JACOB PENICK

Communicator

WRITING

Breaking Stories. Profile Pieces. Magazine Articles.

LOCAL BUSINESSES RESPOND TO PANDEMIC

March 2020

The first piece published on Block Party GJ, a hyper-local news site focused in Grand Junction, Colorado. Words and photos by Jacob Penick.

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NOT YOUR AVERAGE ENGLISH TEACHER

April 2020

A profile piece for Block Party GJ about Kaleb Wilkins, a strong leader in the Grand Junction community. Words and photo by Jacob Penick

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BIRTHDAYS STILL HAPPEN WHETHER THE WORLD LIKES IT OR NOT

April 2020

A comfy story for Block Party GJ about a Grand Junction family celebrating a self-isolated birthday. Words and photos by Jacob Penick

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CHASING ALTITUDE

July 2021

A piece published on Pinkbike detailing Darric Roark's struggles to bikepack to the summit of Mt. Elbert - Colorado's highest peak. Words by Jacob Penick.

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MONUMENTAL BEER WORKS

May 2020

A story for Block Party GJ discussing a brand new brewery's plan to open amidst a pandemic. Words and photos by Jacob Penick.

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THE FORBIDDEN

May 2020

A profile piece for Block Party GJ about John Nizalowski, whose book Chronicles of the Forbidden is up for a Colorado Book Award. Words by Jacob Penick.

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PUMP TRACK; ESCAPE THROUGH PROGRESSION

May 2020

A story for Horizon Magazine about Colorado Mesa University's new pump track. Words by Jacob Penick.

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PHOTOS

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CONTACT

jacob.penick52@gmail.com

937-760-5468