This video package focuses on the Richard D. Parker Memorial Victory Gardens in Boston, exploring how volunteers restore this historic World War II garden after winter damage. Through interviews and visuals of cleanup and rebuilding, the story highlights the community effort required to maintain over 500 garden plots and preserve one of the last remaining victory gardens in its original location, emphasizing its significance, seasonal challenges, and impact as a vital urban green space.

No Room Near Campus: Simmons Students Struggle With High Rent in Fenway is a 1:30-minute video journalism package produced and written by Micah Guillermo for COMM 322: Video Journalism at Simmons University. The segment explores the challenges Simmons University students face in finding affordable housing near campus, highlighting rising rent prices in Fenway and the impact on student life.

In this video, Mary Varney ’28 shares why pursuing a STEM major at a women-centered university can be incredibly empowering. She reflects on the supportive academic environment, mentorship opportunities, and the confidence students gain when women lead in science and research spaces. Produced as part of the Studio 5 team, this video was created through my work in the university’s Communications and Marketing department to highlight student experiences and opportunities, including where to find research fellowships on campus.

Mary Varney ’28 discusses how she is using the Neurobiology track of the Neuroscience major to prepare for medical school, immersing herself in subjects such as organic chemistry, molecular biology, and the biological mechanisms that shape brain function. This video was produced through my work with the Studio 5 team in the university’s Communications and Marketing office, where I helped create student spotlight content that showcases academic pathways and ambitions.

In this video, Amelia McNeil ’26 shares her experience as a Communications major, highlighting the skills, opportunities, and creative pathways the program offers. The video was created as part of my work with the Studio 5 team in the university’s Communications and Marketing department, where I helped produce student-focused content that showcases academic programs and student voices.