The Bullhorn is an entirely student-run newspaper that aims to equitably give a voice to students who might not otherwise be able to express their opinions. We want to cover systemic problems but also how those problems manifest in our day-to-day lives. Ultimately, we want to connect public school students across Philadelphia, creating a district-wide identity that mobilizes and positions students to leverage the powers controlling the district.
Downingtown High School East Campus I Junior I She/her
Hey! My name is Sophia Pan, and I am a junior at Downingtown High School East Campus. I started out in the Bullhorn as a graphic designer before I became the Bullhorn’s very first editorial cartoonist, and I am thrilled to be calling myself the Bullhorn’s President this year!
Throughout my life, both writing and visual arts have played major roles in helping me express my own stories and the stories of others. So, in my path to discover more about the world around me, I was led to the medium of editorial cartooning, where a picture is truly worth a thousand words (no matter how cliché that may sound).
Outside of the Bullhorn, I also love robotics, advocacy, and marketing, each of which are simply another way for me to tell stories. I’m so excited to be serving as the Bullhorn’s President this year and can’t wait to see what we can all accomplish together!
Academy at Palumbo l Senior l She/her
Hi! I’m Una, a Senior at Academy at Palumbo High School. I’m super excited to be Editor in Chief of the Bullhorn because journalism and news has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember. While I love to write, I have a particular interest in understanding how publications operate as a whole and being able to assist in putting the final product together.
Most of my hobbies involve reading and organizing, whether it is competing for my debate team, editing for my school’s newspaper, or registering students to vote. When I’m not doing those things, I love to spend time hanging out with friends, going to concerts, and taking pictures on my camera :)
Academy at Palumbo I Senior I She/her
Hi! I’m Rose. I’m a Senior at the Academy at Palumbo this year. I am looking forward to serving in my role as website manager. I’m super interested in increasing civic engagement and I think that giving students a place to write and get information about the world from their peers is amazing. I am excited to help facilitate a relationship between readers, writers, photographers, and podcasters!
I really enjoy staying busy, my hobbies include reading, running, and dancing. I participate in debate and PA Youth Vote at my school along with a few other clubs. I look forward to the work we’ll do this year!
Central High School / Junior / she/her
I joined Bullhorn to further represent the student voice through my passion for communications in media. I love keeping up with current news and will be taking part in releasing exciting articles this year!
Aside from this, I also enjoy reading self-help books, building lego sets, and painting. I always pair these with some music from The Marías, MIN, and Lamp. At school, I spend most of my time instructing dance for our showcases and fundraising in clubs for various nonprofit organizations.
Strath Haven I Senior I He/him
I am a senior at Strath Haven High School. I joined The Bullhorn because of my interest in current events. I spend most of my time on my school’s debate team, swimming, playing piano, or coding. Otherwise, I’m hanging out with my friends, likely playing poker.
The Philadelphia HS For Girls | Junior | they/he/she
Hi! I'm Hiyan (some call me Zahiya). I'm so excited to be back with The Bullhorn for another year! I fell in love with journalism after a freshman year program, and since then, I've done more programs and networking and been published several times, both with The Bullhorn and professionally. I've always loved Writing, Reading, Art, and Learning for as long as I can remember from poetry to story writing to essay writing and journalism has opened a new world for me.
Outside of The Bullhorn, you’ll find me reading, creating art, singing, dancing, or listening to music. I’m also a bookworm, anime fan, K-pop stan, and Potterhead. I love expressing myself through alternative fashion as a genderfluid person. Oh, and I'm publishing my first poetry book while running my YouTube channel!
At school, I’m class president for 3 years running, book club president, and involved in clubs like the Queer Student Union, Dance Club, Anime Club, Poetry Club, and Crochet & Sewing Club. I’ve also done a lot of community service and worked with organizations like PAYouthVote, North 5th Street, Youth Cast Media Group, the UrbEd, Inc. Fellowship, LavLab, and the Philadelphia Ballet. Thanks for reading my stories—I'm happy to be part of this amazing team!
The High School for Creative and Performing Arts l Junior l She/her
I've had a passion for creating stories from a young age. Playing with dolls, writing short poems, and journaling were some of my favorite hobbies. As I've grown up into my teenage self, I now adore writing journalistic articles, creative non-fiction, and memoirs. Listening to music while creating my own stories is something I will cherish forever.
