Get Off Your Cell Phone…Dad!
When I interviewed my father, Jose Escobar, for this story, we were just seconds into the conversation when his cell phone vibrated with a message. So does he think he’s addicted?, I asked.
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The Year In Social Media
What’s out with teens in the social media space is important to investors — but why? Teens aren’t rolling in disposable income, after all. But 16-year-old Jasiri Emerson says teens are the most avid users of social media.
Best Technology Stories Of 2013
A big year for teens and tech. Youth Radio reported on the popularity of Pokemon video games and cards, and…
Sneak Peek: What Would Delivery Drones Be Like?
It’s a bird… it’s a plane… no, it’s an Amazon Prime delivery drone?
Community Activism Through Mapping
Say there’s an issue in your community you want to fix. There are the obvious tactics. Maybe you try picketing, talking to your local government, or collecting signatures from your neighbors. But have you ever thought of mapping your issue? That’s what four students at Roosevelt High School in Los Angeles did with the help of the i.am.angel Foundation and the mapping company, Esri.
Artists Turn Social Media Into Insta-grand
The Internet– like it has done for so many industries — has opened up the art world to everyone. Now…
Playing Xbox One – Youth Radio Style
This week, a handful of Youth Radio students took the Xbox One for a test drive. Big shout out to…
Hard-Core And Casual Gamers Play In Different Worlds
Inside gaming culture, “hardcore” and “casual” are tribal divisions. For the hardcore, gaming is the passion. Casual players enjoy games, yet they don’t steep themselves in gamer culture rites like midnight openings.
Is Cyberbullying Really A Problem For Youth?
With kids’ online and offline lives becoming one, it appears that harassment could happen every day, and all day. There is no logging off.