CONVERSATIONS
Reporting on Disasters
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Highlighting Communities
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Embracing Stories
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Covering Disaster Policies
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Reporting on Disasters ~ Highlighting Communities ~ Embracing Stories ~ Covering Disaster Policies ~
About Me
I’m a Pasadena-based journalist who reports on human interest stories. I enjoy listening to stories about culture, history, and resilience.
In Pasadena Unified School District, I assumed the role of Director of Multimedia for my school newspaper, co-introducing audio and video content regarding major district decisions and grassroots efforts. I’m also a part-time reporter at the award-winning Colorado Boulevard Newspaper, where I cover weekly city council meetings.
Since July 2025, I've been an active member of the USC Annenberg Media Action Project Advisory Board. As a part of the project, I cover the impacts of the Los Angeles Wildfires while building meaningful connections with Pasadena Star-News, the Los Angeles Times, and National Public Radio.
Even when I engage in policy writing and academic research, I always start on the ground — with my pen, paper and microphone. Giving students access to digital media tools ensures that high schoolers of all backgrounds can benefit from local opportunities when they discover a story. Everyone has something to contribute to a conversation.
Andrew Sweet