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Student Reporters In 18 countries Honored By YJI
(May 3, 2012) WEST HARTFORD, Conn., U.S.A. – A 19-year-old reporter from Mumbai, India who produced an astonishing array of compelling and important stories is Youth Journalism International’s 2012 Student Journalist of the Year. During the course of 2011, Pushkal Shivam questioned the Dalai Lama, interviewed survivors in the immediate aftermath of a terrorist bomb attack, lived for a week on a handful of rupees a week to see how the poor scrape by and much … Read entire article »
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Women Deserve ‘Half The Sky,’ Writers Argue
By Rachel Glogowski and Stefan Koski Associate Editors Youth Journalism International HARTFORD, Connecticut, U.S.A. – Although slavery in the traditional … Read more »
Hornby Rose From Slacker To Worldwide Fame
Nick Hornby at West Hartford, Connecticut’s Kingswood Oxford School Photos: youthjournalism.org By Alma Macbride Junior Reporter Youth Journalism International WEST HARTFORD, Conn., … Read more »
Dalai Lama calls for new century of dialogue and peace
Youth Journalism International Senior reporter Pushkal Shivam got the chance to question the Dalai Lama. Here is … Read more »
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Ramadan Journal - Day 3 - Doors
Yes, the gates of heaven are open for the Holy Month of Ramadan, but not so much … Read more »
YJI's 2011 Excellence in Journalism Contest Honors Students In 16 Countries
WEST HARTFORD, Connecticut, U.S.A. - Youth Journalism International's annual awards contest honored students in 16 countries … Read more »
Occupy Portland Has Anger But Little More
By Talon Bronson Senior reporter PORTLAND, Oregon, U.S.A. – The Occupy Portland camp is running off the tracks, and … Read more »
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Celebrating May 1st In Germany
From the archives, originally published in 2010: From left to right: Stefanie Hoffmann (20), Kelly Harrod (20), Katie Grosser (20), Anne Stolpe (19), Stefanie Berndt (20). photo/youthjournalism.org By Katie Grosser Senior Reporter Youth Journalism International MESCHEDE, Calle, Germany – Every country has its fill of national holidays. Some come and go and only make themselves noticeable by granting a day off from school and work. Others, however, have much … Read entire article »
Can The Dark Knight Rise With No Joker?
The newest Batman movie is due out this summer. Can The Dark Knight Rises compare to The Dark Knight? By Mary Majerus-Collins Senior Reporter Youth Journalism International WEST HARTFORD, Conn., U.S.A. – Many Batman fans noticed that in The Dark Knight, the Joker’s skin and hair do not appear to be actually white and green, but poorly dyed and painted. Heath Ledger as the Joker in the … Read entire article »
YJI Contest Results Will Be Announced Soon
Trophies that went to the top winners in 2010. Similar trophies will be awarded to those winning the highest honors this year. Anxious students from California to Cairo are eager to know if their work was selected for an award in Youth Journalism International’s 2012 Excellence in Journalism contest. Meghan Mizuta, YJI’s2010 Student Journalist of the Year Results are due out any day now. … Read entire article »
Pakistan’s Politics Hang On Judges’ Ruling
By Waleed Tariq Senior Reporter Youth Journalism International KARACHI, Pakistan – Pakistan’s political turmoil further intensified on Tuesday when the Supreme Court reserved its verdict in Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani’s contempt case, paving the way for his possible disqualification from parliament and throwing into doubt his continuation in office. A seven-member special bench of the court headed by Justice Nasir ul Mulk reserved … Read entire article »
Luna: A Novel Of Transsexuality, Acceptance
By Mariechen Puchert Senior Correspondent Youth Journalism International CAPE TOWN, South Africa – Seventeen-year-old Luna can only emerge when the moon is out, because by day she is Liam: handsome, intelligent, male Liam. Luna, a novel by Julie Anne Peters, is the story of a transsexual teenager and her disgust for the body into which she was born. Liam’s sister, Regan, narrates the novel. She … Read entire article »
How The World’s Youth Celebrate Earth Day
By Youth Journalism International Young people around the globe who observe Earth Day shut off appliances, plant trees and try to convince others of the importance of taking care of the planet. As a lover of natural beauty, Maryam Saeed, 15, a student at Crescent Model Higher Secondary School in Lahore, Pakistan, said Earth Day is everything to her. Earth Day 2012 While every … Read entire article »
Ugandan Hip Hop Artist: Save The Trees
Bwette Daniels Gilbert / youthjournalism.org In Uganda, hip hop artist Asolo Vannessa, known as MC Flower, appears on stage with Nigerian-German hip hop artist Nneka on the left and hip hop artist Keko on the right in the sunglasses. By Bwette Daniels Gilbert Senior Reporter Youth Journalism International KAMPALA, Uganda – Nine-year-old Ugandan hip hop artist Asolo Vannessa, who uses the stage name MC Flower, is taking her country … Read entire article »
Indoor Waterfall Brings Nature Inside
Jason Soltys / youthjournalism.org A side view of the new waterfall at Indian Rock Nature Preserve in Bristol, Conn. By Jason Soltys Junior Reporter Youth Journalism International BRISTOL, Conn., U.S.A. – There aren’t many places that have waterfalls indoors, but Indian Rock Nature Preserve is one of them. Earth Day 2012 At the nature preserve, which is part of the Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut, Executive Director Jon … Read entire article »
Brooklyn Flea Market: Sure Sign Of Spring
Emma Bally / youthjournalism.org A bird’s eye view of The Brooklyn Flea Market By Emma Bally Reporter Youth Journalism International BROOKLYN, New York, U.S.A. – One truly knows that spring has come to New York City when The Brooklyn Flea Market finally reopens. This flea market, which is located between Clermont and Vanderbilt avenues, attracts a diverse crowd of people. As far as the eye can … Read entire article »
Members Of Parliaments Gather In Uganda
Ugandan Speaker Rebecca Kadaga with international parliamentarians at a recent conference in Kampala.Photos: Bwette Daniel Gilbert/ YouthJournalism.org By Bwette Daniel Gilbert Reporter Youth Journalism International KAMPALA, Uganda – About 650 members of parliaments and other government leaders from around the world gathered recently for the 126th inter-parliamentary union assembly in Kampala. Representing more than 120 parliaments as well as regional and international organizations, the six … Read entire article »
Debut Album By Max Jared Shows Potential
By Eli Winter Junior reporter YouthJournalism International HOUSTON, Texas, U.S.A. — These days it seems technology is taking over our lives to the extent that Facebook can be considered the leader of the free world. It seems we are increasingly disconnected from our purpose on this Earth is. But Max Jared, one of the more dedicated musicians you have never heard about, aims to change … Read entire article »
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