Daisy Yoo
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Biography
Daisy Yoo, a communications major at the University of Utah since 2022, hopes to become a sports journalist. She worked at Incheon Broadcasting Studio for 18 months and interned at Chosun Daily and MBN in South Korea. A 14-year member of Korea's Red Devils cheering squad, Yoo has attended World Cup events in South Africa and Australia. She believes soccer unites people globally and enjoys multiple sports. When not following athletics, she creates stories connecting cultures.
Reporter's Notebook
As a communication student studying journalism, I came to the university wanting to tell meaningful stories. While covering women's sports as part of this class, I made a commitment to become a sports journalist. I loved watching sports with my dad, going to stadiums and enjoying the passion and good atmosphere. Even if my team lost, I liked the sportsmanship.
I did my profile story on Beth Launiere, the legendary coach of the University of Utah volleyball team. I initially expected a simple success story—victories, trophies and strategies. But I discovered something deeper. Launiere wasn't just coaching her players to win—she was nurturing with purpose. Interviewing her with Adora Anae, a former Utah volleyball player, I realized that much of women's sports is done out of sight, including emotional labor, leadership difficulties and cultural barriers female athletes encounter daily.
It was not easy for the players and coaches to get interviews because they were busy with training and the season. These unpredictable moments can be stressful at times, but watching Anae’s eyes glisten talking about memories with Launiere, I recognized that these stories are not just about winning or losing a game, but also about a person's story and their lives.
It broke down my stereotypes. It's not just about women's sports, it's about journalism itself. Good reporting isn't about finding the right answer—it's about asking better questions, listening, and helping people show themselves.