Reporting & Writing
Below is a highlighted collection of some writing/reporting samples along with my reflection
Honoring mother, Paly alum fundraises for Creamery - Voice
February 20, 2021
Standing proud for over a century, the Palo Alto Creamery has united generations of local diners.
However, as the pandemic-induced economic crisis drags on, the iconic establishment has struggled to find a reliable source of income.
Lighting the Way: It's time to preserve California's lighthouses - Verde
November 16, 2021
California Lighthouses are iconic symbols of human resilience, guiding mariners (and tourists) along the California coast. But as climate change, the pandemic and economic instability continues to ravage local communities, what will become of these maritime treasures?
Wellness Center adapts for in-person cohorts - Voice
February 19, 2021
The Wellness Center team has returned to the Palo Alto High School campus, offering mental health services and a place to relax for students in in-person cohorts while continuing its robust virtual operations to support students during distance learning.
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Teaching the Holocaust: Rising antisemitism prompts reflection of Jewish history curriculum - Verde
March 30, 2022
After flyers depicting antisemitic sentiments were distributed by white nationalist groups in the Bay Area over the past few months, many Jewish community members have expressed outrage and concern over the rise of anti-Jewish hate crimes. The question becomes - how should the education system respond?
Local businesses speak about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic - Voice
March 21, 2021
During this year of economic hardship and general upheaval for many local businesses, restaurant owners are eager to receive governmental assistance.
The power of 'sour': Olivia Rodrigo's Rise to teen stardom - Verde
October 3, 2021
Olivia Rodrigo became an overnight sensation after her release of “Driver’s License”, but there’s a lot more to the story. Paly students share their perspectives on Rodrigo’s music and what it means to them.
Reflection
This collection of writing exemplifies some of my best work, including features, news stories, and perspectives. While some of my stories, such as my lighthouse perspective piece and my feature story about the recall election were about topics that I am deeply passionate about, some of my best stories, including the Creamery fundraiser and Olivia Rodrigo pieces, were much further outside of my wheelhouse. Writing the "The power of 'sour'" in particular allowed me to combine my interest in politics with Rodrigo's music career, noting that she appeared at the White House to set up her popularity. Meanwhile, I dug deep in "Lighting the Way" where I grappled with how my lifelong passion, lighthouses, is relevant to a larger audience. I also explored the long and dangerous history of antisemitism in America with the "Teaching the Holocaust" feature. Finally, my "Wellness Center adapts for in-person cohorts" story challenged me to place the most important information of the story first; this struggle improved my writing in future stories.