10 Tips For College Freshmen To Stay Happy, Healthy, And Sane
10 things you definitely should and absolutely shouldn’t do freshman year.
Garrison Pennington
How Moving To Canada Changed My World View
How many times have you heard Americans say, “That’s it! I’m moving to Canada”? Well, I actually did. Last year,…
My Stay At Home Dad
Growing up, Garrison Pennington’s mom worked long hours, while his dad stayed home and looked after him. This arrangement gave Pennington a more flexible view on gender roles.
Too Young To Vote
I’m a 17-year-old who lives and breathes politics. I can’t get enough of it
A Renaissance For Oakland and The Warriors
What does the Warriors’ success mean for the City of Oakland? Youth Radio’s Garrison Pennington finds out.
Too Young To Vote
I can’t get enough of politics. But as a minor, I’m not allowed to vote. And until recently, I accepted…
RYL Event Recap-Bites and Beats “Let’s Rhyme About Love”
On February 5th, Youth Radio, in collaboration with i2i and OutLoud Radio, hosted the first Bites & Beats of the…
Can You be a Patriot Without Voting?
My dad grew up in the Reagan era, and he worked hard to raise my brother and I with the same brand of patriotism. He played us movies like Red Dawn, Rocky 4, and Top Gun — any film that featured Americans beating Russians at something.
The Father Abstaining from Voting
After I learned my dad doesn’t vote, I was upset. I used to picture my dad’s love for his country like Rocky — lasting until the very end, no matter the challenge.