The Paly Voice
Reporting where decisions meet daily life
I cover district budgets, school leadership, and the stories that shape life on campus. I lead a 35-person newsroom from pitch to publication.
Journalist / Editor / Writer
Navya.
Narayanan
Stories about the people and decisions shaping our world.
I’m a student journalist in Palo Alto, reporting on my community, editing global affairs coverage, and asking the questions that bring important stories into focus.
Read my workPalo Alto, CaliforniaReporting with curiosity and care
Recognition
2026
JEANC
Opinion package & news photo
California Press Women
Review writing & news reporting
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Journalism honorable mention
John Locke Institute
Shortlisted essayist · Science & Technology
On the record
Reporting that listens.
From a school board meeting to a story about international affairs, the best reporting starts by paying attention.
Agora Magazine
Making distant issues feel closer
As Asia Deskhead, I edit coverage of politics, economic policy, and international relations while mentoring student writers.
Los Altos Town Crier
Finding the story in a community
I pitch and report local stories on deadline, from community events to the people behind them.
Beyond the byline
More ways to tell a story.
Research
The ethics of sponsored content
Researching advertorials and native advertising in business journalism under Dr. Nadejda Webb at Johns Hopkins University.
Book
If Imagination Could Travel
Co-author of a 110-page young adult story about a half-Indian, half-Korean girl who travels through imagination.
Media
Teen perspectives on technology
Writing about digital well-being as a Teen Press Corps member for Common Sense Media.
About me
Why I write.
At Palo Alto High School, journalism has become one of the most important parts of my life. As an editor for The Paly Voice, I report on issues that affect our school community—from district decisions and school board meetings to student events.
Covering these stories has shown me how decisions made at the administrative level can impact students and teachers. It has taught me to listen carefully, ask thoughtful questions, and represent people’s experiences accurately.
At Agora Magazine, writing about foreign policy and international affairs has pushed me to think more critically. I’m drawn to journalism because it can explain systems that might otherwise feel distant or confusing.
In the future, I hope to pursue journalism and media, especially the intersection of reporting and the business of news.
Get in touch
Have a story
to tell?
For reporting, writing, or a conversation, I’d love to hear from you.
Email Navya