Alex Hawes Silva is a seventeen-year-old, Mexican-Canadian, student at Jesuit High School. Despite her North American background, she spent the majority of her childhood living in Asia. For over a decade, she lived in China, Singapore, and India. It was in those places that Alex first discovered her love for journalism. In countries that were constantly buzzing with newsworthy events, Hawes was enthralled by the hum of it all and was eager to share. What started with writing in a journal every night turned into a passion that has seeped into every facet of her life. Hawes often works in broadcast journalism, by announcing sporting events and editing film. She has also created podcasts, articles, and put together a documentary on climate change. She hopes to begin writing about global and cultural events as well as sports. In addition to journalism, Hawes also enjoys playing soccer, camping, and traveling.