Should Families Teach Kids How To Use Guns (Safely)?
Introduction For many families, the presence of guns in the home is considered pretty normal. According to the Pew Research…
Journalism
Letting Go of Shame and Coming Out Trans
Youth Radio’s Bella King, a 20-year old trans woman, shared her story of coming out to her family and letting go of the shame she’s felt with NPR’s All Things Considered.
Graduating From UC Against The Odds
Part of what kept me motivated to finish school was knowing that as a Latino student who was succeeding I was proving the numbers and the institution wrong.
Graduating From UC Against The Odds
Walking across that stage represented more than just completing my degree. For me, it was symbolic.
The Thirst For First Is The Worst
For someone focused on winning, losing can be hard to stomach. In my experience, it is far more fulfilling to enjoy the work, game or swim meet than to constantly compare myself to others.
Ask The Awkward Questions: Four Fact-Checking Case Studies For New Journalists
So you’re just getting started in journalism — awesome! Whether you’re a teen working at your school’s paper, a cub reporter at…
Here’s How To Prepare For The Next Big Quake
If you’re like most teens in the Bay Area, you’ve only experienced a handful of earthquakes.
Californians, Have Your Water Habits Changed?
Earlier this month, 17-year-old Youth Radio reporter Savannah Robinson did a story for NPR about how the historic California drought was…
Life After The Loss of A Classmate
It’s easy to not notice people, but that can change when someone at your school takes their life.