WRITING
Rayna pitched and wrote this piece for CNN.com after stumbling across a unique story in her neighborhood Facebook group.
Associated Press & Columbia Missourian - "Truck stop chapels provide place of worship for truckers"
Rayna pitched and wrote this story about an organization that allows truckers to find religious community while on the road. It was published in print and online in the Columbia Missourian, along with the accompanying video she produced. This story was picked up by the Associated Press and published in various outlets nationwide, including U.S. News & World Report, San Francisco Chronicle, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, The Washington Times, and New Haven Register.
Columbia Missourian - "The Quorus: Voices spread a message of social justice"
Index on Censorship - "Corruption report sends Maldives' journalist into flight"
Rayna interviewed Zaheena Rasheed, an exiled Maldivian journalist, about the downfall of press freedom in her home country, and why she chose to leave. The original article, published by Global Journalist, was picked up and republished by Index on Censorship.
Global Journalist - "Islamic dress debate provides fodder for artists"