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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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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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Tuesday

Students Grossed Out By School Water Fountains

New California rules are meant to get school kids to drink fewer sugary drinks and more water. But many students don't want to drink out of public water fountains.

Students Grossed Out By School Water Fountains

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Thursday

Would-Be Accountant Takes To Streets To Find Work

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College graduates face one of the bleakest job markets on record. It's so hard to find work that some grads are resorting to unconventional approaches. An aspiring accountant spent six months emailing resumes before trying something more daring: carrying a sandwich board.

Would-Be Accountant Takes To Streets To Find Work

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Friday

Injured Iraq Vet Becomes Symbol For Occupy Oakland

A photograph of Iraq War veteran Scott Olsen is seen Thursday at a vigil. Olsen was severely injured during a standoff between police and protesters in Oakland, Calif., two days earlier. He remains hospitalized.

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Injured Iraq Vet Becomes Symbol For Occupy Oakland

Witnesses say Scott Olsen was struck in the head by a projectile when clashes broke out Tuesday between Occupy Oakland protesters and police. At a vigil Thursday night, veterans gathered with protesters to pay tribute to Olsen. They say his story is a reminder of the dangers of excessive force.

Injured Iraq Vet Becomes Symbol For Occupy Oakland

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Tuesday

Author Malin Alegria Finds Star Status With 'Estrella's Quinceanera'

Malin Alegria lives in San Jose, Calif., where she teaches and writes.

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2 Languages, Many Voices: Latinos In The U.S.

Author Malin Alegria Finds Star Status With 'Estrella's Quinceanera'

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In 2006, Malin Alegria's debut novel was unique in the world of young adult fiction: It followed a Mexican-American girl through a quintessential coming-of-age experience — the quinceanera. Today, Alegria's book is still celebrated in Latino communities — and publishers are starting to pay attention.

Author Malin Alegria Finds Star Status With 'Estrella's Quinceanera'

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Monday

Neighborhood Takes Action On Sex Trafficking

High-heeled shoes hang from a gated window in an empty alley behind the National Lodge motel. The Oakland city attorney has filed suit against the motel, arguing that it knowingly facilitates child sex trafficking. Courtesy of Denise Tejada hide caption

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Neighborhood Takes Action On Sex Trafficking

In the San Antonio neighborhood in Oakland, Calif., sex trafficking has been a problem since several motels moved into the community decades ago. In the past year, when parents and advocates realized pimps were targeting middle school girls, they started to hold rallies and marches and met with public officials and the police to stop the problem.

Neighborhood Takes Action On Sex Trafficking

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Wednesday

Channel 101 Contest Eases Amateurs Into Hollywood

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Channel 101 Contest Eases Amateurs Into Hollywood

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Once a month, DIY media makers gather in Los Angeles to watch each other's TV minishows, then vote for the best. The underground event is called Channel 101 and the goal is to win enough audience votes to be invited back for another screening.

Channel 101 Contest Eases Amateurs Into Hollywood

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Tuesday

This Is Your Brain On Ads: An Internal 'Battle'

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This Is Your Brain On Ads: An Internal 'Battle'

Youth Radio's Maya Cueva says her mother always taught her to never surrender to the manipulative ways of advertising. But recently, she had been wondering how much control she has over her thoughts. So she went to the corporate headquarters of NeuroFocus, a pioneer in the business of neuromarketing, to find out.

This Is Your Brain On Ads: An Internal 'Battle'

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Monday

Opinion

Unschooled: How One Kid Is Grateful He Stayed Home

Sam Fuller of Albany, Calif., is part of a rare minority of home-schoolers who call themselves "unschooled" — a more unstructured, self-directed form of home schooling. He says that because he didn't have pressure from school and friends to tell him what to like, it was his responsibility to figure out how to spend his time.

Unschooled: How One Kid Is Grateful He Stayed Home

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Friday

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The Short-Lived Fame Of Pint-Sized Rap Stars
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The Short-Lived Fame Of Pint-Sized Rap Stars

A new generation of child stars has arrived, and their YouTube videos receive millions of views. But when it comes to talented kids, there's a difference between being famous and being a spectacle.

The Short-Lived Fame Of Pint-Sized Rap Stars

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