By: Joshua Spaman
Wayne State University
COM 2100, Jan. 27, 2018
The term “scientific journal” scares many readers off, causing them to believe the content may not affect them or that they will not understand it. Topics covered in them may affect people at home more than they realize however, such as veterinary journals.
Laura Ahee, 23 year old student at Wayne State University is one of many who writes for these journals. Her interest in veterinary sciences began at a young age, commonly found with the neighbor’s dog. Her father, Robert Ahee, said that even though the dog once bit Laura, she still adored the it regardless. Laura Ahee’s interests in this field took her to enroll in the veterinary technician program at Macomb Community College, with her goal to become a licensed veterinary technician. After obtaining her associate’s in applied sciences with a concentration in veterinary sciences, she transferred to Wayne State University, changing her major to journalism. She said that this change was because she became apprehensive of the field, based on personal and other’s experience.
Ahee’s interest in journalism spurred from a passion for writing, one that was noticed since she was a child. Her friend, Joshua Corrin, said, “It is awesome that she does was she loves.” Ahee’s penmanship has helped her write many short stories, and even a novel or two. “She hopes to have one of her novels copyrighted and published soon,” her father said, “She also has a list of short stories she has written.”
Ahee’s writing does not solely fit in with her personal writing, it also flows into her veterinary work. “Laura’s writing can be quite graphic,” her sister, Jacqueline Ahee said, “She is able to adapt her writing to suit animals she writes about.” Her journal writing is something she said she aspires to continue in for her career in journalism.
Ahee’s is currently employed at Banfield Pet Hospital in Roseville, MI. “I love working with the animals at the hospital,” said Ahee, “Although sometimes they do need to be muzzled or pee on me.” Aside from the cases of the patients being a bit lively, Ahee seems to love her working with animals.
Aside from her work and academic life, Ahee’s home life is one she happily recounted. “Our home is a joyful one,” said Robert Ahee. He said, “The girls are always in the kitchen cooking and trying new recipes.”
Laura is not only a gifted writer, but also a gifted baker. “Her cakes are like works of art,” her father said. Laura even said, “One time my co-worker took my pen hostage for baked goods.” With her talents, she will surely make her mark on the world.
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