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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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

Health

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Science

Students Spread Awareness of Climate Change
Dmitry, Kate, Sveta and Nidhi
A group of high school students were selected from 13 countries across the globe to act as International Climate Champions and get other students involved in stopping climate change.

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.

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.

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.

U.S.
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.

World

Students Spread Awareness of Climate Change
Dmitry, Kate, Sveta and Nidhi
A group of high school students were selected from 13 countries across the globe to act as International Climate Champions and get other students involved in stopping climate change.

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.

Returning to China
Tian
During Tian Yang's trip to China she visited overcrowded cities, and observed a striking gap between the upper and lower classes.

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.

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.

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.

Sixty Years on, Dreams for Pakistan Remain Elusive
Shahryar
Shahryar Kamal Malik, a student at the Karachi Grammar School, believes that Pakistan has a long way to go to achieve the goals of peace, prosperity and religious tolerance envisioned by its founders sixty years ago.

Indian Independence is a Day to Celebrate, Remember
Vishal
Vishal Rajput, a 17-year-old Indian student, believes that sixty years later Independence Day should remain a day to celebrate, recall the sacrifices made by those before and refresh friendships with neighbors.

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.

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.

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

The Paradox of Kabul
Nick
After teaching English to street children in Kabul, Nick Steiner, now an 18-year-old college freshman, aims to dispel misconceptions about war-torn Afghanistan.

From Fear to Hope for Afghanistan
In 1998, after threats by the Taliban, an 8-year-old Afghan student fled her home with her family. She returned 5 years later after the ousting of the Taliban regime.

My Journey from Afghanistan to the United States
A 16-year-old from Afghanistan writes about his memories of Taliban violence, the Sept. 11 attacks and recent changes in the lifestyle of Afghan youth.

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