Vincent Demyan - Listen Street Music
Y-Press interviewed world-famous violinist Joshua Bell and listened as he performed at Indiana University with pianist Jeremy Denk. When growing up in Bloomington, renowned violinist Josef Gingold was Bell's teacher and mentor. Now 40, Bell became a nationally-known musician when he was only 14. Vincent Demyan, a 14 year old himself, reports for Y-Press about Josh Bell's street performing experience.
Becky Buchanan-Schwanke - Listen Playing Music and Remembering Grandma
A group of Y-Press journalists spent a day last fall playing music as street performers in Fountain Square on the east side of Indianapolis. While playing 16 year old Becky Buchanan -Schwanke was reminded of her grandmother and their special relationship that grew out music.
Katie Stergar - Listen No Respect for a Street Performer
After spending the day playing her flute on the street sixteen year old Katie Stergar finds out street performing as easy as it looks.
Becky Mangan - Listen Clinton reporter notebook: Immigrant youth - Read .pdf
Becky Mangan talks about the challenges illegal immigrant youth face to obtain a college education and Clinton's support for the DREAM act. Becky has a personal connection to immigration since her mom came the US as immigrant many years ago.
Millie Cripe - Listen Clinton reporter notebook: Clinton's cool factor - Read .pdf
With organizations like Rock the Vote and high profile presidential candidates, it seems politics may be on the verge of becoming "cool." Sen. Barack Obama has a lot of appeal with youth today---- he's energetic, hip and has a strong message of hope. Fifteen-year-old Millie Cripe takes a closer look at Sen. Hillary Clinton and decides that she's a different type cool.
Paul Winston - Listen Obama reporter notebook: gas prices - Read .pdf
It's the day most teenagers cannot wait to finally arrive -- getting a driver's license and hitting the road. With gas prices on the rise, however, the American rite of passage is now bittersweet. Sixteen-year- old Paul Winston wonders if Sen. Barack Obama can do anything about the pain at the pump.
Sarah Zabel - Listen Obama reporter notebook: domestic violence - Read .pdf
Each year about 3 million women suffer abuse form a husband or boyfriend. Oftentimes this is a silent problem, but Sarah has witnessed firsthand while volunteering at local domestic violence shelter. Sarah reflects on Sen. Barack Obama comments on this "quiet crisis," and hopes he can keep attention focused.
Jordan Denari - Listen Clinton/Obama reporter notebook: Just one question - Read .pdf
Y-Press has been involved in political reporting since 1992 when it attended its first political conventions. Scoring some "big" interviews in the past, this year it is a different story. Working since October and submitting multiple requests, Obama's campaign schedulers just couldn't find time in his hectic schedule. Jordan shares the struggle of the quest and the pay off when finally asking one question.
Pratik Cherian - Listen McCain Town-Hall Meeting - Read .pdf
Fourteen-year-old Pratik Cherian sets the scene for McCain's town hall meeting and press conference and shares his impressions of his first experience asking a question at the crowded press conference.
Quinn Andrews - Listen Campaign Style - Read .pdf
Fourteen-year-old Pratik Cherian sets the scene for McCain's town hall meeting and press conference and shares his impressions of his first experience asking a question at the crowded press conference.
Hrishi Deshpande - Listen McCain on Social Security - Read .pdf
Hrishi Deshpande is a 12-year-old concerned about the future social security for his generation. He asks McCain for some straight talk about Social Security, however thought the answer fell a little short.
Max Gabovitch - Listen McCain on Health and Fitness - Read .pdf
Fourteen-year-old Max Gabovitch reacts to Senator McCain's position on health care and its relevance to young people.
Jordan Denari, Quinn Andrews and Max Gabovitch - Listen Young Republicans on McCain
Y-Press reporters Quinn Andrews and Max Gabovitch interview Justin Kingsolver, 18 and Barrett Tenbarge, 17, both young McCain supporters about the appeal of the Republican party and McCain to youth. Both will be eligible to vote in November's election.
Jonathan Gainer - Listen A Look Into One Family's Legal Battle - Read .pdf
To Jonathan Gainer, a 15-year-old, a courtroom a subsequent legal process became more than just a mere room and taking time to file papers. In the case of one 14-year-old and his family, that room brought out the best and the worst of them.
Jordan Gaither - Listen A Time to Grow - Read .pdf
For Jordan Gaither a, the hearings he witnessed were more
than mere crimes and punishments. While there he recalled the influences in
his life that ensured that he wasn't the one being sentenced; and ultimately
concluded that these kids didn't have that type of support.
Beverly Jenkins - Listen Troubled Teens Need Consequences
Not Chores - Read .pdf
Sixteen year old Beverly Jenkins, always thought that actual court cases were
what you might see on an episode of Law and Order. But after spending a day
at the
Marion County Juvenile Court system, she gained an understanding of what actually
happens.
Reginetta White - Listen Courtroom Role Models -
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After spending a day in the juvenile court system Reginetta, a 14-year-old,
desire to become a criminal lawyer was reinforced. She found some role models
in the juvenile justice system as well as people she didn't think cared for
their work. She feels she can help kids by being compassionate and firm.
Jeanette Greven - Listen
Y-Press editor Jeannette Graven interviews Judge Marilyn Moores head of the Marion
County Juvenile courts. They talk about her philosophy as a judge and Moores
thoughts on what brings kids into the system and what sees was as success.
The Gate of No Return Jonathan Gainer
Jonathan Gainer Y-Press journalist visited The "Gate of No Return," constructed in 1992 by the Republic of Benin as a symbol of the slave trade. He comments on the atmosphere of the moments and some feelings it evoked.
Sprit of Giving Keisha Mitchell
After personal conversations with young people from Benin, Y-Press journalist Keisha Mitchell, had unexpected revelations about the country.
Open Road Elisabeth Randall
Experiencing another culture can help you see even mundane aspects of your own life in a new light. Y-press journalist Elisabeth Randall.
Marketplace Jessika Officer
Y-Press journalist Jessika Officer visits the largest market in Benin, Africa. She shares some of her thoughts on bustling commerce.
Grace Chris Reissaus
Grace a Beninese woman runs an organization that creates products out of found materials and sells them at shops around the world. Y-Press journalist Chris Reissaus talks to Grace and then shares his feelings in a commentary.
Familiarity in Benin Zoe Hayes
While visiting Benin Y-Press journalist Zoe Hayes was struck by the familiarity of the surroundings and the questions she was asked by Beninese youth.
Faith and Belief in India
Chelsea Berryman
Chelsea Berryman travels to India and learns about faith and tolerance. She lives with her missionary parents in Mozambique. Read by Allison Gardiner
Working at Taco Bell
Andy Goldblatt
Andy Goldblatt spends the summer at the fast food restaurant and finds out what what the working world is all about.
Climbing the Mountain
Ben Dorson
Ben Dorson climbs Mount Rainer for himself and for his father, who didn't make it to the top.
Summer at the Retreat
Cindy Mangan
Cindy Mangan spends time at a retreat and gains some insight about her future.
Ski Racing
Jake Thornburgh
Jake Thornburgh goes to Oregon and learns about ski racing. The sport is harder than it looks.
Security vs. Privacy
Michal McDowell
Michal McDowell ends up at London's Gatwick Airport during this summer's terrorist threats.
Dance Fever
Millie Cripe
Millie Cripe finds out just how hard it is to be a professional dancer.
Family Trip
Pratik Cherian
Pratik Cherian embarks on a long car trip with his family, and finds that it really does bring them closer together.
Back Problems
Stephen Miller
Stephen Miller faces up to what could be a serious and painful medical condition.
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