Alex Lewis

Twitter: @alexlewismedia Professor: Juan González Class: Investigative Reporting Takeaway: I learned firsthand how quickly a story can change, and that in the face of overwhelming odds, one must always persist to get the facts straight. My project changed completely because of COVID-19, and remote work made getting in touch with and talking to government officials even harder. It also made going out to get footage and interview a risky and dangerous proposition. But I think the biggest learning experience was how much reporting can affect others, especially those vulnerable, in your community. Just days before publication, New Brunswick unveiled new programs for the homeless, which forced me to re-edit my video. But it showed that my persistence may have made a difference in the city's response.