S6E12 – #PressureMakesProfessionals The Scoop on navigating journalistic pressure at all levels

By Oona Seppala, Editor-in-Chief

February 25, 2026

In this episode of The Scoop, Co-Editor-in-Chief Oona Seppala (’26) interviewed Features Editor Lola Thomas (‘26), Head of Scholastic Journalism Kristen Taylor and journalist Chace Beech (‘12) about how pressure shapes journalists at every stage of their careers. They explore how working under public scrutiny, navigating ethical dilemmas and balancing speed with accuracy sharpens a journalist’s skills and their sense of responsibility and purpose.

About the Contributor

Oona Seppala, Editor-in-Chief

Oona Seppala joined the Oracle in 2022, was a senior reporter in 2023, became the multimedia editor in 2024 and became the Editor-in-Chief in 2025. She founded her own service organization, Rhythms for Residents, played on the varsity tennis team, and was a member of Archer’s a cappella group and the Service Squad. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends, reading and volunteering. Oona graduated in 2026.

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