By Ciara Sing-11th Grade, Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12

I'm interested in Youth Media because all the media that I see is either negative or from an adult's point of view that often times degrade or ignore youth voices on issues that directly affect youth. Read more [...]

By Delaja Evans- 12th Grade, City Charter High School

The thrill of being in a live event makes being a reporter interesting to me. Not live event as in being in a shooting or in front of a robbery, but being at festivals, musicals, or tournaments. Being a reporter can connect me with many different people who have the same interests as me. Read more [...]

By Erin Sheedy-11th Grade,Oakland Catholic High School

I was originally prompted to join Pittsburgh Youth Media by my older sister Maura, a PYM veteran and experienced writer. At first, I was reluctant to apply because I feared living in my sister's shadow. Read more [...]

By Madison Arnette-10th Grade, Franklin Regional High School

I want to be a youth reporter because I like to express my opinion openly. Being a reporter allows you to see things through other people's perspective and hear their opinion when you interview them. Read more [...]

By Samson Afolabi-11th Grade, Trinity Christian School

The world of journalism is an engaging and intriguing world, and by being a reporter, you can write about anything in your community, your state, or even the whole country and world. Even if you are interested in a different field other than journalism, like acting, software, or politics, you can write about it to the whole world, and everyone can see your insights into any topic you choose. Read more [...]

By Tamia Law-11th Grade, Propel Andrew Street High School

I am interested in being a Youth Reporter because it just seems fun and interesting to do. I don't really have a big reason why I wanted to do this program it just looked cool. I don't know a lot about journalism at all. It was just something that interested me. Read more [...]

By Yuba Neupane-10th Grade, Baldwin High School

I'm Interested in being a Youth Reporter because I love writing and talking to other people to find new story and drama to talk about. Read more [...]

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.  So to be able to relay such news and be the voice of those who don't have the opportunity to speak, that's why I want to become a youth reporter. Read more [...]

By Keera Frye- 12th Grade, Southmoreland High School

I'm interested in being a youth reporter because as the beginning of senior year nears, I am still not entirely sure of what I want to go to college for. I have always loved writing whether it be fiction or factual. Read more [...]

By Daphne Fetsko- 12th Grade, City Charter High School

Hi! I'm Daphne Fetsko and I am very excited to start working as a Youth Reporter for the Pittsburgh Youth Media program. The reason I decided to join this program is because I love journalism in various forms, especially in writing. Read more [...]