On Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, a public memorial was held for Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA.
Tens of thousands of people gathered at State Farm Stadium to mourn Kirk alongside notable political figures.
Video edited by Kate Nakamura, Ava Peguese, Grace Johnson, and Katrina Michalak.
Matthew is a junior studying journalism and mass communications with a minor in political science. He has previously interned with the Student Television Network. He is in his 4th Semester with The State Press, working previously as Multimedia Managing Editor and a Full-Time Videographer.


