My co-EIC and I worked hard to make this story as thoughtfully done as possible, since the topic was sensitive. The goal was to inform the U-High community about this conflict without taking sides as journalists.

My goal with this Q&A was to ask the new Interim Director all of the questions that the student body wanted him to answer, not just the ones that were on my mind. I asked around my school in the week leading up to the interview, and took notes on what my classmates were wondering. 

I wrote this story after the Midway team noticed a lot of rumors swirling around about our school's financial situation. My goal was to clear up the misinformation and offer students a trustworthy source of facts about what they did and didn't need to be worried about. 

My goal with this story was to give a voice to the faculty who were uncomfortable with the addition of a new administrative role at U-High amid massive budget cuts. I had to choose my interviews carefully and act as a conduit for the voices of teachers who didn't feel comfortable speaking out, but had thoughts to share. 

This was a news story with more room for creativity in how I wrote it, so I tried to take advantage of it by painting a detailed picture of the graduation event. My goal was to do justice to the wild joy and sentimental sadness at last year's graduation ceremony.

My goal with this story was to serve as the students' voice on an important issue at our school last year. The budget cuts were a large topic of conversation among students, and I wanted to make sure the Midway used its platform to make the opinions of students heard.

For this feature, my goal was to capture why physical records are resonating at U-High despite the dominance of streaming platforms. I spoke with classmates who collect and listen to vinyl and took detailed notes on their experiences so the piece would reflect a range of perspectives from the student body, not just my own curiosity.

My goal with this piece was to move beyond anecdote and examine what was actually driving declining engagement with the arts. I used careful sourcing and attention to tone to allow the story to address a sensitive topic without assigning blame or oversimplifying the issue.

With this story, I wanted to capture how a local market functions as a sort of cultural crossroads for students and community members. I observed the market firsthand, spoke with vendors and visitors, and wove those perspectives into the narrative to reflect the market’s significance beyond its products.

For this piece, rather than write a simple summary of the activity, I wanted to focus on capturing how the simulation unfolded and what students took away from it. I spoke with classmates about their reactions and incorporated their voices to give readers a sense of how the activity shaped engagement with the material.

Rather than write a standard arts review, my goal with this piece was to explore how this staging of A Raisin in the Sun connected to broader conversations about equity, aspiration, and identity. I wove in context about the play’s history so the piece would situate the production within both its artistic lineage and its relevance to the present moment.

For this review, I focused on how The Goodman's choices highlighted messages that might surprise even longtime fans of the story. I chose to emphasize how artistic decisions rather than novelty carried the production’s meaning and shaped its contemporary resonance.

For this movie review, I wanted to balance an honest assessment of performance with a thoughtful critique of narrative structure rather than produce unthinking praise or dismissal. By focusing on specific scenes and character portrayals, I tried to show how the acting elevated the material even when elements of storytelling felt uneven.

This review was one of my first, and rather than offering simple praise, I wanted to focus on how the series balanced fidelity to its source material with the demands of a new medium. I drew on specific examples from episodes to show how that balance contributed to an adaptation that feels both respectful and fresh.

My goal with this column was to confront common misconceptions about journalism by grounding my argument in both industry challenges and its democratic function. Rather than simply asserting its importance, I examined specific pressures facing the field and explained why its role remains vital in today’s media landscape, using first-person language and voice to emphasize my perspective as a student journalist.

In writing this opinion, I wanted to call attention to a specific issue of transparency at my school and explain why it matters for trust between students and administrators. Rather than purely criticizing the administration, I wanted to ground my argument in the principle that clear communication strengthens community engagement and accountability.

For this column, my goal was to use Wicked and its cast as a lens to explore how popular media can normalize problematic ideas about gender and body image, especially toward young girls and women who are fans of the media and the celebrities that convey these messages. The piece was crafted to make readers think about the media they consume and the messages it carries.

With this opinion piece, my goal was to challenge the idea that feminist movies are defined by rhetoric rather than by how well they develop their female characters. I used specific examples from recent movies to argue that representation in depth matters more for cultural impact than the presence of overt feminist language.

For this season wrap-up, I wanted to highlight the arc of the team’s performance, the key moments that shaped their run, and what the regional finals loss meant in context. I related game details to broader themes of resilience and teamwork in order to give readers a fuller sense of the team’s journey rather than just a summary.

I structured this piece specifically to convey how every point mattered in a tightly contested state championship that ultimately crowned U‑High. I believe athletic performance becomes more meaningful when readers understand the pacing and tension of key matches that defined the team’s run.

With this recap, I wanted to shift the focus from the team’s record to the individual progress and resilience players demonstrated throughout the season. By highlighting personal victories and moments of growth, the story shows that a season can be meaningful even when the scores don't reflect success.

With this piece, my goal was to highlight the accomplishments and legacy of alumni who helped shape the school’s athletics culture over many years. Rather than simply announcing the induction, I focused on the honorees' contributions and what they mean to the broader Lab community.