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.
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Sister Roommate
I’ve always shared a room with my sister. We know every little detail about each other – the good and the not-so-good.
Getting To Know My Best Friend Again
After his best friend left for college, Robert Pedersen felt a gulf between them. He describes getting to know his best friend again and extending the limits of their friendship.
What I Didn’t Learn In High School
“Leading up to high school graduation, I heard many of my classmates say, “four years of classes and I didn’t learn a thing.” They were joking, but to me, it wasn’t that funny….it’s actually kind of true.”
Rejecting My Native Language
“In middle school, I came up with this brilliant plan to defy all Asian stereotypes. I was loud. I hid my high test scores… And I stopped speaking Chinese.”
Turning Away From The Ivy League
Ben Rossi grew up with pressure to attend an Ivy League university. He ultimately rejected his parents’ plans for him, in favor of figuring out the best educational path for himself.
Teens React To Kaepernick And Patriotism Debate
49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s decision to sit during the national anthem is sparking conversations about patriotism. In classrooms across the country, students are taught to honor the flag during their daily pledge of allegiance. Youth Radio talked to young people who are grappling whether to take their own stand… by sitting down through the pledge.
Stresses of High School
Adults tell me to follow my passion but who can afford it in this economy?
The Pressure To Stay In STEM Classes
“I recently dropped a course for the first time: calculus. But I felt pressured to stay — partly because I was one of the few Latinas in class.”