Reporting and Writing

I interview members of the ASL class of 1974 on their experiences in high school during their 50th reunion Sept. 26, 2024.

Writing is what ignited my passion for journalism. Before making videos, taking photos or recording podcasts, I was writing. It laid the foundation for every other skill I’ve built and continues to ground my work today. Without it, I wouldn’t have the perspective or experience needed to lead the staff I do now — it’s at the core of how I approach storytelling, leadership and journalism as a whole.

Throughout my four years on staff, I've had the chance to write for every section, and the stories below are some of my favorites. Click on each one to read the story and a reflection of my work.

Features

News

Opinions

Pitching

For The Standard's online story process, all stories get pitched on this spreadsheet, which I created at the beginning of the school year. This is where I pitch all of my ideas and, when I was the Lead Features Editor, would approve/reject features story ideas. The "multimedia" and "Why does this matter to our audience?" columns help reporters evaluate the necessity of a story before even speaking to an editor. Every reporter must fill in all columns before an editor reviews their pitch.

I often add ideas here for others to sign up for. 

Sourcing

Sourcing is at the core of strong reporting — it brings depth, credibility and authenticity to every story. For me, the process of finding the right sources is just as important as the writing itself, as it allows me to capture a fuller, more accurate picture of the story and reflect the voices of those directly impacted.

Interviewing

Interviewing is one of the most essential skills in journalism — it allows me to ask thoughtful, targeted questions that lead to meaningful insights and compelling quotes. Strong interviews elevate a story, giving it depth, clarity and a human perspective that readers can connect with. When writing a story, I email all potential sources, being clear about what the topic is and when I'm available.

The next step is writing interview questions. I always come with 8-10 prepared questions and ensure to ask follow-ups during the interview. Preparation is always key, as it allows me to come in with background knowledge that pushes the interview further.

Thus far into my tenure as Editor-in-Chief: Online, I have spearheaded the creation of three in-depth online packages, each designed to offer comprehensive coverage of a major topic or event relevant to our school community.

Below is our Summer 2024 Rewind package, which featured 18 stories — the most The Standard has ever included in an online package — diving into the biggest trends and events from the summer. Click the image below to view the package.

Below is our Election Special Edition package, which was hybrid. I worked closely alongside the EIC: Print to make this come to fruition.

Below is our Philadelphia convention package.

I started interning at Newsreel — an interactive news app startup aimed at increasing news literacy and combating news avoidance — after cold-emailing its founder exactly a year ago now. Newsreel's mission is to create an informed, engaged generation of young people through clear, concise news that empowers them to understand the world and contribute to meaningful conversations. The three key features of the app are a swipeable interactive carousel that delivers top stories, timelines that show how key events unfold over time and quizzes that reinforce what you’ve learned.

Since starting as an intern, I've contributed to all three features, as well as their social media, and now get paid to write stories for the app twice a week. I aim to write in a clear, digestible way, ensuring any added multimedia contributes to readers' understanding of the story. Click on each image below to explore a few examples of my work — You'll be taken to a screen recording of me swiping through the story.