EDITORIAL INTERNS

Amanda Simmons

I am currently a freshman at the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.  In 2009, I graduated fromWestfield High School in New Jersey, where I was Tri-Editor-in-Chief of Hi’s Eye, the official weekly student newspaper.  At college, I have begun to work with new media formats as well. As a college student, I am very interested in the power of young adults’ unique voices and hope to empower them.  Life & Style

Bradley Garrison

I am currently a senior attending Sylmar High School. I am an INTJ or Rational Mastermind.  Those letters stand for: Introvert, iNtuition, Thinking, Judgment. I write short films as well as poems and short stories. I am a bass player.  I play for my school Jazz Band.  I am a fan of Jazz, and I do listen to the bebop that many people seem to hate.  I’m also big with the blues. I also Love Finland and want to eventually move there. I do take pride in my writing. And I am grateful for the opportunity to have an audience that I can give my message to.  I love to provoke deep thought concerning morality and our current situation.  Technology & Opinion

Blake Brie
Born and raised in NYC, I went to college in New Orleans and absolutely loved it.  I’m passionate about writing and health/nutrition, and am currently applying to masters programs to satisfy both these loves!  News

Jessica Moy

Raised in Pickering Ontario, I am currently a second year Journalism student at the University of Toronto.  I hope to one day get my masters and move to New York City to become a fashion journalist. Life & Style


Katrina Villa

I always liked the idea of writing to tell the truth, as best I can discern it. A journalist is a citizen of the world, a pioneer for truth, an adventurer that delves into the vast unknown to discover secret treasures. The media is one of the most important tools in this society, as it allows us to communicate and informs us of events taking place across the globe. It encapsulates our daily lives, affecting us in more ways than we could ever comprehend. News & Opinion

Katherine Speller

I’m a senior at Brewster High School in Brewster, New York. I have an affinity for rhetoric and the writing process. I would consider myself a bibliovore and a linguaphile. I spend most of my time reading and writing. I spend the rest of my time trying to learn about and understand the people around me. “A good writer possesses not only his own spirit but also the spirit of his friends.” – Friedrich Nietzsche (I’m also a collector of quotes).  Entertainment/Arts & Culture


Lauren Glass

I’m currently a junior at Syracuse University studying magazine journalism and political science.  I’m from a city just outside of Detroit, Michigan and my dad lives in Negril, Jamaica.  Before college, I lived and worked at a school in South Africa and my biggest dream is to travel as much as possible.  I really enjoy yoga, politics and “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia”.  I had a brief love affair with fashion until I realized that I’m not the fashionista I aspire to be (Carrie Bradshaw), but still enjoy it nonetheless.  When I graduate in 2011, I hope to join the Peace Corps or get some sort of writing job, but for now I’m just enjoying my college experience and trying to write as much as possible.     News & Opinion


Marina Awed

I currently attend El Camino College in Los Angeles, CA. I am hoping to transfer to a small, private liberal arts college by next year. I have a variety of interests so I have not decided on what I will be majoring in. I may possibly major in journalism or art history before going on to study psychiatry in medical school. I currently work roughly 30 hours per week as well as attend college.  I am really excited about HSK! Writing means a lot to me and I think it is vital for us to express ourselves and share our ideas. College & Career


Miguel Padilla

I’m currently 17-years-old and attending my last year at High School. My hobbies are drawing, reading, and watching Television shows that involve mystery. After high school I’m attending the Art Institute of Hollywood hoping it can help push me towards my dream of becoming a Graphic Novelist. I want my stories to inspire change in people like other stories manage change in me.  Photography/Illustration


Nadia Tahoun

I am an aspiring photographer. Born and raised in Miami, I am a senior in high school and I will be attending Parsons School of Design in New York as photography major.  About three years ago I wanted to turn my hobby into a career.   I first took photography classes at Miami Dade Community College where I learned all the technical aspects.  Last summer I attended a summer analog photography course at Parsons in New York where I learned how to develop photos and use the darkroom.  When I returned to Miami, I began to work on my portfolio for college.      Photography/Illustration


Sejun Lee

I am currently a sophomore at Arnold O. Beckman High School, working as the Sports Editor for our high school newspaper. Sport’s is what truly interests me, and I could sit in front of the TV watching ESPN all day. Writing for sports as a career is my dream, as is playing Madden for 24 hours, watching a Korean soccer game in the World Cup from the sidelines, and shaking the hand of each of the members of The Killers. Go Clippers!  Sports


Anna Favis

I’m a student and Notre Dame High School and I became interested in journalism my freshmen year. Until that point, it never hit me how important news and media were to society. I wanted to become a part of everything that these things stood for: to inform others about the world; to relate everything, the good and the bad. These are the things that matter. Because every word counts, every sentence affects whoever reads it.  College & Career


Daniela Miramontes

I am currently a junior at Sylmar High School. I like to see myself as being a kind, open-minded, friendly, and intelligent person. I am really goal oriented and like to achieve what I set my mind to. So far I want to go to college and plan to be very successful when I grow up. I’m one of those people that try to help everyone they can. I can be shy at times but for the most part can get along with almost anybody. My favorite color is green, I love to listen to music, hang out with friends, and every once in awhile play sports.