News Writing
Selected News Articles
When I got home from my first day of junior year, I immediately sat down and wrote this piece in one sitting. It was on a tight deadline: the story was slated for the front page of The Winged Post, which was about to go to press. Covering fast-paced events like this has been one of the most formative parts of my journalism experience. The quick turnarounds and on-the-spot interviews have continually pushed me out of my comfort zone and sharpened my skills as a reporter.
One of the biggest controversies of my senior year was the cancellation of our football homecoming game, which was replaced with a volleyball homecoming instead. Many in our community were disappointed, but we wanted to reframe the story: to acknowledge frustration while also highlighting the new opportunities it created, especially the chance to spotlight the volleyball team. Through quick, coordinated coverage, we captured the fast-moving updates and amplified voices to bring optimism to a moment of tension.
I had no idea what to expect when I set out to cover this protest, but I wanted to shed light on the local activism unfolding in our community, something I felt too few people were aware of. The experience was eye-opening: speaking with so many passionate individuals broadened my understanding of political engagement, and I worked to capture that energy and conviction through both my photos and my writing.
When the LA wildfires broke out, I knew I wanted to cover the story, but I also wanted to ground it in how it was truly affecting our own community. Through conversations with students, teachers, and alumni who had ties to the area, I learned how each of them was personally impacted. Their firsthand accounts added a human dimension to a distant crisis and turned a national story into something local and real.
Additional News Articles
Students, parents, staff and alumni celebrate third annual Harker Day at upper school campus
ASB elections conclude with non-male majority council
Town hall tackles reproductive rights and encourages community action
Music, mystery and memories: Students come together for 2024 Prom
Shoppers worry as tariffs threaten grocery prices
Federal crackdown on Columbia sparks free speech concerns
La Noche Cultural celebrates diverse Hispanic culture
Fall Spirit Week Day 1: Class themes, trivia game launch “Into the Harker-verse”
Club fundraiser draws campuswide support for Martha’s Kitchen
Club Corner: CareerConnect hosts martial arts entrepreneur
Project Reboot speaker highlights screen time risks in LIFE session
Students build connections at Innovation Conference through CareerConnect