The Beacon

Editor-in-Chief, Writer, Designer

2015 - 2016

The Beacon is a student-run publication at Olentangy High School. My work at The Beacon involved…


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Now accepting roommate applications

Originally published in 2017 May issue of The Beacon magazine for Olentangy High School Accepted to college? Check. Cried over your scholarships, or lack thereof?...

May 12, 2017
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Juniors be warned: college apps are expensive

Originally published in 2017 May issue of The Beacon magazine for Olentangy High School Everyone talks about getting into college, but no one mentions the...

May 12, 2017
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Cesar Chavez Day withstands today’s political climate

Originally published in 2017 March issue of The Beacon magazine for Olentangy High School Eight states close school and government offices on March 31 for...

March 31, 2017
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Powerschool helps, harms student stress

Originally published in 2017 March issue of The Beacon magazine for Olentangy High School Teen stress rivals that of adults during the school year, according...

March 24, 2017
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Student’s foundation creates change in India slums

They were born in the country, yet are not considered citizens. They don’t have access to a stable job, so they live on less than...

March 22, 2017
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Feminism vs. Equalism

This is a full version of my letter from the editor, which was originally published and cut down due to spacing issues in the March...

March 10, 2017
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Attraction turns scientific

Originally published as a cover article in the 2017 February issue of The Beacon magazine for Olentangy High School What is it about the glimmer...

February 10, 2017
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Holidays draw out religious differences

Originally published in 2016 December issue of The Beacon magazine for Olentangy High School It was my first job in fast food at Subway. Five...

December 9, 2016
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Voters OK Olentangy Levy

Originally published in 2016 May issue of The Beacon magazine for Olentangy High School March 16, 2016—Local newspapers reported the successful passing of the Olentangy...

May 13, 2016
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Sriram fulfills 2016 valedictorian dream

Originally published in 2016 May issue of The Beacon magazine for Olentangy High School As of now, the only Olentangy High School student to qualify...

May 13, 2016
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Haikus to summarize senior year

Originally published in 2016 May issue of The Beacon magazine for Olentangy High School I hope FAFSA comes In clutch or imma strip to Pay...

May 13, 2016
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Spring-cleaning a worldwide phenomenon

Originally published in 2016 March issue of The Beacon magazine for Olentangy High School No other season motivates those suffering from chronic disorganization like the...

March 22, 2016
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“Cursed child” lights new wand this Summer

Originally published in 2016 March issue of The Beacon magazine for Olentangy High School An eighth installment of the Harry Potter series comes to London’s...

March 22, 2016
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10 Reasons to Vote for Vermin Supreme! in 2016

Originally published in 2016 February issue of The Beacon magazine for Olentangy High School sat·ire ˈsaˌtī(ə)r/ noun the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule...

February 22, 2016
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New year, new pool, very cool

Originally published in 2016 January issue of The Beacon magazine for Olentangy High School sat·ire ˈsaˌtī(ə)r/ noun The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule...

January 22, 2016
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Health measured on a greater scale

Originally published in 2016 January issue of The Beacon magazine for Olentangy High School As the ball made its annual drop in Madison Square Garden,...

January 22, 2016
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Get off the couch, see these movies

Originally published in 2015 December issue of The Beacon magazine for Olentangy High School “Before I Fall” (PG-13) — three-point-five stars out of five A...

December 11, 2015
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Snowboarding is rad, Skiing is sad

Originally published in 2015 December issue of The Beacon magazine for Olentangy High School Snowboarding is cooler than its polar opposite. With its origins in...

December 10, 2015
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More vegans raise forks

Originally published in 2015 December issue of The Beacon magazine for Olentangy High School VEGAN: A person who chooses to not eat meat or other...

December 10, 2015
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The evolution of social media

Originally published in 2015 December issue of The Beacon magazine for Olentangy High School Since its inception, social media has enriched the lives of its...

December 10, 2015
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How to shop and survive in the thrift store jungle

Originally published in 2015 October issue of The Beacon magazine for Olentangy High School Step One: STALK YOUR PREY Whether you seek a few classic...

October 22, 2015
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Sister hikers get lost, then found

Originally published in 2015 September issue of The Beacon magazine for Olentangy High School 285, 505 acres. Three sisters. One hiking trip gone wrong. The...

September 22, 2015
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2015 Olentangy HS Fall Sports Review

Originally published in 2015 September issue of The Beacon magazine for Olentangy High School Boys Golf: After players came up to par in OCC’s, the...

September 22, 2015