Lauren Lavelle

I'm a graduate of Rider University's journalism program and have a passion for honest, dedicated journalism. I was previously a newsroom intern at The Asbury Park Press in Neptune, N.J. and an editorial intern at Working Mother Magazine in New York, N.Y. I also served as executive editor for Rider's student newspaper The Rider News. Currently, I serve as an assistant editor at MJH Life Sciences in Iselin, N.J. where I am involved in all aspects of the editorial process for several leading pharmaceutical publications.

I have extensive experience with writing, editing, online content management and research. I am always eager to learn and adapt to different environments.

I am seeking journalism opportunities in the New York/ New Jersey areas and would love to connect with you!

The Journal Publications • 9th January 2023

Colts Neck Postman Retires After 40 Years

On a typical day, Hiller would have been well out the door by 9 am and into the thick of his mail-carrying route for the Colts Neck Post Office. He would start with deliveries to Huddy’s Inn on Route 537, travel along Hockhockson Road, Swimming River Road and Lakeside Drive before finishing up on Camelot Drive with 400 deliveries in total – every day, for 40 years.

The Journal Publications • 19th July 2022

Remembering Former Holmdel Mayor, Navy Veteran Art Davey

Even after his reign concluded, Davey stayed active in the community and was eventually awarded a Key to the City and a Plaque of Recognition for Outstanding Service at the 2021 Memorial Day Ceremony.

The Journal Publications • 19th March 2021

Local Places to Explore the Outdoors This Spring and Summer

Local Places to Explore the Outdoors This Spring and Summer After months of isolation due to the ongoing threat of COVID-19, many people are itching for a safe, fun way to get some fresh air that doesn’t involve taking a short walk around the block. Why not take a quick drive to one of New Jersey’s many beautiful, scenic parks? Jam-packed with family-friendly, fun activities, the following parks will definitely cure that cabin fever.

The Journal Publications • 6th January 2021

Red Bank Teacher Partners with Sister to Help Ugandan Children

For many, the word “education” has been defined differently in 2020. Books now live inside computer screens; pencils and paper have been exchanged for keyboards and Word documents; and many classrooms sit empty, the usual occupants at home, trying their best to grasp their lessons as a pandemic surges around them. But what about children in third-world countries who have never had access to books at all, let alone the online version

nj • 19th August 2020

Warren County planning director cycles his way down every road

On any given day, while driving along the scenic roads of Warren County, one can find views of the glistening Delaware Water Gap, the grassy peak of Kittatinny Mountain and the rolling hills of Allamuchy and Jenny Jump. One may also get a quick glance of a man cruising around on a 1998 specialized crossroads bicycle, periodically stopping to take pictures of the lush greenery and abundant wildlife.

nj • 3rd May 2020

New Jersey ice cream parlors stay afloat, but can they avoid a summer meltdown?

For many, an old-fashioned ice cream sundae is the cherry on top of a perfect summer day. Whether you get a cup of hard vanilla with rainbow sprinkles from the ice cream shop down the street, or a soft serve swirl cone from the crowded counter on the boardwalk, ice cream is an essential part of a classic Jersey summer and many can’t imagine a season without it.

nj • 9th April 2020

Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity and Raritan Valley Habitat Youth launch 'Shelter Strong’

As the coronavirus continues to rear its angry head throughout New Jersey and stay-at-home orders remain in place, many fall into a pattern of binge-watching and couch-sitting. But fear not, the Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity and its youth group, Raritan Valley Habitat Youth, have a solution for those feeling the sedentary effects of social distancing.

nj • 25th March 2020

Sprawling horse farm in Livingston to be preserved

Among the condominium complexes, shopping centers and eateries in Livingston sits 10 acres of picturesque pastures where more than 36 miniature horses once roamed, much to the delight of passing motorists and patients at the Saint Barnabas Medical Center, which sits near the sprawling fields.

The Rider News • 6th March 2019

Dean steps down from position due to religious beliefs

Cynthia Newman, current dean of Rider’s College of Business Administration (CBA), has resigned from her leadership position, stating that her religious views were compromised in the aftermath of the administration’s decision to eliminate Chick-fil-A as a campus dining option.

