Jessily Crispyn

Jessily Crispyn is an Emmy-nominated journalist, located in Washington, DC. She currently works at NBC Washington as a Content Producer. Jessily graduated from American University Magna Cum Laude in May 2021 with a B.A. in journalism and a minor in Chinese. She has experience reporting, writing and editing articles, as well as field producing. Jessily has interned at a variety of organizations, such as Voice of America, The World of Chinese and 105.5 WDHA radio.

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NBC Washington • 24th March 2023

Members of Congress to Tour DC Jail Housing Dozens of Jan. 6 Defendants

Several members of Congress toured the DC jail on March 24, 2023 where 30 defendants charged in connection with the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol are being housed. I wrote this article for NBC Washington's website.

NBC Washington • 23rd January 2022

Woman ‘Assaulted With Knife' on DC Metro: WMATA

Police responded to a Metro station in DC on January 21, 2022 for a report of a person "assaulted with a knife." I wrote this article for NBC Washington's website.

Leaky Pipelines and Hidden Figures: How the District’s Lack of Gas Leak Transparency is a Safety Concern

While gas pipeline leak repairs are on the rise, advocacy groups say not enough progress is being done to prevent potential gas explosions in DC neighborhoods. I wrote an article about gas pipeline leaks in the DC area for my Investigative Broadcast Reporting class.

The World of Chinese • 22nd November 2019

Golden Ginkgo

Botany, medicine, conservation, and religion: an iconic Chinese tree that has played a role in everything. I wrote an article about ginkgo trees for The World of Chinese.

The World of Chinese • 5th November 2019

Donkey for Dinner

An article I wrote for The World of Chinese about how a draft animal became a popular—and controversial—northern delicacy.

The World of Chinese • 24th October 2019

Booklist: An American Bum in China

Matthew Evans's misguided travels are rife with schadenfreude. This is a book review I wrote for The World of Chinese.

The World of Chinese • 20th September 2019

Fangyan Friday:儿 and the Beijing Dialect

I wrote a guide to the tricky sound that defines Beijing for The World of Chinese.

The Eagle • 20th April 2019

AU Facilities creates internship opportunities for students

For The Eagle, I wrote about how a new initiative in partnership with Smithsonian Gardens encourages community involvement.

The Eagle • 7th November 2018

School of Education launches dual enrollment program for D.C. high schoolers

I reported on how D.C. Public School seniors take two college courses for AU credit for The Eagle.

The Eagle • 3rd October 2018

SG president adds permanent cabinet positions for diversity, low-income students

I wrote an article about how Student Government President Valentina Fernández says she also hopes to improve the relationship between AU police and the student body for The Eagle.

The Eagle • 29th August 2018

With ‘Portraits of Immigrants,’ AU alumna uses art to tell immigrant stories

I wrote about how AU alumn Betsy Ashton’s portraits have been shown in galleries and churches across the country for The Eagle.

The Eagle • 27th August 2018

AU’s LA intensive program connects participants to entertainment industry

I reported on how the American University School of Communication took 20 students and recent alumni to Los Angeles in May for The Eagle.

The Eagle • 17th October 2017

Students launch new multiplatform magazine

I wrote about a new multiplatform magazine called PHAZE that offers text, video, art content for The Eagle.