Hi! My name is Kendal & I'm a student journalist.
I am a journalism student on the print/digital track at the University of Central Florida set to graduate in Spring 2026. I have an additional degree in English literature and a certificate in editing and publishing.
I've always had an ingrained curiosity, a love for storytelling and an empathetic nature, and this is what led me to journalism. I aim to dedicate my life to giving others a voice and covering the first draft of history. I hope this collection of work shows my dedication to making that a reality.
This is my portfolio.
My experience.
I have extensive experience with editing, feature writing, sports reporting, business and political reporting, investigative journalism and breaking news.
I am the politics reporter for The Charge, UCF's student-run news outlet. I am an editorial intern with Orlando Weekly and the editorial manager for The Community Paper. I've also interned at WKMG News 6 and worked for the Orlando Sentinel to help with election coverage.
I'm also editor-in-chief of Her Campus UCF, a student-run media platform, and intern pursuit coordinator for the Society of Professional Journalists. To learn about my experience, check out my LinkedIn.
Not everything makes it in the portfolio! See my work with different news outlets at the links below.
My mission.
"Journalism is the first rough draft of history."
- Philip Graham
"Get all of the news. And get it right."
- The New York Times
"A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is deceitful."
- Proverbs 14:25
References
Eric Adelson • University of Central Florida, Advanced Reporting Professor, Eric.Adelson@ucf.edu
Richard Brunson • University of Central Florida, Editing Professor, Richard.Brunson@ucf.edu
Brenda Argueta • WKMG-TV News 6, Digital Journalist and Intern Supervisor, bargueta@wkmg.com
Daniel Dahm • WKMG-TV News 6, Digital Content Manager, ddahm@wkmg.com
"Kendal has been awesome to work with this summer. Love seeing someone new in the business who is excited about covering real news."
- Christie Zizo, Digital Editor at WKMG