Goldman Awards
Youth Radio’s King Anyi Howell recently covered the 2007 Goldman Foundation Awards Ceremony in San Francisco. Each year, the foundation recognizes grassroots activists working to improve the planet. During the evening’s youth events, Anyi spoke with Jessica Assaf, a young woman from San Rafael. Jessica talked about her work with the Safe Cosmetics Campaign and why it’s important for young people to get involved in their communities.

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Killing Off Cancer
There's been a lot of hype about the new HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccine, which prevents cervical cancer and is being recommended for girls ages 9 to twenty-six. Many states around the country are considering mandating it, including Texas and California. Meanwhile young women and their parents are trying to sort through all the information to decide whether or not they should get the vaccine. Youth Radio's Alana Germany investigated the issue.

The Talk
The Birds and the Bees: Youth Radio's Johanna Greenberg took an informal poll at her high school in Portland, Maine and talked to her friends about sex education at home.

Love In the Digital Age
Youth Radio looks at how technology affects teen relationships: You’ll hear about how advertisers are cashing in on befriending young people through social networking sites, spying on MySpace, and why some people just shouldn't use technology.

Racist Gamers
Youth Radio's Bill Lewis discusses a time when he encountered a group called the "Nazi Squad" in an online gaming expedition, and explains why racist gamers like them can't keep him from playing his beloved online games.

Proud Gamer
Youth Radio's Bill Lewis is a proud gamer: He adores video games, and plays everyday, but he also manages to maintain a productive academic and social life. Bill has encountered some teasing from his peers...and to all those who make fun of his video game habit, he says, "Get off my back...or I'll step on your Jordans."

Energy Brat
As winter draws nearer, many families will be checking their household energy use to curb costly energy bills. Youth Radio’s Antony Jaureguí grew up in sunny Southern California, and has never worried much about where energy comes from and how much he uses. But on a recent trip to his parents’ hometown in Mexico, he begins to question why he never questions his energy use.

Healthy Eating
With expensive industry leading stores like Whole Foods popping up, promoting microbiotic breakfast drinks and protein-packed pasta, it's hard not to notice the trendy new wave in diets: health food. Youth Radio's Karime Blanco is a high school junior who recently made a lifestyle change when she gave up animal products (including cheese and milk) to become vegan. Karime says a few of her friends have followed the hullaballoo and decided to eat healthy too - but not necessarily because they want to improve their health.

Technology High
Youth Radio's Bennett Gastin explains why he thinks young people need a firm grasp of today's innovative technology. As a sophomore at a technical high school in Atlanta, Bennett says his school is so high-tech that no one even uses notebooks or paper anymore. Bennett counts his blessings for the opportunity to learn about computers, and other forms of technology, but thinks this type of education should be instituted as a part of curriculum for youth everywhere.

Reading My LiveJournal
By now, many of us know about the popularity of internet sites like MySpace and LiveJournal, where youth can build social networks and publish their writing. For many teens, sites like these have replaced locked journals and hidden keys, as youth post their most intimate thoughts and activities on their MySpace and LiveJournal pages. Youth Radio's Bly Lauritano-Werner debates with her mom over whether or not mothers have the right to readtheir children's online blogs.