Oluwamayomide Adeduro, better known as Mayo, found his love for journalism through his mother’s passion for literature and his own curiosity about storytelling. Being a longtime fan of the Alex Cross novels, he hopes to write pieces that bring depth and clarity to complex ideas, whether in science or sports. While he hopes to become a neurosurgeon in the future, Mayo sees journalism as a way to connect people and share perspectives. Outside the newsroom, he’s a devoted Christian, an active soccer player, and someone who finds inspiration in the music of his favorite artist, Travis Greene.

As a new writer at the Raider Review, Ailsa Ostovitz is interested in learning a new way to express herself and her ideas. In her freshman year, she discovered her love for journalism in the music world, finding that it combined her love of teaching with her interest in music and film. She joined the newspaper in her junior year to use journalism to write about her interests in a way that would entertain and inform others.  In addition to her interest in music and film, Ailsa is also passionate about queer politics. Despite the attacks from current legislation on the LGBTQ+ community, she likes to highlight the small victories, making sure that others see that not everything is bad. She is currently a part of the GenOUT Chorus in DC, using music as activism for queer youth. Outside of music and politics, her hobbies include reading, movies, baking, and hockey. Her favorite class is science because she is always learning something new, challenging her initial perspective on things. When she graduates, she wants to go to college and do something that will have a positive impact on others.

Ever since De’Mari Gainey was little she’s loved talking to people and making them feel heard. Being a junior in high school she decided to try journalism class. Being a new writer, she was a little bit nervous but so far she has been enjoying it. De’Mari’s goal for journalism is to write things that keep students interested and coming back for more. She also hopes she can encourage more students to take journalism and find love for it and make their voices heard. After high school De’Mari wants to attend Morgan State University or Florida A&M university where she will study psychology. She intends to continue her cheer life in college also. After college De’Mari wants to become a child psychologist and travel the world.

Averie Johnson is part of the class of 2027 and a new Journalist for the Raider Review. She has always had a love for reading and writing. Her favorite things to write about include Pop Culture, Creative Arts, Movies, and Tv. She takes interest especially when it comes to creative arts at Roosevelt as she is a former Lady Raider and currently enrolled in Dance 4 and Drama 2. Some of her goals for the Raider Review are to bring more attention to her former team, bring attention to the dance department, and go through the process of rehearsal to stage with the Drama Department. After high school, she hopes to travel to New York for college so she can study Health Sciences and be in the “City of Dreams” to fulfill hers.