High School Students Are Invited To Try Curling
One of the more obscure sports at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia is curling. That’s the one with the…
Journalism
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…
Ambassador of Blackness
Before moving to Oakland, I never really thought about being black. Growing up in Atlanta, my whole world was black. Black history was taught frequently in school– before and beyond the month of February.
One Solution To Diversity Problem In AP Computer Science
Everyone deserves an education. This is something almost everyone in America is in agreement about. Do we let people of…
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.
Finding Therapy On Facebook
It’s been reported that since 2011, over 11 million teens have left Facebook for other networking sites and apps. I,…
My Black Experience: Walking On Eggshells To Walk A Straight Line
Sometimes it feels like I’m walking on eggshells just to walk a straight line for someone. Like every move I make is being watched and interpreted to fit a Hollywood image of all black people.
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…