Mackenzie's Portfolio

Video Projects

Finding her Line: Community through Rugby

Photo slideshow with audio following Rugby Player Maggie Smedley's experience as part of the George Washington University Women's+ Rugby Football Club.

News-style video covering the introduction of women’s hours at George Washington University’s Lerner Health and Wellness Center, featuring footage of gym equipment and workout spaces.

Redefining the Gym Experience

News piece on women's hours added to the George Washington University Lerner gym

Nisselue

Documentary-style video featuring a student involved in a campus recycling and sustainability club discussing efforts to hold George Washington University accountable for its recycling commitments and improve sustainable practices on campus.

A Greener Campus

Short Form Video

Archival video edit for Sustainable Culture Lab (SCL) featuring founder Barret Holmes Pitner discussing the concept of Eutopia. The video uses close-up footage of Pitner speaking directly to the camera, with on-screen captions highlighting his explanation of the term and its meaning.

Eûtopia

Short form video edited from archival video about eûtopia, a real good place.

The American Cycle

Short form video edited with graphics about philosophy of American Cycle.

These Instagram Reels were created within my internship with The Sustainable Culture Lab, synthesizing their philosophy into video format.

Educational news video discussing the Revolution Wind offshore wind project and renewable energy policy in the United States. Features student presenters speaking directly to the camera, supported by informational graphics, government documents, and on-screen captions.

Trump's Battle with Wind Power

News-style video featuring an interview about environmental advocacy and clean energy initiatives. The video combines interview footage with scenes of climate protests, solar panels, and on-screen captions discussing environmental policy and community benefits.

Floating Offshore Wind

News-style video examining offshore wind energy development and the challenges facing the industry. Features interviews with a student reporter and policy advocate Josh Kaplowitz, alongside footage of offshore wind turbines, construction equipment, and news headlines.

Public Solar Panels

These short form videos were created in a climate reporting course. The right two videos are within the wind energy beat. The left video was a group editing project focused on public solar panels.

Photography

Photos of George Washington University Women's+ Rugby Football Club

A George Washington University women’s rugby player wearing a blue jersey with the number 3 stands on the field during a game.

GW rugby players in blue and opposing players in dark jerseys run toward the ball during an active play on the field.

GW women’s rugby players in blue jerseys face off against opponents in dark jerseys as they compete for possession of the ball.

GW women’s rugby players sprint across the grass after opponents during a match, with trees and parked cars in the background.

GW women’s rugby players lift a teammate in a blue jersey to catch the ball during a lineout, while opposing players in dark jerseys reach up to contest the throw.

A close-up of a rugby player’s legs in pink socks and cleats as she runs across the grass.

A GW women’s rugby player smiles broadly in a close-up portrait, with a brick wall in the background.

GW women’s rugby players in blue jerseys and opponents in dark jerseys bind together in a scrum to contest possession of the ball.

Rugby players in blue and dark jerseys crouch low and engage in play on the field.

Photos of Sustainable Culture Lab event with the Haitian Project

A woman wearing glasses and a dark outfit sits with her hands clasped during a Sustainable Culture Lab event, with colorful artwork displayed behind her.

A buffet table features an assortment of food, including salads, vegetables, bread, and other dishes, arranged in serving bowls.

Three people chat and smile together in a bright hallway during the Sustainable Culture Lab event with the Haitian Project.

A bearded man gestures with one hand raised while speaking at a Sustainable Culture Lab event, with colorful artwork in the background.

A woman wearing glasses speaks to another attendee in front of framed artwork and a display featuring a portrait.

A woman wearing glasses gestures while speaking with other attendees at the event.

Writing

Revolution Wind is Finally Up and Running

The third-largest offshore wind project in the United States, Revolution Wind, sent energy to the Connecticut and Rhode Island power grids for the first time on Saturday, March 14, the company announced.

Read Article

GWU First-Years Raise Concerns Over Student Health Center Care

First-year students at The George Washington University complain that the Student Health Center’s shortage of appointment availability, high wait times, and lack of necessary medical equipment keep it from providing adequate care to students.

Read Article

Using Creative Nonfiction to Retake Control of Your Mind

Liza McDonough, a junior at the George Washington University, uses creative storytelling to feel more in control of her mental health conditions.

Read Article

Previously Published Articles

Neutral Citizen Journalism is a student-run, independent political journal. Our mission is to compile accessible news free of partisanship.

Mackenzie contributed articles covering political and current events topics during her time in high school.

Read Published Work