Krishita Dutta, Opinion Editor
Awards:
2023 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Second place, audio journalism (with Clare McRoberts), Audio: How we treat women in power — it’s not just Taylor Swift who faces sexism
2022 Journalism Education Association National Student Media Contests, St. Louis convention: Superior, commentary writing
2020 Journalism Education Association National Student Media Contests, Virtual: Excellent, editorial writing
Krishita Dutta is a member of the Class of 2023 and serves as opinion editor, coordinating the Midway’s staff editorials and other opinion pieces. She began journalism as a ninth grader in the 2019-20 school year. Her favorite part of being on Midway staff is the people she’s met through interviews and within the team, and how reporting has expanded her knowledge of both U-High and the world outside. Outside of the Midway, Krishita spends most of her time reading philosophical novels and exploring the city of Chicago.