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Makiya Seminera
@makseminera
@chalkbeat reporter in chicago | reach me at [email protected] | uf alumna | past: @ap
Chicago, IL
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    Makiya Seminera
    @makseminera
    May 11
    Today is my first day as a @Chalkbeat reporter! After about two years, my contract ended with @AP at the end of February. While at AP, I wore a lot of hats — but one I really loved wearing was being an education reporter. Now I get to do it full-time with @chalkbeatCHI!
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    Makiya Seminera
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    Apr 1, 2024
    Today was my first day with @AP as a state government reporter in North Carolina — a dream job I’ve been so thrilled to start. I’ll be covering the legislative session, the 2024 election and anything else NC politics has to offer! For any tips, email me at [email protected].
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    Makiya Seminera
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    Nov 7, 2022
    As @TheAlligator Editorial Board, we’re making a formal request to Ben Sasse for a sit-down interview. No vetted questions, either. The UF community has a lot of questions, and we’re here to ask them.
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    The Alligator
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    Nov 7, 2022
    EDITORIAL: “DEAR BEN SASSE, You may have seen our coverage, but we haven’t met yet. Not to say we haven’t tried — phone calls, emails, you name it. Now that you’re wrapping up your presidential selection, there’s no better time to chat.” alligator.org/article/2022/1…
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    Makiya Seminera
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    Sep 11, 2023
    here’s some breaking news: I started as a national real-time reporter covering the Southeast for @mcclatchy today! I’m so thrilled to continue my time here after amazing experiences at @newsobserver and @thestate. For any tips, shoot me an email at [email protected].
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    Makiya Seminera
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    Aug 1, 2022
    Now that Fall 2022 apps are out, time for personal news: I’ll be coming back to @TheAlligator this semester as Fall 2022 Editor-in-Chief! I’m truly honored to continue our paper’s legacy as we enter a semester where our commitment to the community is as important as ever.
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    Makiya Seminera
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    May 31, 2022
    it’s official @thestate 🥹
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    Makiya Seminera
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    Oct 11, 2022
    Sen. Ben Sasse’s visit to UF campus is making national waves, including on @NPR’s All Things Considered. I can’t express how honored I was to be able to speak on @TheAlligator’s coverage. With that being said, stay tuned for more reporting from us on the developing issue.
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    The Alligator
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    Oct 11, 2022
    LISTEN: Alligator Editor-in-Chief @makseminera talks Ben Sasse’s forums and subsequent protests with @SachaPfeiffer in today’s @npratc. npr.org/2022/10/11/112…
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    Makiya Seminera
    @makseminera
    Mar 25, 2024
    Friday was my last day as a national real-time reporter for @mcclatchy — a place I’m thankful I had my first job and two fantastic internships. The coworkers (and friends) I’ve met along the way are unparalleled. Although bittersweet, I’m excited for what’s next 🫶 stay tuned!
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    Makiya Seminera
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    Jun 5, 2023
    best bday present a girl could ask for: starting my internship on the @newsobserver’s politics desk (spoiler alert: I already got one story under my belt 🤭) for any and all NC-politics related scoops, email me at [email protected] :)
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    North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announces his new initiative to curb gun violence and gun thefts
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    Makiya and Anna stand in front of the Governor’s Mansion after the governor’s press conference
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    Makiya Seminera
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    Feb 16, 2023
    Looks like I’ll be reporting at a new statehouse this summer! I’m absolutely thrilled that I’ll be joining the talented team @newsobserver on the politics desk. So incredibly thankful to everyone who helped me get here, and I can’t wait to get started!
    The New & Observer’s interns for Summer 2023 are top row, from left: Brianna Atkinson, Anna Connors, Elizabeth Egan, Madison Hricik, Jazper Lu. The second row from left: Steven Matthews, Chrysta Nichols, Makiya Seminera, Andrea Tamayo, Jayla Webb.
    The News & Observer announces its 2023 class of summer interns
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    Makiya Seminera
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    Jun 19, 2022
    My first front page story @thestate! I’m honored to share the cover of this Sunday’s paper with some incredible stories from the newsroom’s finest :) (also made for a pretty neat thing to send my dad on Father’s Day 🥲)
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    Makiya Seminera
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    Oct 10, 2022
    I’m here at @UF’s Emerson Alumni Hall ahead of Sen. @BenSasse’s arrival for his three forums with faculty, students and staff. The first forum starts at 1:15 p.m. The last forum will end at 4:45 p.m. Follow this thread for more updates. @TheAlligator
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    Makiya Seminera
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    Aug 26, 2023
    I’ll take any excuse to visit my friends and family in FL, but this time I’m bringing back a memento from my quick trip! Last night, I won first place in the college division for breaking news at the @SPJFla Sunshine State Awards! Truly great way to cap off my time at UF <3
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    Makiya Seminera
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    Nov 1, 2022
    I’m here outside Emerson Alumni Hall leading @TheAlligator’s protest team for Sen. Ben Sasse’s meeting. @LucilleLannigan, @Aidandisto, @sophia_bailly and @noroneill will be on the ground reporting. @RaeRiiskPhoto and @Friedenbergphot will be here taking photos. Follow for more:
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