By Sienna Rodriguez-12 Grade, Pa Distance Cyber Charter School    

For me, the news is something that should be written for the people, by the people.  To relay honest news and be the voice of those who don’t have the opportunity to speak is why I aspire to become a youth reporter. Youth do not have the leisure to voice their opinions on certain topics because of this stigma that is attached to teens these days. To be able to use such a platform to be the voice of several people within my age range is something I am honored to do. I want to be able to produce credible news and not filter what needs to be heard. In days to come I hope to share stories that are relatable, relevant, and raw. Together we can change the way the world perceives millennials and make a positive impact on Pittsburgh’s youth.

Sienna Rodriguez is a 12^th grader at PA Distance Cyber Charter School and she lives in Jeanette, Pennsylvania. For the past 2 years she has participated in a program at High Tech (in New Jersey) and they offered photography and journalism. The summer before she participated in the Performing Arts Youth Out Reach at the Malcolm X and DR. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center in Manhattan, New York. She acted in a showcase and wrote some scenes in the production.