PhD/MFA. teacher. alleged writer. literary + cultural studies scholar. sometimes: design + translation. 







Journalism Awards


2013
Best Podcast, Sanford St. Martin Trust Awards: “The Jewish Revival in Poland,” Sounds Jewish, The Guardian
2006
Best American Crime Writing: “Sex Thief,” Cleveland Scene

1st Place, Best Consumer Reporting, Ohio SPJ Awards: “All The President’s Men,” Cleveland Scene


1st Place Public Service, Ohio Excellence In Journalism: “All The President’s Men,” Cleveland Scene

2nd Place Community/Local Coverage, Ohio Excellence In Journalism: “Suicide Bridge,” Cleveland Scene
2nd Place Technology Writing, Ohio Excellence In Journalism: “Kill Bill,” Cleveland Scene


1st Place Community/Local Coverage, Ohio Excellence In Journalism: “Stoll Survivors,” Cleveland Scene

2nd Place, Best Social Justice Reporting, Ohio SPJ Awards: “Stoll Survivors,” Cleveland Scene

2005
Best in Ohio: Essays, Ohio Excellence In Journalism 
(for a series of columns I wrote about “brain drain” while working at The Akron Beacon Journal)


2004
Fellowship, The Academy of Alternative Journalism, Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University























thumbnail image: Hugo Ball,  Karawane, 1917