Germantown Friends School | Junior | she/her
Hi! My name's Reem and I'm a current junior at Germantown Friends School. I got into journalism my freshman year of high school when I signed up for an Introduction to Journalism class, and I've fallen in love with it ever since! I write for my school's publication, Earthquake! but I particularly enjoy the artistic and journalistic freedom the Bullhorn gives me. Where else could I write about how chess.com spread through students' computer screens like the plague, or read about how Taylor Swift took the world by storm (again)? As a journalist, I usually gravitate towards light-hearted pop-culture articles that are sure to leave a smile on your face, though I also do dabble in more serious topics depending on their urgency and my interests in them. However, I particularly enjoy highlighting otherwise unnoticed figures throughout Philadelphia, showcasing their point of views, and appreciating their impact on our communities. When I'm not writing articles in my free time, I am going on runs and racing with my school's XC team or volunteering at a variety of non-profit organizations throughout the city!
Conestoga High School I Sophomore I She/her
Hi! I’m Arima, a sophomore at Conestoga High School. I’m really excited to be back at Bullhorn because I love writing articles, and journalism has become a huge part of my life over the last several years. I love writing opinion pieces, feature stories, and news pieces.
Most of my hobbies involve being outside, either hiking, kayaking, or running with my friends. Apart from that, I also love watching or reading mystery, fiction, romance, or crime-related books and shows/movies, painting, drawing, or anything artsy in my free time.
Strath Haven I Senior I He/him
My name is Colin and I am a senior at Strath Haven High School. I am excited to be a journalist because I have always enjoyed writing and learning about new things, as well as sharing them with others.
At school I am part of the debate team. Outside of that, I go to the YMCA where I play basketball and work out in my free time.
Central High School I Senior I She/her
Hi I’m Gracie and I am so excited to be joining The Bullhorn News this year! I joined The Bullhorn News team because journalism gives me the freedom to express my creative ideas and share my insight with others! I have a diverse range of hobbies and interests; two in particular being writing and film. Ever since I was little, I have always loved writing comprehensive stories and recording videos on topics I find intriguing. When I’m not writing, I’m either dancing, studying my favorite science subjects, or analyzing a good book/TV
Central High School / Senior / He/Him
Hello! My name is Jordan Nicholson, I'm a senior that currently attends Central High School. I'm super stoked to be a new journalist for the Bullhorn as providing a voice for those who feel as though they don't have one has been a goal I’ve wanted to achieve for as long as I can remember.
A lot of my hobbies revolve around writing, as I'm a filmmaker, poet, and I also spend time writing short stories. I hope you enjoy my article's unique perspectives!
Masterman I Sophomore I She/her
Hi! My name is Leila Golzari-Hunt and I’m a sophomore at Masterman. I’ve always had a love for writing and am excited to become a journalist at the Bullhorn. I believe that all students and communities across Philadelphia deserve a voice.
Outside of writing, some activities I do include singing, playing the cello, karate, and being on the debate team at my school. In my free time, I like to read and listen to music.
Science Leadership Academy l Junior l She/her
I joined Bullhorn for my love of media, analyzing the effects of media, and how representation matters! I think it's so important to hear the voices of youth, especially considering the times we're in. I participate in other writing programs like Write4Change and YCER; two places I've loved to be able to share my writing and express my understanding of the world. I've loved getting started as a journalist this year. Outside of bullhorn, I am a social butterfly and love to spend time with my best friends, or make new friends! I love Beabadoobee, reading tarot cards, & banana splits!
Science Leadership Academy Center City I Senior I She/her
Hi! My name is Nora Diffily-Kenney and I’m a senior at Science Leadership Academy Center City. I’m SO excited to begin my second year here at the Bullhorn because I just love, love, love to write. Whether that be in a creative or in journalism context, I just love to talk, and writing gives me that opportunity in a less annoying, and much easier to edit format. If you couldn’t already tell, I am applying to all my colleges with a journalism or writing major to improve my skills and start a career in writing, outside of Philly. In my free time, I mostly gab with my friends, go on cute dates with my girlfriend, or hang out with the kids I babysit.
Central High School I Senior I She/her
Hello! My name is Sharon M. Emdin and I’m a senior at Central High School. I love to write and I’ve written for my schools newspaper, the Centralizer, The Philadelphia Inquirer's Acel Moore Program. On top of that, I have my own blog: cozycorneroflife.blogspot.com
So yea, I love writing!
