Mike is the only live tiger mascot in the nation.
Many other colleges claim they are the tigers, but only LSU has a live tiger mascot living on campus.
3. Mike was donated by the Great Cats of Indiana.
According to LSUsports.net, the Great Cats of Indiana is "a nonprofit sanctuary and rescue facility for big cats and other large carnivores." The U.S. Department of Agriculture also agreed that Great Cats of Indiana is a reputable and humane conservatory, a perfect place to find Mike VI...
Happy birthday to the coolest cat around - Mike VI!
LSU's Mike the Tiger turns nine years old today, and we are so happy for him! He's so beautiful, adorable and friendly that students, fans and even Tiger foes love him. Below are nine things you should know about Mike VI before visiting him in Baton Rouge.
1. Mike is a Bengal-Siberian mix tiger.
LSU's teams might have the nickname of the Bayou Bengals, but Mike VI is actually part-Siberian.
2. Mike is the only live tiger mascot in the nation.
Many other colleges claim they are the tigers, but only LSU has a live tiger mascot living on campus.
3. Mike was donated by the Great Cats of Indiana.
According to LSUsports.net, the Great Cats of Indiana is "a nonprofit sanctuary and rescue facility for big cats and other large carnivores." The U.S. Department of Agriculture also agreed that Great Cats of Indiana is a reputable and humane conservatory, a perfect place to find Mike VI...

Top 10 Things To Do In Baton Rouge This July
This July, you can taste great food, hear rocking music and view hot art all over Baton Rouge. Immerse yourself in our culture at the best 10 events in the city this month.
1. Baton Rouge Fourth of July
Celebrate Independence Day in Baton Rouge, and you won't be disappointed. Festive events will be held all over the city all day long, culminating with WBRZ's Fireworks on the Mississippi at 9 p.m. For a comprehensive list of all the events in Baton Rouge on July 4, click here...
This July, you can taste great food, hear rocking music and view hot art all over Baton Rouge. Immerse yourself in our culture at the best 10 events in the city this month.
1. Baton Rouge Fourth of July
Celebrate Independence Day in Baton Rouge, and you won't be disappointed. Festive events will be held all over the city all day long, culminating with WBRZ's Fireworks on the Mississippi at 9 p.m. For a comprehensive list of all the events in Baton Rouge on July 4, click here...
LSU College of Engineering
As the LSU College of Engineering communications intern, I wrote numerous blog posts for the College's blog, The Engineered Tiger. The audience of the blog was current and prospective LSU Engineering students.

Building Community at the LSU Engineering Residential College
Transitioning to college can be much easier when you live in a residential college.
A residential college is a place where freshmen of the same discipline live, study and work together under the same roof. The LSU College of Engineering Residential College (ERC), or North Hall, houses 350 students studying computer science, construction management, or engineering...
Transitioning to college can be much easier when you live in a residential college.
A residential college is a place where freshmen of the same discipline live, study and work together under the same roof. The LSU College of Engineering Residential College (ERC), or North Hall, houses 350 students studying computer science, construction management, or engineering...