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Monday

Lockdowns The Norm For Schools With Frequent Threats

Even before the school shooting in Newtown, Conn., schools have long tried to figure out how to prepare and respond in the event of a shooter on campus. Youth Radio reporter Robyn Gee reports from the Bay Area on what lockdowns mean, and what they feel like to kids.

Lockdowns The Norm For Schools With Frequent Threats

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Thursday

Opinion

Commentary: 'I Just Wish Guns Were Harder To Come By'

Youth Radio's Davina La'Shay shares her unwanted but intimate relationship with guns in her home city of Oakland and how she wants that to change it.

Commentary: 'I Just Wish Guns Were Harder To Come By'

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Tuesday

Monday

Teen Debaters Parse Candidates' Style And Substance

Young debaters at the Bay Area Urban Debate League in Oakland, Calif., say that there are a lot of differences between the way that they debate the issues and what they see the presidential candidates doing on debate nights. Jenny Bolario/YouthRadio for NPR hide caption

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Teen Debaters Parse Candidates' Style And Substance

Teen debaters can learn a lot from watching the presidential debates, gleaning lessons from politicians who've been coached by the best. They can also learn a lot about what not to do.

Teen Debaters Parse Candidates' Style And Substance

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Thursday

Youth Fervor High At DNC, But Lagging Behind 2008

Alejandra Salinas, president of the College Democrats of America, says the group's numbers have been growing in key states like Florida and Ohio. Brett Myers/Youth Radio for NPR hide caption

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Youth Fervor High At DNC, But Lagging Behind 2008

President Obama drew strong support from the youth vote in 2008. This election season, analysts say enthusiasm for the president has declined. While young adults are visible at the Democratic National Convention, some young people acknowledge apathy among their peers.

Youth Fervor High At DNC, But Lagging Behind 2008

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Wednesday

Paul Ryan's Youthful, But Can He Get The Youth Vote?

Young supporters attend the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla. At 42, Paul Ryan is the first member of Generation X to join a presidential ticket. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption

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Paul Ryan's Youthful, But Can He Get The Youth Vote?

At 42, Paul Ryan is the first member of a presidential ticket from Generation X. The GOP vice presidential candidate works out and likes the band Rage Against the Machine, but the jury's out on whether his relative youth gives him an advantage with younger voters.

Paul Ryan's Youthful, But Can He Get The Youth Vote?

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Friday

PTSD Isn't Just A War Wound; Teens Suffer, Too

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PTSD Isn't Just A War Wound; Teens Suffer, Too

About 4 percent of teenage boys and 6 percent of teenage girls have PTSD. Many of them have physical symptoms related to their stress, including problems sleeping, weight gain and hair loss. Researchers are trying to identify which parts of the brain are affected by PTSD so they can come up with more ways to treat the disorder.

PTSD Isn't Just A War Wound; Teens Suffer, Too

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Friday

Juvenile Sentencing Ruling May Affect Michigan Case

This week, the Supreme Court struck down mandatory sentences of life without parole for juveniles. Youth Radio's Sayre Quevedo looks at one case in Michigan that may be affected by the court's decision.

Juvenile Sentencing Ruling May Affect Michigan Case

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Tuesday

N.M. To Favor Tests Over Diplomas In Hiring

Albuquerque is using a new system to assess potential hires. Rather than relying on requiring high school diplomas or GEDs, they're using a test called the Work Keys assessment.

N.M. To Favor Tests Over Diplomas In Hiring

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Wednesday

Calif. Schools Try Out A Gentler Form Of Discipline

Teachers and school administrators in Richmond, Calif., dramatically reduced student suspensions by adopting a youth court program and other new approaches to discipline. But critics of the new approach say dropping traditional punishment could compromise school safety.

Calif. Schools Try Out A Gentler Form Of Discipline

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Thursday

Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Find Me A Part-Time Job

The unemployment rate is 8.1 percent, but the underemployment rate — that's people who work part time but want full-time work — is much higher. For many people, making ends meet means cobbling together temporary jobs. And, of course, there are some apps for that.

Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Find Me A Part-Time Job

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Thursday

'What's Going On': A New Generation Answers

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'What's Going On': A New Generation Answers

As part of a project commemorating Marvin Gaye's breakthrough protest album What's Going On, Youth Radio producer Brandon McFarland was asked to remix Gaye's raw tracks with lyrics and contributions from Oakland-area youths.

'What's Going On': A New Generation Answers

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Tuesday

Door To Door In N.H., Mormon Youth Get 1 Question: 'Huntsman Or Romney?'

Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman makes his way through the media as he leaves a polling station in Manchester, N.H., on Tuesday. He's one of the candidates young Mormons are often asked about as they proselytize. Adam Hunger/Reuters/Landov hide caption

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It's All Politics

Door To Door In N.H., Mormon Youth Get 1 Question: 'Huntsman Or Romney?'

Two Mormon missionaries in New Hampshire are often asked about their political loyalties while they proselytize. But the young men try to keep church separate from Granite State.

Mormon Missionaries Balance Politics, Proselytizing

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Tuesday

In Iowa, Young Voters Unenthusiastic About Obama

Supporters of Barack Obama hold signs as they listen to the then-candidate speak at an elementary school in Iowa in 2007. Crucial to his 2008 election, many young people have since grown disenchanted with the president. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption

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In Iowa, Young Voters Unenthusiastic About Obama

In 2008, young voters turned out in droves to elect Barack Obama, but now seem less likely to support his re-election campaign. Some young liberals have even thrown their support behind Republican Ron Paul.

In Iowa, Young Voters Unenthusiastic About Obama

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Thursday

An Early College Economics Lesson For One Student

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Opinion

An Early College Economics Lesson For One Student

Youth Radio's Sayre Quevedo had to scale back his college plans once he realized his dreams were bigger than his wallet.

An Early College Economics Lesson For One Student

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