Bronx Youth Heard capped its winter/spring session with a series of stories written and reported by Bronx high school students. The students spent 12 weeks learning the basics of news gathering and writing for the print medium. Bronx Youth Heard is extremely proud of the work these students have completed. For all, it was their first time being published. These stories were published in Vol. 28, Issue No. 12 edition of the Norwood News. Summaries of these stories can be found below:

The Sneaker Habit That’s Costing Teens: Reporter Medelin Cuevas takes a look at how teens are prioritizing their money. For some, spending the money on the latest pair of must-have sneakers seem to be the only favorable item, even at the expense of a college education. Read More

 

 

 

Even at All-Girls Schools, Females Become Foes and Abandon Sisterhood: Teen girls, who are reminded to forget friendships and support one another, often find themselves competing for the same thing. Reporter Imani Maliti explores the topic for students attending a local Bronx high school. Read More

 

 

 

Bronx School Students Turn Down School Lunch for Junk Food: Reporter Lizi Mensah finds out why junk food is winning over school lunches. Read More

 

 

 

 

The Dangers of Online Teen Dating: Dating for teens can be fun, adventurous and sometimes dangerous. Reporter Angejica Sanchez speaks to one teen who learned the hard way. Read More

 

 

 

 

Fighting with Parents – a Phase Marking the Start of Adolescence: It’s almost a rite of passage: teens who begin fighting for independence by having it out with their parents. Reporter Pamela Ventura spoke with one psychologist who offers some tips for when that moment comes. Read More

 

 

 

Questioning the Faith Often Leads With Tough Decisions: The adolescent years can be marred with confusion and plenty of questions. That also includes questioning your faith. Reporter Angelinna Veras talks to teens confounded by organized religion. Read More

 

 

That wraps up Bronx Youth Heard. The next round of applications begin in the next school year. Be sure to check by the Norwood News website for how teens can sign up to the 12-week program.