2023 NSPA Feature Story of the Year Finalist.
This story means so much to me, not because of its awards or recognition, but because it was the story that told me I could achieve my dream of being a journalist.

This story was one of the most mentally draining stories I have ever written. Kobin was a really amazing teacher and always supported my work as a journalist. This really gave me a proactive way to grieve.

I wrote this story as a sophomore with some help from my former editor, it was my first really emotional interview. Christopher Klimek is a Russian immigrant, that detailed his struggles moving to America and escaping the awful realities of his home country. My editor made me cut out the sad stories that Klimek told me. I wish I could turn back the clock and tell the whole truth to his story, however, he has declined to speak to me again.

I am not much of a sports writer, but I love this story because it captures and highlights a group of students who remain overlooked in my school. Seeing the team smile at seeing their picture in the paper made me so proud.

My New Year's resolution for 2024 was to try out different writing styles, while I am not usually an opinion or column writer. I wanted to talk a little bit about mental health but also keep it fun.

This is a story written about a student who had all of these wild rumors going around about him. He was very open to tell his story and clear his name a bit. I enjoyed writing it because I got to work with a student I usually would not interact with and hear his story.