But when I’m not writing, I’m probably reading or watching something. My favorite movie is Prince of Egypt and my favorite book is Atomic Habits by James Clear.
Central High School | Junior | She/her
Hi! I’m Sarah. I joined the Bullhorn because I love writing and I’m really passionate about current events. Journalism is the perfect mix of those two interests, and it’s also so important to amplify youth voices because we have a unique perspective on many of the issues racking our society today. Plus, now I have an excuse to write about whatever I want and have other people read it.
When I’m not writing, you can find me doing homework (sigh), baking, reading, or walking. I’m also on my school’s cross-country team, and I’m part of the choir. Currently, I’m obsessed with the PBS proshot of the West End production of the musical Next to Normal; if you have three free hours and lots of tissues on hand, I would highly recommend watching it.
Science Leadership Academy I Sophomore I He/him
Hello! I’m Naftali. I’m a student from west Philadelphia. I’m a journalist here at the Bullhorn. I joined the bullhorn because I have a passion for writing, arguing, and reading. I believe that stories and writing have the ability to empower and educate young people, and that students deserve to have their voices heard.
In my free time, I enjoy reading, playing piano and drums, running, and cooking.
Science Leadership Academy I Sophomore I He/him
Hello I am Gustavo a Sophomore at SLA. I love writing and I am super excited to start writing about local and national events and hopefully the Frisbee team if we are good. I would also love to write about immigration and the environment.
I love playing frisbee, and eating good food, I also love drumming, and am always down to go to a concert.
Benjamin Rush I Junior I She/her
Hi! I'm Rosedanny Jeanpierre, a junior theatre major at the Arts Academy of Benjamin Rush. I'm super excited to be a part of such a cool team and expand my knowledge on journalism in the process. I hope to bring awareness to present issues by connecting currently trending things to history.
I value both education and creative liberties in my personal and social life and love spending time with my friends! My favorite thing to do in my free time is read or write, usually poetry. My special interests right now include international TV shows, African American Poetry, and comedy improvisational groups.
Science Leadership Academy I Junior I He/Him
I joined Bullhorn to write more about current events and explore the world of journalism, as well as advance the student voice in media. I attend Science Leadership Academy in center city. I’m an avid cyclist and ultimate frisbee player. I love to spend time outside, listening to music, or doing some physical activity. Besides that I’m probably sleeping, eating, or in a tree.
Central High School l Senior l She/her
I joined Bullhorn to help bring awareness to issues in Philadelphia. I’ll be one of the graphic designers who will create the posts and make digital designs for posters, flyers, and stickers. In my personal life, my hobbies consist of dancing, participating in activism, talking to friends, and watching youtube!
Science Leadership Academy I Junior I She/her
Hi! I'm Dylan, and I'm a junior at SLA CC. This is my first year on the Bullhorn, and I can't wait to work with this team! I've always been incredibly interested in current affairs and I love to keep myself educated on what's going on around the world. I joined Bullhorn because I love that we focus on spotlighting young voices and I'm super excited to use photography to help amplify the passions of the people on this newspaper! In my free time I love scrolling on Pinterest, going to every concert possible, spending all my free time with my friends, and taking photos around the city. I also play on my school's softball team, and I'm the captain of SLA's debate team! I'm so excited for a great first year. :)
Central High School I Junior I She/her
Hey I’m a sophomore attending Central high school. I just can’t wait to be apart of the bullhorn news as a graphic designer! I’m passionate about art. All the creativity and problem solving that come with it. I enjoy integrating technology and technical skill to my designs. Graphic design is the bridge between creativity and the technology that I love. Being a graphic designer for the bullhorn news will give me an creative out lit to practice art and politics, two things that I find interesting.
I have a ton of hobbies and extracurriculars. I love all forms of art, I spend most of my free time drawing. If I’m not drawing I’m either ice skating, singing, thrifting/ shopping, or reading DC comics. I'm usually describe as a very welcoming, Jolly, hardworking and passionate person.
E’mani | Senior | She/Her
Heyy! I’m E’mani, a senior at Julia R. Masterman, and this is my first year with The Bullhorn. I’m so excited to join the media team as a filmmaker.
