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‘Silver Linings’ Is A Journey Of Self-Healing
By Jenny Neufeld Junior Reporter Youth Journalism International MOUNT VERNON, New York, U.S.A. – Who would have thought that the ‘World’s Sexiest Man’ and the winning tribute of The Hunger Games could mold together, with the work of director David O. Russell, in an intense, yet heartwarming, and surprisingly nail-biting, adaption of Matthew Quick’s novel, Silver Linings Playbook? I sure didn’t. As I walked into the theater I sat down in my seat expecting your typical “rom-com,” with the sappy love-story, but a chick flick was far from what I got. Silver Linings Playbook follows the journey of confused and estranged Pat Solitano Jr., played by Bradley Cooper, named last year by People as the sexiest man alive. Recently released from a committed period in a mental facility, Pat must begin his new life away from … Read entire article »
Filed under: Jenny Neufeld, Mount Vernon, movie review, movies, New York, U.S.A.
Winter Sets In At The Reservoir
Youth Journalism International photographer Francis Byrne went exploring with his camera in the West Hartford, Connecticut reservoir recently and came back with these images. Francis Byrne / youthjournalism.org Francis Byrne / youthjournalism.org Francis Byrne / youthjournalism.org Francis Byrne / youthjournalism.org TweetShare#call_to_action h4{padding:0px 5px;} … Read entire article »
Filed under: Connecticut, Francis Byrne, nature, photography, reservoir, U.S.A., West Hartford
Super Bowl Caps Rough Year For NFL
By Aiman Jarrar Junior Reporter Youth Journalism International GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, U.S.A – Despite a season filled with controversy, the hype over Super Bowl XLVII grows ever larger as game day approaches. When the actual game begins in New Orleans on Sunday, the Baltimore Ravens will face the San Francisco 49ers in a battle that pits 49ers Coach Jim Harbaugh against his brother, John Harbaugh, who coaches the Ravens. These two have faced off once before, on Thanksgiving Day in 2011, becoming the first pair of brothers to ever serve as head coaches on opposing teams. Baltimore won that game 16-6. Perhaps this year’s Super Bowl will provide a game worthy of all the hoopla. Certainly, it’s been a rocky year in the National Football League. Before the season even began, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton … Read entire article »
Filed under: Aiman Jarrar, Baltimore, football, Grand Rapids, Michigan, New Orleans, San Francisco, Super Bowl, U.S.A.
Feeling Like Royalty At A Presidential Ball
By Khloe Krizek Junior Reporter Youth Journalism International ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, U.S.A. – I felt like a princess at my first-ever formal ball. youthjournalism.org Khloe Krizek Held last Saturday, it was the Youth Presidential Inaugural Ball at the Crystal City Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia.There were a lot of kids dressed up, and that’s unusual for most kids. When we arrived, we found a table and listened to the invocation and welcoming remarks. Then we had a nice dinner of chicken and mashed potatoes and lots of gravy. It was yummy. Some really good musical performances and a dramatic reading by kids followed the dinner. Somebody from the White House spoke and said that any one of us could be a future President of the United States (except for me, since I was born in China). We played a trivia game about … Read entire article »
Filed under: Alexandria, Khloe Krizek, U.S.A., