Since its conception, teen use of social media has been a debated issue. One perspective argues for age-gating platforms while another argues for parental restriction.
Two views: Who should limit teen’s social media access?
2024 National Scholastic Press Association Digital Story of the Year: Photo Slideshow (with Olin Nafziger, Jaya Alenghat, Mia Lipson) — Top 10 Finalist (result announced Nov. 9, 2024)
2024 National Scholastic Press Association Best Use of Social Media: Social Media Reporting (with Jaya Alenghat, Clare McRoberts, Skye Freeman) — Top 10 Finalist (result announced Nov. 9, 2024)
2024 Illinois Journalism Education Association: First place, photo gallery or slideshow (with Taariq Ahmed, Skye Freeman), ArtsFest activities reflect students spirit, creativity
2024 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Second place, multimedia story package (with Haley Maharry, Jaya Alenghat, Clare McRoberts, Olin Nafziger), Mocktail Mania: Fruity, fizzy drinks offer nonalchoholic, fun beverage option
2024 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Second place, single-page story package (with Mia Lipson, Haley Maharry), Arts: Hiding honky-tonk
2024 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Third place, infographic, Arts: Five to Try
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2023 Journalism Education Association National Student Media Contests, San Francisco convention: Honorable mention, news editing, headline and current events 2023 Scholastic Press Association of Chicago, special coverage: (with Clare O’Connor, Amy Ren and William Tan), superior 2022 Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Award: Briefs writing, first place (with Louis Auxenfans, Joaquin Figueroa, Chloe Ma, Amy Ren, Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu), Vol. 98, Issue 8 (March 10, 2022), Page 32024 National Scholastic Press Association Story of the Year: Opinion — Top 10 Finalist (result announced Nov. 9, 2024)
2024 National Scholastic Press Association Best Use of Social Media: Social Media Reporting (with Jaya Alenghat, Chloë Alexander, Skye Freeman) — Top 10 Finalist (result announced Nov. 9, 2024)
2024 Illinois Journalism Education Association: First place, serious commentary, It’s time to end legacy admissions2024 Illinois Journalism Education Association: First place, video story, Video: Taylor Swift fans unite over clothing, bracelets and songs
2024 Illinois Journalism Education Association: First place, single-page story package, City Life: Emmett Till museum
2024 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Second place, news, University bars land acknowledgement statements
2024 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Second place, in-depth news story, Fact or fiction: Teens use social media as news source, risks included
2024 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Second place, staff editorial, Election breach threatens student voice
2024 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Second place, headline (with Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu), Fragrance fanatics: trend sparks student interest in cologne
2024 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Second place, multimedia story package (with Haley Maharry, Jaya Alenghat, Chloë Alexander, Olin Nafziger), Mocktail Mania: Fruity, fizzy drinks offer nonalchoholic, fun beverage option
2024 Scholastic Press Association of Chicago, news story, superior 2024 Scholastic Press Association of Chicago, opinion piece or column: superior 2024 Scholastic Press Association of Chicago, special coverage: (with Audrey Park and Sahana Unni) superior 2024 Scholastic Press Association of Chicago, broadcast feature: excellent 2024 Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Award: Certificate of merit, personal opinion: off-campus issues, “It’s time to end legacy admissions”2023 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Second place, personality profile, Bel Canto singer finds his voice in song
2023 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Second place, audio journalism (with Krishita Dutta), Audio: How we treat women in power — it’s not just Taylor Swift who faces sexism
2023 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Second place, single-page story package, Health & Wellness Page 3, Feb. 23, 2023
2023 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Third place, in-depth news, Safety and security: Half of surveyed worry about safety on campus
2023 Journalism Education Association National Student Media Contests, San Francisco convention: Honorable mention, feature writing