Sarah Davies is a multimedia journalist and Executive Editor at Marshall University’s The Parthenon, where she spearheads coverage of campus life, education innovation, and Appalachian culture. Based in Huntington, West Virginia, her work bridges student perspectives with community narratives through print, radio, and social media.
Sarah Davies began her journalism career at Marshall University, where she quickly rose from contributing writer to Executive Editor of The Parthenon. Her early work focused on amplifying student voices, particularly through investigative pieces on campus policies and student welfare. By 2024, she expanded her reach as a Weekend Host at WALK FM, blending local music coverage with community storytelling.
This 2024 analysis explores how Gen Z journalists are redefining news consumption through TikTok and Instagram. Davies interviews student reporters nationwide, highlighting innovative formats like 60-second explainers and interactive polls. The article underscores her commitment to media literacy, with a focus on combating misinformation through accessible storytelling.
A 2023 deep dive into Marshall University’s zero-waste programs, featuring interviews with facility managers and student activists. Davies pairs data on reduced carbon emissions with human-interest narratives, such as a profile of a biology major who launched a dorm composting collective. The piece led to increased alumni funding for green infrastructure.
In this 2024 radio feature, Davies profiles indie venues in Huntington, West Virginia, that survived COVID-19 through creative pivots like drive-in concerts. The segment includes live recordings from emerging artists and a candid interview with a venue owner who leveraged TikTok to crowdsource renovations.
Davies prioritizes stories about grassroots educational programs, particularly those involving student-led initiatives. A recent pitch she accepted focused on a high school coding bootcamp that reduced regional dropout rates by 22%. Successful angles include cross-generational mentorship or unique partnerships between schools and local businesses.
She actively seeks case studies about universities implementing AI fact-checking tools or AR journalism labs. For example, her 2024 piece on Marshall’s VR newsroom simulator came from a professor’s pitch that included demo access to the technology.
Davies rarely covers national trends but will dive deep into localized cultural phenomena. A 2023 article about Appalachian quilt-making collectives preserving oral histories exemplifies her interest in tradition-meets-innovation narratives.
“The best stories don’t just inform—they create ripples of change.”
