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Biography

I am finishing my final year as an English student at Trinity College Dublin. During my time there, I have gained skills in the areas of news reporting, arts and cultural journalism and interviewing. I spent 2021 until 2023 in TN2 as both Deputy Theatre editor and subsequently Literature editor. During my time in these roles, I edited over fifty articles from multiple sections, ensuring their compliance with the style guide of the magazine. In the summer of 2022, I interned at Gay Community News, Ireland's longest-running free queer magazine and news outlet. I did this during the weekdays and continued in my part-time retail role on weekends. While there, I researched, wrote and published over thirty articles across a variety of topics related to the LGBTQ community. While there, I gained the skillset required for news reporting. I would write between 1-3 articles a day, often with a deadline of two hours each. I had the opportunity to interview the founder of BeLonGTo, Ireland's LGBTQ youth charity, which was the cover story on the October 2022 issue of the magazine. Most recently, I have undertaken the role of Deputy News Editor with the University Times. This has been an incredible opportunity to hone my skills in news reporting, allowing me to dissect and investigate topics that are at the heart of the student experience.

Content

Total articles 4

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  You may not like Trump. But his attempts to seize the Fed contain a lesson for liberals

  By Leah Downey

  Feb. 09, 2025

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  You may not like Trump, but his power grab for the economic levers is right. Liberals, take note!

  By Leah Downey

  Feb. 09, 2025

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  Our Money

  By Leah Downey

  Dec. 10, 2024

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Company Info

The University Times

The University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) is a public research university located in Oakland, Pittsburgh. Founded in 1787, it is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the United States and the oldest continuously chartered university west of the Allegheny Mountains. Pitt transitioned to a public state-related institution in 1966 and operates additional campuses in Bradford, Greensburg, Johnstown, and Titusville, along with specialized facilities like the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). Pitt offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across 17 schools and colleges, including the School of Medicine, Swanson School of Engineering, and Katz Graduate School of Business. The university is recognized for its high research activity, contributing to significant medical breakthroughs and maintaining strong collaborations with UPMC. With over 28,000 students, Pitt also has a vibrant student life, competing in NCAA Division I athletics as the Pitt Panthers and engaging in community traditions and events. The university plays a vital role in regional development through economic contributions and public health initiatives.