Candy Flavors Put E-Cigarettes On Kids’ Menu
Electronic-cigarettes are often billed as a safe way for smokers trying to kick their habit. But it’s not just smokers…
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Real Talk: Are You Stuck In The Friend Zone?
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, it might be wise to find out if you’re “just a friend” before you make any big moves. Need help? Youth Radio’s got this handy guide.
Sometimes Change Is Good
My weight used to be my signature. My peers were oblivious to my insecurities, and thought that I wouldn’t be the same if I wasn’t overweight.
Coming To Terms With Autism
I was 16 years old when I found out that I had been diagnosed with high-functioning autism. I was sitting…
Questioning My Inside Jokes
“K.M.S.” I say it all the time. It stands for kill myself. But it’s just an inside joke with my friends. Right?
Drop The Soda Pop
A can of regular Coke contains 55 grams of salt which is approximately 11 teaspoons, enough salt to season a whole pizza.
The Lipstick Diaries: The Ugly Side of Beauty Products
It’s a weekly ritual for some girls—stopping by the make-up counter to check out the latest beauty lines. At 19,…
Castlemont High: One School’s Struggle With Daily Violence
Sitting on the steps in front of his apartment, 14-year-old Trevor Watson — the same kid from the after-school group at Castlemont — says the popping sounds of gunfire sometimes keep him up at night.
To deal with it, he tries to ignore it.
Best Health Stories Of 2013
With the roll-out of the Affordable Care Act, this was a big year for young people and health. Youth Radio’s coverage spanned from the potential physical dangers of competitive high school football, to how teenagers cope with the emotional stress of cyberbullying.