The Rider News • 19th September 2018

Lawsuit seeks to protect students’ academic freedom

An additional lawsuit attempting to block the sale of Westminster Choir College (WCC) was filed against Rider on Sept. 10, joining the two previous lawsuits in the fight for WCC.

Asbury Park Press • 10th July 2018

Lakewood to spend $2 million for sidewalks on busy roadways

LAKEWOOD — Cars flew by from both directions on Gudz Road at alarming speeds as Shimshon Sendler walked among the leaves and trash mere inches from the whirring traffic. On most mornings, Sendler, 25, cautiously walks down one of Lakewood’s most notoriously busy roads.

Asbury Park Press • 27th June 2018

Organic juice bar creates community in Atlantic Highlands

Tucked away on the corner of Washington Street and 1st Avenue among the picturesque buildings of Atlantic Highlands, sits an organic juice bar one would typically find along the busy streets of New York City.

Asbury Park Press • 29th May 2018

Giant potholes riddle New Jersey roads, cause car damage

Just as surely as birds return from their journeys south and flowers bloom after a long winter, potholes are riddling the roads of New Jersey, popping tires, denting mufflers and rattling the wallets of frustrated drivers everywhere.

Asbury Park Press • 21st May 2018

Waretown students are sending their science project into space

WARETOWN - Ten-year-old Joey Weissenburger sat comfortably at his desk and sorted through a pile of lima beans amidst the chaos of his elementary school classroom. He gestured to a visitor to look at the squares of fabric on his left.

The Rider News • 7th March 2018

BREAKING: Female student hit by snowplow

Sophomore marketing major Rithika Ramasubbu was struck by a snowplow around 2 p.m. on March 7 as she was walking near Lincoln Hall during the storm, according to Public Safety Sgt. Donald Edwards.

The Rider News • 24th October 2017

Princeton graduate turns trash into riches

The drive down New York Avenue in Trenton is like any other drive down the back roads of one of Rider’s neighboring towns. Old, abandoned body shops line the streets and people linger, having conversations on front stoops. At the end of New York Avenue sits TerraCycle, a recycling company dedicated to making the earth a cleaner place by finding sustainable solutions for everyday products.

Working Mother • 23rd June 2017

3 Things Every Parent Needs to Know About Snapchat's New Safety-Compromising Maps Feature

Since its release in September 2011, the popular app Snapchat has been no stranger to controversy. With photos, videos and messages that disappear within seconds after sending, Snapchat has been the center of countless sexting and cyberbullying scandals throughout its years of availability in the Apple and Android app stores.

Working Mother • 16th June 2017

Scientist Kindly Moves NASA Shirts from Boys' Clothing Section to Girls'

All little girls are different. Whether she likes science experiments and robots or sticks to sparkles and princesses, she should get to express her interests and preferences through what she wears. Unfortunately, when it comes to clothing, girls don’t have a large range of options to choose from, with racks focusing on stereotypically girly options of butterflies, unicorns and pink, pink, pink.

Working Mother • 12th June 2017

Mom Furious After School Photography Company Photoshops in Missing Teeth on 8-Year-Old Boy

On the left is the school photo Australian mom Angela Pickett received before contacting the photo company and asking for the original, unretouched photo on the right. If they really had to admit it, most moms would confess that their child isn't picture perfect at every moment, especially during adolescence when braces and blemishes take over their faces. Even though it;s impossible for your child to look flawless in every photo, you still proudly display every adorably awkward school photo in

Working Mother • 2nd June 2017

Bloom Method Is the Weird Exercise That Has Pregnant Women Making Their Baby Bumps Disappear

Being pregnant is not an easy task. Going through the motions of normal, everyday, non-pregnant life with a basketball-size weight attached to your belly often results in extreme exhaustion and, often times, stretch marks that seem to appear overnight. At one point or another, most pregnant moms wish they could remove their growing bellies for a few hours a day for the sake of a little comfort.