Dugout Diaries: Two rising sports pros. Countless curveballs. Zero filter.
Dugout Diaries: Two rising sports pros. Countless curveballs. Zero filter.
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The sideline scoop you didn’t know you needed.
The sideline scoop you didn’t know you needed.
Welcome to Dugout Diaries, the podcast where two up-and-coming insiders in the sports industry trade war stories and spill the behind-the-scenes tea on what it’s really like to work in Erie’s sports scene.
From awkward first gigs to navigating mascots, media scrambles, and budget hot dogs, this show dishes out unfiltered takes on surviving (and thriving) in the world of sports. Expect laughs, lessons, and the occasional rant, all with a love for the game and a healthy dose of sarcasm.
Whether you’re chasing a front office dream, dodging foul balls, or just here for the stories, Dugout Diaries has your all-access pass.
Episode 1: "We're Not on the Roster, But We're in the Game"
Episode 1: "We're Not on the Roster, But We're in the Game"
Recorded, April 2025
Episode 2
Episode 2
Episode 2 Coming Soon!
Communication Research
Communication Research
Project Summary: Exploring the Impact of Grading Practices on Student Engagement
Project Summary: Exploring the Impact of Grading Practices on Student Engagement
This study examined how students' preferences for frequent and transparent grading feedback influence their perceptions of professor effectiveness and their willingness to engage. Through a focus group of students from diverse academic backgrounds, we uncovered key themes: students value effort-based grading, feel discouraged by rigid grading systems, and view transparent practices as a reflection of a professor's dedication. Using theories like procedural justice and cognitive dissonance, our findings highlight the relational impact of grading on trust, motivation, and communication. This research emphasizes the need for adaptable and inclusive grading practices to foster positive student-faculty relationships and improve educational outcomes.
Fall 2024
Civic and Community Engagement Event Planning
Civic and Community Engagement Event Planning
Women in Sports White Out
Women in Sports White Out
In December 2023, a group of seven students and I organized a White Out basketball game to support and celebrate women in sports as part of a Foundations of Civic and Community Engagement group project. Our primary goal was to ignite excitement among Behrend students about supporting women’s athletics on campus.
To lay the groundwork, we conducted research on student attendance at Behrend’s athletic events and gathered insights through surveys with student-athletes. We presented our findings and plans during an in-class presentation to raise awareness about the importance of supporting women’s teams.
The event itself was a major success, with the first 100 students through the doors receiving White Out t-shirts to wear during the game, creating an electrifying atmosphere of unity and school spirit. During halftime, I had the honor of speaking about the importance of showing up for our incredible women’s teams and fostering a culture of support and enthusiasm for women’s athletics.
Photo by Harrison Lilley
Behrend Beacon Newspaper Articles
Behrend Beacon Newspaper Articles
BVZ Radio
BVZ Radio
Afternoon Indie Show Poster
Afternoon Indie Show Poster
This is a poster I designed in 2023 to advertise the airing of Afternoon Indie; the radio show hosted me and my partner, Kat Hendricks. Copies of this poster were hung around Penn State Behrend's campus.
This poster was made using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
Fall 2022
Interested in my radio work? Take a look at these air-checks:
Interested in my radio work? Take a look at these air-checks:
Becca make up show 6_1.mp4November 4, 2022
November 4, 2022
Afternoon indie show 8.mp4November 8, 2022
November 8, 2022
Afternoon indie show 8.mp4November 15, 2022
November 15, 2022
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