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Hanna Williford

I am a creative and enthusiastic reporter with extensive social media, broadcasting,emceeing, writing and photography, experience. I have a passion for storytelling and engaging audiences across a variety of platforms.

Social Media Experience

As a social media manager, I have played an integral role in creating and growing CBUStoday's Instagram page to 68,000+. My content style varies from sit-down interviews with athletes like Will Howard,  Jacy Sheldon, and Triston McKenzie to behind-the-scenes looks at victorious teams around the city.

I also provide the Columbus Clippers with photo and video content (including the most-liked photo to-date) for their Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter accounts, including brainstorming content ideas, collaborating with the graphic design team, and executing interviews with players and fans that showcase the players' personalities and stay on-trend. 

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Hot Takes with Hanna: Season scorecard

Editor Hanna here. For every football game this season, I shared my hot takes about about how games would play out. Now that the season’s over, let’s look back at my record.
Some of my hot takes were too hot. Against Michigan, I predicted a 25-point victory and holding Michigan to 10 points. As we know, that sadly didn’t pan out.
A handful of my hot takes hit the mark perfectly. Before the first game, I gave three hot takes for the season that all became true. First, I predicted the Buc...
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The Buckeyes are National Champions: Here's everything you missed

Ohio State football brought home the hardware to Columbus after winning their first National Championship since 2015, and the first-ever for head coach Ryan Day. In case you missed the action, we have everything from player interviews to the trophy presentation.
Buckeye Donuts or Dunkin’ Donuts? We asked the players that question and more at Media Day ahead of the big game. Check it out:We attended Ohio State’s open practice in Mercedes-Benz stadium. Did you know they warm up to “Hang on Slo...
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Ohio State rose to the occasion against Oregon

The Buckeyes woke up and smelled the roses. Here’s what you need to know about the 41-21 takedown of the Ducks, and what’s next for the Bucks.
After a hot start due to a Jeremiah Smith touchdown within the first minute of the game, the Buckeyes never let up on Oregon. Smith was electric out of the gate, setting OSU’s freshman single-game receiving yards record with 187 yards, in addition to seven catches and two touchdowns. Rightfully so, he was named the Offensive MVP.Defensively, Cody Simo...
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Ohio State will host the first College Football Playoff game in Ohio Stadium

The College Football Playoff committee has spoken. The No. 8 seeded Ohio State Buckeyes will host the No. 9 Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday, Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. in Ohio Stadium. This is the first time the Buckeyes are hosting a College Football Playoff game, and it marks the first game played in Ohio Stadium in December.Tickets go on sale Thursday, Dec. 12 at 10 a.m. Before the first round kicks off, get the rundown on both teams:Vetting the VolsBetting on the BucksThe winner will advance to the...
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Dreaming of gold: Olympians with ties to Columbus and Ohio competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics

Light the torch and cue that iconic Olympics theme song — we’re ready for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics happening Friday, July 26 through Sunday, Aug. 11.At this summer’s Olympic Games, approximately 10,500 athletes from 206 National Olympic Committees will compete across 32 sports — including some new ones. Since we’re all about keeping it local, we’ve rounded up five Paris 2024 Olympians with ties to Columbus or Ohio that you should keep your eye on. Let the Games begin.
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Inspiring sisters: Jacy and Emmy Sheldon

Jacy Sheldon is one of the best Ohio State basketball players to ever come through the program. In her fifth season with the Buckeyes, she surpassed 1,500 career points — becoming just the 17th player in program history to do so.

But Jacy’s relationship with her younger sister Emmy — the team’s biggest cheerleader — might be more moving than her skills on the court.

After attending Dublin Coffman High School, Jacy became a Buckeye and is still able to see her sister often — especially since sh

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