Students
Weigh Military Schools as Alternative
Elizabeth
Military academies and colleges are attracting
student looking to serve in the military and
avoid paying tuition. Elizabeth interviewed
students at her high school in San Jose, Calif.,
about the pros and cons of the military schools.
Could
Obama and Clinton Be the Golden Ticket?
Namrata
With Sen. Barack Obama now the presumptive Democratic
nominee attention has turned to who he will
pick as his running mate. Namrata writes about
the benefits and obstacles for a potential Obama-Clinton
ticket.
Latina
Student Embraces New and Old Traditions
Jalisa
Jalisa interviewed Katy Hernandez, a Latina
student who moved to the United States from
Mexico ten years ago and now attends Concord
High School. Katy talked about what life was
like in Mexico and how she has balanced the
two countries' cultures.
Myanmar
Cyclone Hits Close to Home for Refugees
Bebe
Bebe was raised in a refugee camp on the border
of Thailand and Myanmar. She talked to NewsHour
Extra about the cyclone in Myanmar and her own
experience coming to the United States.
Road to Nomination Goes through Pennsylvania
Julia
Julia spoke with students at her high school
in Bloomsburg, Pa., about the election issues
that concern them most, and who they are supporting
in the state's primary, an important contest
in the close race between Senator Hillary Clinton
and Senator Barack Obama.
Pope
Benedict Makes First U.S. Visit
Young Catholics from across the country are
flocking to Washington and New York to see Pope
Benedict XVI on his first trip to the country
as the pope. Students attending his April 17
mass at the Washington Nationals ball park talked
to NewsHour Extra about what they hope to hear.
Digital
Dissection is a Promising Alternative
Heather
Heather writes about the ecological consequences
of dissecting frogs and other animals in the
classroom. Digital dissection computer programs
could replace the traditional version, she argues.
Student
EMT Gains Real-World Experience
Esha
Esha, a trained secondary emergency medical
technician, writes about the experience of helping
a depressed teen on one of her first nights
on the job.
Online
Predators Target Vulnerable Teens
Keisha
Being a teenager can be an emotionally difficult
time, writes Keisha, making teens easy targets
for online predators. New laws are making it
easier to catch predators earlier.
The
Illusion of a Clean Future with Ethanol
Will
Ethanol produced from corn is hailed by some
as a fix-all fuel. Will writes that ethanol
doesn't live up to the hype.
Rallying Student Support for Obama in Ohio
Joshua
Joshua has been volunteering with the Barack
Obama campaign in Ohio for 9 months, organizing
students and talking to voters. He talks about
his experiences and why he feels so passionate
about this election.
Texas
Volunteer Hopes for Clinton Comeback
Griffin
Griffin is a volunteer in the Dallas Clinton
offices. He reflects on the media coverage of
the campaigns and how students in his school
are taking sides.
Obama
Volunteers Flood into Texas
Emily
A new Obama volunteer in Austin, Texas, reports
on the positive energy at the campaign office
and how out-of-state volunteers are working
to get Texas Democrats to the polls.
Campaigning
for Clinton in Ohio
Lonnie
Lonnie, voting this year in his first presidential
election, talks about volunteering for Senator
Hillary Clinton in the weeks before the crucial
Ohio primary.
The
Upside of Down Syndrome
Sydney
Sydney writes about the joys, and occasional
frustrations, of life with her brother Aaron,
who was born with Down syndrome.
Prolonged
Writers Strike Means Lost Fans
Meghan
The writers strike has gone on for too long,
Meghan writes, and has been handled badly
by the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television
Producers.
Struggling with Obesity and Self Image
Shakura
With obesity at epidemic levels in the United
States, Shakura writes about how being overweight
has affected her and her social life.
Partisan Politics Hurts Progress
Michael
Michael argues that the Democratic Congress
has failed to live up to its promises of real
reforms.
Protest Over MLK Statue Goes Against King's
Dream
Avi
Avi writes that the nationality or race of
the artist sculpting the MLK memorial shouldn't
matter, in keeping with King's message of
equality for all.
Black-on-Black Violence Needs a Community
Solution
Jamari
Jamari Caldwell writes that black-on-black
violence is destroying communities and that
ordinary citizens need to help.
Iraqi
Refugee Split Between Very Different Worlds
Omer
Omer Kassim, 17, is an Iraqi refugee living
in Cleveland, Ohio. He was recently granted
asylum to stay in the country, but longs for
home as well.
California
Family Hopeful After Losing Home
The Wilson Family lost their home in the recent
California wildfires. In this audio slideshow,
they share their experiences and hopes for
the future.
California
Wildfires Force Evacuations
Michelle
Sophomore Michelle Boccia talks to NewsHour
Extra about evacuating her home in northeastern
San Diego because of wildfires spreading through
the area.
The
Internal Battle of Depression
Caroline
Caroline Schepker, a 19-year-old college student,
talks to NewsHour Extra about learning to
understand and manage depression.
The
Armenian Genocide Resolution is a Danger to
US Troops
Erika
Erika Martin writes that Congress will endanger
US troops' lives if the Armenian Genocide
resolution is passed.