Outside of the newspaper, I love dancing, writing, and anything that lets me express myself artistically. I’m also passionate about civil rights, and politics, and I want to use my voice to advocate for students and the issues that matter to us.
Whether it’s performing on stage, capturing moments on camera, or pushing for change, creativity and advocacy are always at the heart of what I do. I can’t wait to share my perspective and contribute to the amazing work happening here at The Bullhorn!
Academies at Roxborough High School I Senior I She/her
Hi! I’m Kierstyn, a senior at Academies at Roxborough High School. I’m extremely excited to hold the position of Podcaster at Bullhorn News. Not only will I be able to bring light to interactive discussions, but I will also be helping Bullhorn branch into a new aspect of media they haven’t fully tapped into yet.
I have numerous passions and hobbies including: basketball, acting, solving math equations, and understanding the way people view the world. I also love going out with my friends, traveling, and going to work.
Central High School | Junior | She/Her
Hi everyone! I'm Simone, a Junior (aka Class of 286) at Central High School. This is my first year at Bullhorn News, and I will be a photographer. I love taking pictures of any and everything, and I’m always looking for my next interesting shot. I’m looking forward to assisting my fellow journalists in bringing their stories to life visually.
Some of my hobbies are listening to music, listening to video essays, and watching horror movies. I also like hanging out with my friends and rewatching my favorite shows. :)
Science Leadership Academy Center City I Junior I He/him
Hey, I'm Braylin Wilkerson, a junior at science leadership academy - center city. I’m super excited to be a photographer for the bullhorn news because I really enjoy taking pictures and creating content. It’s something I’ve been into for a while, and I’m always looking to get better.
When I’m not behind the camera , I like cleaning (weird,I know ), helping people out , talking on the phone , and supporting a local youth football team. I’m always down to stay busy and be involved in my community however I can.
Philadelphia HS for Girls | Junior | She/Her
Hii, I’m Aulona. I am a current editor for BuIlhorn and a junior at Philadelphia High School For Girls. I joined the Bullhorn because I find that news is such an important form of communication that a lot of students need for guidance during their most important years. Plus, joining the Bullhorn allows for me to explore my interests of journalism and writing in a fun and unique way. Besides journalism, my two other interests include baking and reading. I have an insane sweet tooth and my favorite genre of books is fantasy. In addition to these casual activities, I also play soccer during the fall.
Spring-Ford I Junior I She/her
Hello! I'm Anika, and I'm currently a junior at Spring-Ford High School. I have always loved writing and journalism, so I am especially enthusiastic to be an Editor at the Bullhorn. I love writing, but I am definitely more detail oriented which suits editing a lot more.
Outside of writing, I enjoy reading, making art, playing piano and being creative in general.
Conestoga High School / Senior / He/him/they
Hiya, I’m Jeffrey! I joined Bullhorn because besides journalism holding such a huge role in my life, I get to network and produce news with students from other schools in and around Philadelphia, and I’m beyond excited to contribute as an editor and photographer.
At my school’s student-run paper, The Spoke, I’m a Co-Managing Editor and run an op-ed column called “Jeff’s Gist” with themes ranging from community and social justice to brain rot and nonsense satires. I’ve also contributed pieces to The Stanford Daily and The Philadelphia Inquirer and participated in the Asian American Journalist Association's 2025 JCamp cohort in Seattle. Photojournalism has also been a major knack and passion for me where I get tell stories with my Canon R50 and merge visuals and writing into the beauty that is journalism.
Beyond the newsroom, I help run the Asian Student Alliance at our school and work with non-profit organizations like Asian Americans United, Ginger Arts Center, New Voices, New Voters, Make Us Visible, Write4Change and the Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia. I love networking and being in Philadelphia especially when it comes to the Save Chinatown movement and youth organizing with Students Against Sixers Arena. I’m a profound enthusiast of fanny packs, puns and getting my steps in with XC and learning new choreographies.
Central High School I Junior I She/her
Hello! My name is Emma Hwang and I’ll be working as an Editor on The Bullhorn. Journalism makes up a large part of my life, both in my love for reading newspapers/articles and working as Co-Editor-in-Chief of Central High School’s newspaper. Going down news rabbit holes and getting lost in articles is my favorite way to gain knowledge.
Otherwise, I spend my time on music (both in listening and creation) and with family and friends. I love to try new foods and travel!