Macon Porterfield

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Macon Porterfield is a senior from Raleigh, NC, majoring in Media and Journalism, as well as English with a concentration in Writing, Editing and Digital Publishing. She has experience in graphic design, copyediting, social media, branding, creative advertising and creative writing. Following graduation, Macon hopes to pursue a career in creative advertising.

Medical students work countless hours. Here’s how that impacts them mentally.

The outside of UNC’s Emergency Room is pictured on Monday, April 15 2024. | Photo by…

The lasting mental health challenges post-COVID college shutdowns

Graphic of colorful COVID-19 cells. | Graphic by Macon Porterfield Story by Jasmine Baker Cover…

From then to now: A look at the implications of Covid-19 on mental health and beyond

Graphic by Macon Porterfield

Harm Reduction organizations around the Triangle are working to prevent unintentional overdoses

Story by Samuel Long Graphic by Macon Porterfield After Bella Grumet, a UNC-CH senior majoring…

Therapy dogs at Duke and UNC-CH help ease burden on patients they serve

Story by Noah Monroe Cover by Macon Porterfield For centuries, dogs have been described as…

The indoor climbing industry is booming, but the transition has changed the sport

Story by Samuel Long Visuals by Macon Porterfield CORRECTION: An earlier version of this article…

College dining halls deal with dietary restrictions

Story by Noah Monroe Visuals by Macon Porterfield As Stuart Wanamaker was pondering the cookie…