Mea Griffin

November 21, 2023 Newscast: Why travel over this Thanksgiving holiday could be one of the busiest in years, and the valley company helping amputees, plus a preview of the ASU v. Arizona Territorial Cup game. youtube.com/watch?v=GwxpXv…

Catch the full video of Thursday's special edition of Cronkite News below. ⛵ We hit the waterways in Arizona to see just how much water recreation adds to the economy and communities of our state. youtube.com/watch?v=usR3WZ…

Experts say this holiday season will be one of the busiest in the last 20 years, with travel surging to pre-pandemic levels and beyond, and they remind travelers to ensure they are prepared before getting to the airport. @lux_butler writes. cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2023/11/17/hol…

Here’s what you missed on yesterday’s newcast: The outcome of several big elections across the state, plus Maricopa County will spend opioid settlement money to help victims of the drug epidemic and ASU prepares to play UCLA this weekend. youtube.com/watch?v=QPeW7p…

November 7, 2023 Newscast: The NBA begins its in-season tournament, plus the battle of the marching bands comes to Flagstaff and a look at the issues Arizonans are voting on as they head to the polls. youtube.com/watch?v=PU6IiZ…

I’m only as good as the people behind the camera who make it so. My first live shot went smoothly thanks to the work of @sivanplotkin @mtgriffi_12 @janaebradford7 and of course @b_martinez__ behind the camera keeping me in check! @cronkitenews

My job search is underway as l'm graduating from @Cronkite_ASU in December. Here's my reel recapping my 3.5 years of experience producing, sharing stories and reporting news locally and nationally. Thank you to everyone who has helped me along my journey! youtu.be/CWWa6VwkOlo

A local Tennessee rope rescue team saved a hunting dog after it fell into a deep cave three days prior. Officials said Charlie was trapped about 40 feet deep down an extremely narrow cave shaft on English Mountain.

3 sea turtles released into their natural habitat after rehabbing in Florida apnews.com/article/sea-tu…

For the first time since 2001, the @Dbacks are returning to the World Series. As ticket prices from resellers skyrocket, fans look for a way to attend the World Series. cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2023/10/25/how…

On our latest newscast: Preparations are starting for the World Series, the House elects a new speaker, and we look at new proposals to improve the voting process in Arizona. youtube.com/watch?v=8uUBTR…

As Israeli invasion forces sit at the ready on the Gaza border, aid shipments still await entry into the enclave. The UN secretary-general visited the site and pushed for a resolution. Watch part of @Leila_MA's report. to.pbs.org/3MzB3rB

Growing up, Darius Rucker's family was always rich in love — in large part, he says, because of his mom. She is the namesake of his newest album, "Carolyn's Boy." "This is definitely the most personal record I've made," @dariusrucker tells @GeoffRBennett.

Prepare for Saturday's ASU vs Washington Huskies game with @rva_14's photo essay showcasing the Sun Devil's valiant effort against the Colorado Buffaloes last Saturday. cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2023/10/13/pho…

At 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, when the annular solar eclipse peaked, more than 2,000 people at the Lowell Observatory broke into applause as they witnessed the “ring of fire.” @kateduffyy writes about the event. cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2023/10/17/ann…

Watch our newscast: How a referee shortage is changing the way high school football games are played, the plan for an open Arizona primary election, plus, who will lead @ASU against @USC this weekend after a series of injuries? youtube.com/watch?v=NJjMRR…

Extremely honored and excited to have a newscast I produced for @cronkitenews nominated for an Emmy! Journalism is a group effort so I can’t thank everyone at Cronkite enough for playing a role in shaping me into the journalist and person I am today. I’m forever grateful ❤️

My last day producing with these beautiful ladies for @cronkitenews! It’s so bittersweet but I’m so grateful for all the opportunities and for everything I’ve learned!

Today marks the last day of being in the Cronkite News room this semester. Thank to you Julio, my wonderful director, for my first Wally award. Congrats to @mtgriffi_12 for your first Wally! Finally, thank you to everyone in the newsroom for everything this semester!