Sophia Darlings
Newsroom InternEducation: Boise State University
Highlights
- Born and raised in Silicon Valley… forever a Cali girly <3
- Brutally honest, while upholding the importance of all things fair and relative.
- Retired YouTuber.
Experience
I am currently in my junior year at Boise State University studying my major in Communications, along with a minor in Journalism and certificate in Social Media Creator. I am originally from San Jose, California and have been residing over in Boise since late 2019. Throughout my years in high school, I have been attending numerous concerts and private music events, including Q&A and meet-and-greet sessions with popular artists within the music industry. Since moving to Boise, my passion for the behind-the-scenes aspects in the music industry has greatly influenced my path in wanting to pursue a career in the world of journalism.
During my sophomore year at Boise State, I have decided to partake in the journalism minor. Since then, I have covered stories on womens' social justice issues, specifically with abortion rights and EMTALA. I have interviewed with one of the co-founders of the Idaho Rights Abortion Organization, as well as have had the opportunity to interview some Boise folks about their views on this topic. The whole experience of interviewing the public and medical professionals, studying and reviewing federal documents, writing notes and interview questions, and filming and editing a story on a topic that I have so much passion for, it has given me an insight into the world of journalism and has made me decide that this is my calling – to serve the public by speaking truth through resilience and fairness.
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Boise Fire’s Station 5 is now in service after a grand opening on Friday Oct. 18. The new station is equipped with upgrades that aim to help the city reach its sustainable energy goals. -
Stanley Mayor Steve Botti says that small businesses in the Sawtooth Valley town lost about $1.5 million dollars in revenue from the Wapiti fire that has burned more than 128,000 acres with 85% containment. -
Voters are required to show ID when they cast a ballot. Accepted forms include: an Idaho driver’s license or ID card, a passport or federal ID, a tribal ID or a concealed weapons license. -
Seasonal vaccines for COVID 19, the flu and RSV are now available. -
On Saturday morning, about a hundred cars, pick-up trucks and a few motorcycles decked in pro-Trump flags, gathered at the Ann Morrison park in Boise. They were there for a cruise organized by the far right conservative group Idaho Liberty dogs in support of the former president. -
High and middle school students learned about the dangers of fentanyl use at the first Treasure Valley Youth Fentanyl Summit seminar. -
Boise School District Board members and families met Monday evening to talk about expanding student mental health. The board has been working with Communities for Youth to start suicide prevention programs and curriculum throughout the district. -
The 100 Deadliest Days is the time between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend in Idaho when there is a rise in risky driving behavior. -
The Wapiti fire started at the end of July by lightning. It’s now burned more than 110,000 acres and is just 4% contained. -
Artist Michael Norsk uses painting to help manage his mental health. Now, he’s hoping his experience and art can create support for others with similar struggles.