Congress
Must Pass the Armenian Genocide Resolution
Kim
Junior Kim Kinden argues that the Armenian
Genocide resolution would give overdue acknowledgment
to the victims of a tragic event.
Diluting
the Meaning of Torture
Beverly
Beverly Congdon writes that reporters and
politicians calling harsh, but humane, interrogation
techniques torture is dangerous.
Questioning
Romney on Faith Reinforces Intolerance
Heather
Heather Doyle, a Mormon high school senior,
describes how Mitt Romney's presidential campaign
has affected her life, and caused unfair scrutiny
of her religion.
Vick
Dog Fighting Case Exposes Cruel Sport
Rachel
Rachel Weaver, 16, argues dog fighting is
a serious, inhumane crime and that Michael
Vick should be punished accordingly.
Jena
Six Case Shows Race Bias in the Justice System,
and Media
Lisa
Senior Lisa Vinson writes that the Jena six
were treated unfairly, while their white peers
escaped punishment for a hate crime.
Americans
Should Look to Adopt British Health Care Model
Elizabeth
Following a trip to England with her family,
Elizabeth DeSimone thinks that the United
States should adopt a system in which all
Americans are guaranteed free health care.
Bonds'
Record Not Tarnished by Scandal
Kevin
Junior Kevin Whitaker argues that Barry Bonds'
home run record should be remembered as a
feat in a new era of baseball.
Lack
of Financial Literacy Hurts Students
Brison
Senior Brison Harvey argues that high schools
need to prepare students for big financial
decisions through required financial literacy
education
Darfur
Crisis Tests US Superpower Status
Shannon
Rising 11th grader Shannon Mason argues that
the United States needs to ramp up its action
in Darfur to prevent the loss of innocent
lives.
Reflections
on Blacksburg and Virginia Tech
Dana
Dana Al-Qadi, 17, grew up in Blacksburg, Va.,
where a mass shooting left 33 dead on April
16, 2007. Dana reflects on her hometown and
the victims she knew.
The
Need for More Troops in Iraq
Beverly
Editorial writer Beverly Congdon, 17, argues
that Congress is overstepping its authority
in opposing President Bush's plan to send
more troops to Iraq.
Banning
Teens from Nightclubs Won't Stop Violence
Mayar
As Washington, DC considers legislation that
would ban underage patrons from nightclubs
following the death of a 17-year-old girl,
Maya Gibson-Reinemer argues that keeping teens
out of venues with live music will not stop
the violence.
US
Military Strategies Ignore Iraqi Girls' Rights
Natalia
As the president requests more troops for
the Iraq war, teen Natalia Thompson criticizes
the lack of attention on the waning freedoms
of Iraqi
Being
Young and HIV Positive in America
Brett
At the age of 16, Brett's life changed forever
when he tested positive for HIV. Now an 18-year-old
college freshman in North Carolina, he is
battling the stigma of the virus every day.
Former
Congressional Page Reflects on Experience
Laura
As a scandal involving explicit messages sent
by a congressman to a former page saturates
the news, former page Laura Meixell describes
her Capitol Hill experience.
New
Michigan Graduation Requirements Shortchange
Many Students
Nick
Nick Thomas, a 17-year-old reporter with 8-18
Media, thinks new, more rigorous Michigan
high school graduation requirements could
negatively affect a variety of students.
Sept.
11 Remains a Reminder of Heroism
Andrew
Andrew LaCombe, a 16-year-old reporter with
8-18 Media, remembers the Sept. 11 attacks
and reflects on the lingering impacts of that
day.
Politicians
Should Involve Youth in Decision Making
Chelsea
Chelsea Parrish, a 14-year-old Michigan student
and 8-18 Media reporter, wants politicians
to recognize the value of youth input.
Making
an 'Exit'
Jazmine
A California judge says they don't have to,
but Youth Radio reporter Jazmine Livingston
thinks high school students should have to
pass the state's exit exam before they can
graduate.
Cruzando
la Frontera
Maria
Maria, a Youth Radio correspondent, is a student
and an illegal immigrant. She tells the story
of her harrowing trip from Mexico to the US
in a poem.
Is
Convenience Worth the Cost to the Environment?
Yoko
A student from Japan launches a campaign to
raise awareness about the effects of disposable
chopsticks on the environment.
Black
Market for ADD Drugs Thrives on Campus
Michelle
Youth Radio reporter Michelle Jarboe tells
how Ritalin has become the drug of choice
among students eager for better grades or
a better buzz.
Media
Coverage of the Sago Mine Tragedy Raises Many
Questions
Lindsay
A student from West Virginia criticizes the
media's coverage of a mining accident in her
state as sensationalist.
Hurricane
Katrina and the End of Life as I Knew it
Paige
Seventeen-year old Paige DiMacco fled her
home, friends and all she knew in River Ridge,
Louisiana to escape Hurricane Katrina.
Teen
Hurricane Survivors Tell Their Stories
After escaping their flooded homes in Louisiana,
two New Orleans teens describe their experiences
and share their hopes for the future.
Soldier's
Death Brings War Home
June
The war in Iraq suddenly came home for a student
with the death of a soldier who graduated
from her school.
