My Written Work
Being part of ScotScoop has shaped how I think, work, and communicate. As a journalist, I’ve learned how to ask better questions, dig deeper into a topic, and see things from multiple angles. Writing and editing throughout the year has helped me grow more confident in my voice and more thoughtful in how I represent others. It’s also helped me stay connected to what's happening around me—on campus and beyond—by paying attention to the people and stories that often go unnoticed.
Behind quiet struggles, solutions emerge
This was my feature story for the year, inspired by my experience assisting in Carlmont’s Special Education program. I wanted to explore the challenges of silent disabilities and highlight how much these students truly understand. The story received a Best of SNO award, First Place in the California Press Women Contest, and an Honorable Mention from the NFPW, making it one of my most meaningful pieces.
This was a news story I wrote covering the opening of Topgolf in Burlingame. I wanted to highlight a fun and relevant local event that blended business, entertainment, and community impact. Reporting on this gave me experience with live interviews, local sourcing, and writing about new developments in a way that was both informative and engaging.
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This news story covered Beyoncé’s historic Album of the Year win at the 2025 Grammys and the broader cultural impact of the ceremony. I chose to write it because I was interested in how music, representation, and public reaction intersected. It gave me a chance to report on a major national event while connecting it to local student perspectives.
TikTok ban gains momentum amid uncertainty
This news story covered the ongoing developments surrounding the potential TikTok ban. Writing it was different from my other articles because the situation was constantly changing—I had to stay on top of breaking updates and revise the story multiple times as new information came in. It taught me how to balance accuracy with timeliness and how to write clearly about complex national issues while keeping the student perspective at the center.
Women stockpile Plan B amid uncertainty
I wrote this story to cover how people are reacting to potential changes in reproductive healthcare, especially regarding access to Plan B. After noticing how often students were talking about it, I wanted to look into the facts and explain why so many were concerned. It was important to cover the topic respectfully and honestly, knowing how personal and sensitive it is for many. This article earned second place in the News Story category of the California Press Women (CPW) contest.
Fire risks ignite Red Flag Warnings
I wrote this news story to help students and local readers understand the impact of Red Flag Warnings and wildfire risks in our area. I wanted to break down the science behind the warnings while showing how real people are affected, from power shut-offs to school sports being canceled. Covering this helped me practice explaining environmental news in a way that’s clear, relevant, and easy to follow. This article earned third place in the News Story category of the California Press Women (CPW) contest.
This was the first article I ever wrote for ScotScoop. I chose to cover the cucumber recall because it tied together a major public health issue with a viral TikTok trend that a lot of students were talking about. It helped me learn how to take a national story and make it relevant to my school community, while also getting comfortable with interviewing and structuring a news piece for the first time.