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ACSA Leadership Magazine: Is the Science Fair... Fair?

May 1, 2020

For thousands of middle and high school students, the annual California Science & Engineering Fair (CSEF) is more than just the final level of an academic competition. In true California fashion, the two-day event can feel more...

Los Angeles Times: 18 by election day? You should get to vote in primary.

August 25, 2019

In 2020, nearly a quarter of a million young Californians — myself included — will be ineligible to participate in the state’s primary election, despite being eligible to participate in the general election just a few months later. What gives?...

The Sacramento Bee: Real political discourse happens in primaries, and young voters should have a say

July 17, 2019

I am very enthusiastic about voting. I preregistered to vote the day I turned 16. I carry a stack of voter registration forms with me to school every day. Call it the naivete of youth, but very little is more exciting to me than...

The Press Banner: Collected Works

March 2020 - present

"The Press Banner is a local newspaper serving Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley, California in Santa Cruz County. It is published once per week on Fridays with an estimated circulation of 20,000""

The Youth Journal: Collected Works

June 2017 - June 2018

"The Youth Journal is an independent, non-partisan, online publication of politics, economics and international affairs, written by youth intent on engaging other youth to develop a passion for politics and diplomacy...""