Hey, I'm E'voni Hughes. I am a freshman at Independence High School, and I am 15 years old. I like spending my weekends watching Netflix and Hulu with my stuffed animal bear and binge-eating food. I like rainy weather and thunderstorms....

My name is Ashley Acosta, and I’m a senior at Independence High School. I’m 17 years old and enjoy listening to music and shopping in my free time. My favorite part of journalism is being able to write a news story about any...

Hi, my name is Nevaeh Ortega. I am 15 years old, and I’m a freshman at IHS. My favorite color is orange, and I like spending time with my family.

Hi, my name is Arabel Perez. I am a junior, and I am 16 years old. I love listening to Eminem and hanging out with my friends. I am also a cheerleader here at Independence. After high school, I plan on attending UCLA and becoming...

Hello! My name is Genesis Stokes (or Gen), and I’m a freshman at Independence. I have a lot of hobbies including writing, listening to music and watching movies. I’ve always loved telling stories and hope to continue to tell...

Hello. I’m Nathan Esparza, and I’m a senior at Independence High School (shocking, I know). I enjoy listening to metal music, reading, and playing video games. I’m planning to study Environmental Engineering at ASU, and...

Hi, my name is Ana Soto, and I am a 17 year old junior at Independence High School. I’m Hispanic, can’t reach the top of the shelves most of the time,  have a couple friends, and I can be sarcastic at times. I want to go...

My name is Ciara Chavarin, and I am 17 and a senior at Independence. I am the youngest in the family and hope to pursue a career in the Veterinary Field. I am currently also a student at West-MEC doing the Veterinary Science program....

Hi my name is Jadelyne Cruz, and I am 14 years old. I love listening to music, being around my friends, and my dog. I am really quiet but nice to know when I warm up.

Hello! My name is Serenity Borunda! I have been in Journalism for two years now, this year being my third. I like writing poems and short stories (almost all of which never get finished) and listening to music. I also enjoy writing...

Hi, My name is Jazlyn Reyes. I’m 14 year old freshmen in 2022. I love to write and listen to music. I love to hang out with my family and friends all the time.

Hi. My name is Yoselin Marquez, and I am a sophomore. I look forward to being a successful anesthesiologist. I enjoy playing sports during my free time. After high school, I plan on attending ASU. Next year I plan on attending...

Hello ! My name is Ana Paula Soto Saldivar . I’m 14 years old, and my birthday is on August 30th. I’m the oldest child in my family. I like to listen to music , hang with friends , sleep , and go out or stay in, either one....

My name is Tierra Jones, and I’m 15 years old. My birthday is May 25,2007. I am a Sophomore here at Independence High School. I like to spend my free time cooking, reading, and painting. After high school, I plan to pursue my...

Hi my name is Xia Ruiz, and I am a senior here at Independence.  I have been playing soccer since I was little and enjoy listening to Daniel Caesar. I will be attending NAU in the fall of 2023 to become a pediatrician. I don�...