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The State of the Newsroom
Hannah Bonanducci, former Editor-in-Chief of Eastern University's The Waltonian, poses with her final printed article of the Spring 2026 semester. Photo by Jason Karch. I found my way into journalism accidentally; the school newspaper was the only “creative writing class” my high school had to offer, and as an insufferable 14-year-old who thought she was going to be a fiction writer, I took it on with no clue what I was getting myself into. Over time, though, I began to reali
Philadelphia Student Press Association
May 115 min read
Coffee & Chemistry
As a full-time student, my circadian rhythm is not governed by sunlight, which, between November and March, comp resses into an overcast 9-10‑hour window, but, instead, by caffeine intake (measured in milligrams). I emerge from a near-sleepless night in dire need of espresso; my pending chemistry assignment begs for my vitalized & undivided attention. At 8:10 a.m., I step into Greek from Greece on 33rd Street. The door opens into dim lighting, grey and configurated seating
Amulya Arakala
May 82 min read
PSPA Awarded $15,000 Grant from the Lenfest Institute for Journalism to Support 2027 Journalism Summit
The Philadelphia Student Press Association (PSPA) is proud to announce a $15,000 grant from the Lenfest Institute for Journalism in support of the 2027 PSPA Journalism Summit. This funding will help expand programming, increase access, and elevate opportunities for student journalists across the city. The grant reinforces PSPA’s mission to empower student media and build a stronger future for journalism in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Student Press Association
May 42 min read
Claire Herquet Named Director of the Philadelphia Student Press Association
The Philadelphia Student Press Association announces Claire Herquet as its new Director, beginning May 2026. She succeeds founder Jackson Juzang and brings experience in student journalism, digital communications, and media leadership.
Philadelphia Student Press Association
Apr 212 min read
Your Guide to the PSPA Journalism Summit
Get ready for the PSPA Inaugural Journalism Summit—two days of panels, workshops, and networking in Philadelphia designed to connect student journalists with industry professionals and real opportunities.
Joe Lendacky
Apr 123 min read
I Vote A World: Young Voices & Urgent Futures at VoteThatJawn’s Fifth Annual Forum
Octavius V. Catto's Home Historical Marker at 812 South Street, Philadelphia PA. Before a single speaker took the stage, the room was already dreaming. Music flooded through Houston Hall as students and adults gathered in VoteThatJawn’s fifth annual forum. On a quiet spring evening, three Drexel student musicians on drums, bass, and keyboard filled the room with a calm and meditative sound as attendees filtered in. The atmosphere felt less like a lecture and more of a gatheri
herquetc1
Apr 43 min read
Windward Walk
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 01:52 P.M. 21° F (feels like 9° F) En route to my laboratory section in Disque Hall, a historic academic building in Drexel’s Quadrangle, my teary eyes glance around the quiet courtyard, unable to unfurl against the scouring gusts of wind. My walk to class demanded full focus and the resolve to endure the biting Philadelphia cold. Almost there. Careful… careful! Do not rush. Where are my mittens? I cannot feel my fingers. This does not feel like 9°.
Amulya Arakala
Mar 311 min read
From SCI Phoenix: A Postcard From a Permanent Sentence
A green postcard from SCI Phoenix arrives with a message about obligation and attention, prompting a deeper examination of life without parole in Pennsylvania. As one incarcerated man reaches out to student journalists, his letter opens a broader debate about punishment, permanence, and who gets to shape public memory after a sentence is handed down.
Jackson Juzang
Feb 195 min read
Inside the PSWA’s 121st Banquet: Honoring Excellence Across Philly Sports
PSWA banquet room filled with conversation, community, and anticipation as guests settled in for a night of celebration. Photo: Jason Karch On Jan. 21, the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association held its 121st banquet in Cherry Hill, N.J. at the DoubleTree by Hilton. Honorees and guests from all over the Philly sports world had the pleasure of attending, a long with some of our PSPA members. The night was filled with guests from high school, college and professional sports.
herquetc1
Feb 14 min read
PSPA Receives $10,000 Gift from Steve Kelly to Support Student Journalism
PSPA announces a generous $10,000 gift from healthcare entrepreneur Steve Kelly, supporting student journalism, mentorship, and collaborative reporting across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Student Press Association
Jan 272 min read
A Year of Building Student Journalism: PSPA’s 2025 Recap
From launching our organization and website to appearing on the PECO building and engaging students citywide, 2025 was a landmark year for the Philadelphia Student Press Association. Discover how PSPA empowered student journalists, amplified voices, and made an impact across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Student Press Association
Dec 22, 20254 min read
Philadelphia Inquirer Features Philadelphia Student Press Association’s Regional Impact
A Philadelphia Inquirer feature highlights PSPA founder Jackson Juzang and the organization’s mission to strengthen student journalism across Greater Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Student Press Association
Dec 22, 20252 min read
PSPA Spotlighted in Conversation with Lawrence Harris
Philadelphia Student Press Association co-founder Jackson Juzang joins youth empowerment speaker Lawrence C. Harris in a YouTube interview discussing the future of journalism
Joe Lendacky
Dec 5, 20252 min read
The La Salle Collegian Features the Philadelphia Student Press Association
The Gleaner spotlighted PSPA’s expanding regional impact, detailing our growth, campus collaborations, and commitment to elevating student voices across Philadelphia.
herquetc1
Dec 5, 20252 min read
PSPA Featured in Rutgers–Camden’s The Gleaner
PSPA’s growth, mission, and PECO billboard moment were featured in The Gleaner, Rutgers–Camden’s student-run newspaper.
Isabella Deitz
Dec 5, 20252 min read
Private Investigators, Confidential Meetings, and a “Betrayal of Trust”: Inside Bryn Mawr’s Probe Into Pro-Palestinian Protests
Vague emails, surprise interrogations, and claims of off-campus surveillance: students describe an unsettling investigation into campus activism.
Hannah Epstein & Rana Rastegari
Dec 3, 202510 min read
PSPA Founder Featured in Temple University’s Community-Engaged Media
11/29/2025 Feature highlights PSPA’s early growth and mission to bridge student and professional newsrooms across Greater Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA – November 29, 2025 – The Philadelphia Student Press Association (PSPA) announced that founder Jackson Juzang was recently featured in Community-Engaged Media Spotlight , a publication of Temple University’s Center for Community Engaged Media (CCEM). The article, published on November 18 , profiles PSPA’s formation, rapid early
Philadelphia Student Press Association
Dec 1, 20252 min read
Building a Forever Home: Erin Brown and the Philadelphia Urban Riding Academy’s Ride for Legacy
A new profile of Erin Brown looks at how the Philadelphia Urban Riding Academy is safeguarding Black horsemanship in a changing city, and what it takes to build a lasting home for the riders who will carry the legacy forward.
Jackson Juzang
Nov 10, 20255 min read
At the Roundtable: Power, Privilege, and Generational Betrayal in After the Hunt
At the After the Hunt roundtable, Luca Guadagnino, Julia Roberts, Andrew Garfield, and Ayo Edebiri joined student journalists to discuss mentorship, betrayal, and Yale’s paradox of privilege.
Jackson Juzang
Oct 3, 20254 min read
PSPA at the New York Film Festival
The Philadelphia Student Press Association made its mark at the New York Film Festival, covering the premiere of Luca Guadagnino’s After the Hunt and gaining invaluable experience as part of the press.
Joe Lendacky
Sep 28, 20253 min read
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