News politics 2008-08-16 Andanh.com

Girls grapple with sexism in sports Sun, 20 Apr 2008 17:26:55 -0400
Tasha Borta and Katelynn Todd think it's only fair that they be allowed on the North Montgomery High School wrestling team -- even though their teammates and a lot of their competitors are male.

Decision lifts weight Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:21:48 -0400

Christian club guides students Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:04:00 -0400
Chris Woods used to be a below-average student; now he makes the honor roll. He says he used to have a "ghetto mentality," but now he's sympathetic and compassionate. The 18-year-old once fought in the streets for neighborhood pride; now he mentors younger kids. How was Woods, once a struggling student and now a sophomore at Herron High School, able to turn his life around? He credits the Christian youth organization Young Life.

Burmese refugees Tue, 13 May 2008 14:36:39 -0400

testing youtube video Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:12:40 -0500

A haven in Indy Wed, 7 May 2008 14:00:59 -0400
Indianapolis is home to hundreds of Burmese families, and many of them have children in public schools on the north and south sides of the city. Y-Press interviewed young Burmese about the oppression they faced in their native country and learned how they are adjusting to America.

Highlights of Burmese history Wed, 7 May 2008 14:06:16 -0400

Student march in '88, leads one to Indianapolis Wed, 7 May 2008 14:11:12 -0400

Mom 'n' Pop -- plus Mon, 19 May 2008 19:25:58 -0400

Young political activist: Honolulu, HI Fri, 16 May 2008 9:46:51 -0400
Rachel Briggs is a youth volunteer for the Obama campaign in Honolulu, HI. Organizing supportersâ contact information, working at fund-raising events, and starting a student chapter in her district are some of Rachelâs accomplishments.

Young political activist: Portland, Ore. Fri, 16 May 2008 10:05:41 -0400
Jennifer Jones has been politically active since she was a high school freshman. Since then, she has worked passionately for the Democratic Party. She sees no problem with continuing her activism after high school, as she will be attending American University in Washington, D.C., in the fall.

Young political activist: Ho-Ho-Kus, N.J. Fri, 16 May 2008 9:40:27 -0400
Four years ago, Conor Rogers saw a need for political volunteers and created the New Jersey Teenage Republican Organization (www.njtars.org) to mobilize young people. Though it started out as a school club, it expanded to serve the county and then the state.

Many date outside their race Tue, 1 Jul 2008 14:42:08 -0400
Several Indianapolis teens â be they Indian, black, Latino or white â said they would consider marrying outside of their race, now that they have been part of the interracial dating scene. Raymond Jami, who is black, and Rocio Mendez, who is Latina, have been dating for more than three years.

What a Texas sociologist found Tue, 1 Jul 2008 16:13:07 -0400
George Yancey, an associate professor of sociology at the University of North Texas, studies interracial dating and marriage. He shared some of his findings with Y-Press.

Immigration: youth voice Wed, 2 Jul 2008 16:16:20 -0400
Do Latinos vote as a bloc? According to students at Duarte High School in Los Angeles County, the answer is sometimes.

Nearly 7,000 American kids drop out of high school every day Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:33:02 -0400
If every freshman, sophomore, junior and senior at Broad Ripple, Carmel and Zionsville High Schools dropped out, that would be about the same number of secondary school students â 6,829 -- that drop out every day across America.

More than academic Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:29:17 -0400
A year ago, Nina Wainscott was at risk of dropping out of Shelbyville High School, and her counselor told her that she didnât have enough credits to graduate.

The Military Way Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:45:58 -0400
Tameria Aldrich might have passed as a typical American teen-ager if it werenât for the camouflage uniform she wore daily.Her weekday schedule last spring was different from what most youth face too: The 17-year-old was up before dawn, helping clean her barracks before breakfast, then marching in formations, followed by school and a full day of other military-style events.

The immigrant vote Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:35:29 -0400
Pollsters and analysts love to identify voting blocs, using them to explain voting trends and to make projections. The Latino voting bloc has been repeatedly analyzed, often getting credit for swaying elections, such as the 2004 presidential contest in which incumbent George W. Bush defeated U.S. Sen. John Kerry.

Kids must speak up about mental health Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:22:25 -0400
Touching things methodically. Reading the same book pages repeatedly while the rest of the class moves on to future chapters. Worrying about how she's different from other kids.

Young political activist: Alexander City, AL Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:27:27 -0400
Four years ago, Ava Lowery was frustrated. She felt that just speaking out against the war in Iraq wasn't enough and decided to combine her love of video, journalism and politics and start a Web site, www.peacetakescourage.com.

Young political activist: Aberdeen, SD Sat, 26 Jul 2008 10:52:45 -0400
Amanda Randall has been involved in politics since age 13. For five of those years she's been active in the Teen Age Republicans, a group affiliated with the Republican Party that is dedicated to getting young people involved in the political process. She has held several positions in TARS, most recently as state chair, where she's been in charge of recruiting and leadership.

Young political activist: Lebanon, IN Sat, 26 Jul 2008 10:18:07 -0400
Zach Ammerman has always enjoyed politics. Now, after working on Hilary Clinton's campaign, he hopes to make a career out of it.

Jonas Brothers Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:33:19 -0400
Prior their concert at the Verizon Wireless Center, the Jonas Brothers held a press conference at the Conrad Hotel to discuss their charitable work.

Strict or permissive? Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:39:36 -0400
John Colbert, an Indianapolis father of 10, says it's time parents take charge. "Kids walk over their parents, but I blame that on the parents. The parents aren't being parents.

Peru amateur circus Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:56:15 -0400
With the rise in gas prices Indiana families still had hidden treasures in the state. One is about a little an hour and half northeast of Indianapolis the Peru amateur circus.

Young political activist: Madison, Miss. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:54:21 -0400
In Mississippi, the summer of 1963 was a violent one â 30 black homes and 37 black churches were firebombed, and more than 80 civic activists were beaten. The following summer, about 40 Freedom Schools were opened, dedicated to creating "an educational experience for students which will make it possible for them to challenge the myths of our society, to perceive more clearly its realities, and to find alternatives â ultimately new directions for action," in the words of founder Charles Cobb. Though the program foundered through the years, it was reborn in 1992 with the support of the Children's Defense Fund.

Young political activist: New York City, NY Sat, 26 Jul 2008 10:32:43 -0400
At age 15, Raven Robinson decided that she wanted to pursue a career in public service, and she's been busy ever since. Not only has she held a series of leadership roles in her school's student government, she's been involved in several political activities as well.

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