HBK Makes Its Own Rules Within Indie Rap
He’s worked with several of rap music’s elite, including Wiz Kalifah and 2 Chainz, and now he’s headlining his first…
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St. Louis Teen Revisits Father’s Advice While Anticipating Verdict
Last summer, every day after baseball practice, I’d buy a slush from the same Quik Trip convenience store in downtown…
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.
Placing More Value On Creating Technology Instead of Using It
This piece aired on KQED-FM. By Christina So I’m going to pick on you a lot.” That was the first thing…
Young Conservative Celebrates Same-Sex Marriage Decisions
Liz Mair is a Republican political strategist. She led online communications for the Republican National Committee, worked on Governor Rick Perry’s presidential campaign and Governor Scott Walker’s recall election.
Surprisingly, today’s Supreme Court decisions on same-sex marriage is a victory for her. Mair is a member of the Young Conservatives for the Freedom To Marry campaign, and she doesn’t think it will be long until all states allow gay and lesbian couples to marry.
I Speak Computer
This piece aired on KQED-FM. By Saleeha Bey When most people turn on their computer they go straight for Facebook,…
Placing More Value On Creating Technology Instead of Using It
This piece aired on KQED-FM. By Christina So I’m going to pick on you a lot.” That was the first…
Teacher In Student’s Shoes: Trying The Common Core Exam
Standardized testing week at the middle school where I was a teacher from 2008 – 2010, was a big deal. Signs went up in the hallways, “Eat a good breakfast!” and a hushed silence fell over the normally chaotic hallways.
Chicago Play Features Real Stories Of Youth Violence
“How Long Will I Cry: Voices of Youth Violence” is a new play at the Steppenwolf Theater in Chicago. The play depicts young people who were involved with gangs, and participated in or were victims of street violence. It follows the true stories of young people in Chicago.