What’s Up With The Race For The Millennial Vote
Whether or not millennials show up to vote could be the deciding factor in many of the battleground states. So let’s check in and see what the campaigns are doing to bring them out…or keep them home.
Journalism
Ask a High School Debater: Trump vs. Clinton Breaks All The Rules
“Things that would be considered absurd in high school debate are seen as norms on the national stage. Dodging questions, rhetoric rather than facts, arguing against something without offering an alternative.”
Youth-Made Civics App Puts Facts Back Into Politics
Run 4 Prez is a race-style game where you compete against an opponent to see who gets to the White House first. Get your electoral facts wrong, and your campaign will be left in the dust. Get your facts right, and you’ll out-run your competitor for the win!
Not Up for Debate: Why Sexism Made Me Quit the Debate Team
After one particularly rough tournament, I angrily threw my bags into my mom’s car and complained to her about the guys I had to deal with. [T]o my surprise she told me to get used it.
Colorado Teen: Gen-Z Done ‘Keeping Up’ With The Election
I’ve tried this election: I watched the debates, I listened to my parents discuss issues, I even traded Taylor Swift for political podcasts during my runs. I gave it my all. Turns out that was not enough.
Applying To College? FAFSA Just Got Easier
Big changes to FAFSA: starting this year, applications are available in October. This means students can find out how much financial aid they’ll get BEFORE they apply to college.
No phone? No way
I’m 17-years-old, and I’ve never owned a cell phone.
I’m Just Drawn This Way: An Illustrated Coming Out Story
The person I am today could have walked out of a drawing I did eight years ago.
What It Means To Be An Oaklander
There’s not just one way to be from Oakland. I want educate myself on the history and culture of my city.