Allyson Waller is a senior journalism major at the University of Texas at Austin. As an aspiring journalist interested in covering politics and social issues, Allyson is excited to produce case studies exploring media practices in today’s democracy as it pertains to politics, partisanship, and community segmentation. In the past, Allyson has interned at The Texas Tribune and the Miami Herald and looks forward to integrating her journalism experience with her work examining media ethics.