Zarin Loosli lives in Michigan and was born in 2000.

•  Zarin's favorite school subject is social studies.

•  He is a member of the Boy Scouts of America, and participates in theatre and fencing.

•  In his spare time, he likes to read.

•  Zarin wants to become a cougar specialist when he gets older. (Cougars are also known as pumas, panthers, and mountain lions.)

On why he wants to be a Kid Reporter: "I believe in the power of words. I enjoy writing, asking questions, and meeting interesting people."