narrative style

also known as literary journalism

• “The Sunshine Boys,” The Columbian, July 17, 2005: “Want a reason to feel positive and inspired about life?” text only
  
  
• “Mystery of the Maestro,” The Columbian, Feb. 19, 2006: “A Spanish conductor commutes from Barcelona to perform with the Vancouver Symphony, creating a curiosity about just what motivates such a man.” text only
  
  
• “Jesus Christ: Rock Star,” The Columbian, Feb. 10, 2008: “About casting the role of the Messiah and trying to live up to the part.”
  
  
• “Impersonator Blues,” The Columbian, Nov. 13, 2005: “What's an Elvis impersonator doing in Vancouver, Wash.?” text only
  
  
• “Twists of Fate, Turn of Figure,” The Columbian, Feb,. 23, 2007: “Spirituality mixes with abstract sculpture in this multimedia profile that features slideshows, video and an interactive timeline.” text only / multimedia
  
  
• “Water Boy,” The Columbian, Sept. 23, 2007: “Wanting to contribute to his high school somehow, this young man joins the football team, only not as a player.”
  
  
• “For Her, It's All About the Music,” The Columbian, Aug. 15, 2004: “Trapped in a body that physically won't do what she wants, this young woman finds an escape through attending concerts.” text only
  
  
• “Battle Ground Team Gets a High Five,” The Columbian, April 29, 2007: “A small town starts to come of age, as represented by its teens taking a trip to the big city to match brains with the best in the region.” text only
  
  

• “Witness to the Unraveling,” The Columbian, Nov. 11, 2006: “A monument to the fall of the Republican dynasty.” text only
  
  
• “Portrait of a Photographer,” The Columbian, Dec. 19, 2006: “Want to go behind the scenes in a mall photography studio around Christmas time?” text only
  
  
• “Author Hopes Pitch will be a Hit,” The Columbian, Aug. 25, 2006: “One man's quest to write the next great American novel.” text only
  
  
• "Mt. View Star Ponders his Next Act,” The Columbian, May 17, 2007: “A talented teenager gets accepted into a prestigious college musical theater program but can't find a way to raise the money to go.” text only
  
  
• “Baldy, the Barber,” The Columbian, Dec. 19, 2004: “This small-town haircutter, with a memorable nickname, focuses on what he does best: The buzz.” text only
  
  
• “Underneath the Portrait,” The Columbian, Feb. 13, 2005: “Latosha Williams describes her life this way: 'Every entrepreneur, every artist, started in the dirt. That's what I'm doing.'”
  
  
• “Class Notes,” The Columbian, May 21, 2006: “Demonstrating just how busy the ambitious kids in high school are today.” text only
  
  
• “Silence on Stage,” The Columbian, May 12, 2006: “What a comedy night is like when no one can hear the laughter.” text only
  
  
• “Under His Wing,” The Columbian, July 18, 2004: “Bird rescue becomes a bizarre lifestyle for this guy.” text only
  
  
• “Dancing with Her Destiny,” The Columbian, April 4, 2004: “A young athlete gets a chance to compete on a world stage but declines. Why?” text only
  
  
• “Freeway Panhandlers,” The Columbian, Sept. 17, 2000: “Spend some time with -- and get to know the tricks of -- the beggars who stand at highway exit ramps.” text only
  
  
• “When Adolescence Meets Adulation,” The Columbian, Oct. 30, 2002: “Violin prodigy Andy Liang learns early that his gift comes with costs.”
  
  
• “Opossum Passion,” The Columbian, Feb. 13, 2004: “Some people sleep with pet dogs and cats. This guy cuddles with an oppossum.” text only
  
  
• “The Last Milkman,” The Columbian, May, 20, 2001: “There is this one guy left in Clark County still bringing milk bottles to the door.” text only