Daily Universe
Below are a few of the articles I wrote for the Daily Universe.
To see more of my Daily Universe articles, go to universe.byu.edu/author/alyssa-nielsen/.
To see more of my Daily Universe articles, go to universe.byu.edu/author/alyssa-nielsen/.
1. Utah works to reverse opioid overdose trends
universe.byu.edu/2017/03/27/reversing-opioid-overdose-trends/ I interviewed state lawmakers and policy advocates about Utah's opioid problem. I created a graphic and a podcast to accompany the article. The podcast examines the advocation of medical cannabis as an alternative to opioid prescriptions. |
2. Why Mormon millennials leave the church
universe.byu.edu/2017/06/01/religion-scholar-studies-why-millennials-leave-the-lds-church/ This is one of my most viewed articles I have written for the Daily Universe. I interviewed religious scholar Jana Riess, a BYU religion professor, and a millennial Mormon about the views and positions Millennials hold about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. |
3. Webcams, cameras create suspicion, paranoia
universe.byu.edu/2017/07/04/webcams-cameras-create-suspicion-paranoia/ As part of a news package I wrote about surveillance technologies, I wrote this piece about the psychological effects of knowing that someone could be watching us. It was a fascinating angle for me to examine. |
4. BYU alumnus masters karate throughout lifetime
http://universe.byu.edu/2016/03/19/byu-alumnus-masters-karate-throughout-lifetime1/ I interviewed and wrote about Jeremy Crook—LDS Institute coordinator and karate master. He had a unique hobby and perspective, and this story was a reminder to me that everyone has an interesting story. |