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 [...]

By Aaliyah Thomas- 9th Grade, CAPA High School

The concept of writing is a wonder in my eyes...I feel that this is an opportunity to enhance my literacy abilities. Not only that but the hope to publish a book, in the mere future, expands the hope that drives my passion. Read more [...]

By Ashley Priore- 11th Grade, The Ellis School

Ever since I was a little girl, I have loved the concept of writing, and the impact it can have on yourself and the community.  I want to be a High School Youth Reporter because it is a dream come true being able to work first hand with other journalists. Read more [...]

By Ajet Subba- 10th Grade, Baldwin High School

I want to be in a youth media program because i want to learn new things and want to learn how use different technology and cameras. Read more [...]

By Demarre Evans- 12th Grade, Central Catholic High School

I want to be a Youth Reporter because I enjoy writing and journalism as a hobby. Despite living in Pittsburgh my entire life, I do not know much about Pittsburgh history and events that occur throughout the city. Read more [...]

By Matthew Miramontes – 11th Grade, Cornell High School On Friday May 13th, The Andy Warhol Museum hosted their annual Youth Invasion that allows teens to “Take over the Warhol!” The Youth Invasion is all about self-expression and letting the youth of Pittsburgh interact with other performers their age to expand upon their horizons as emerging artists. Read more [...]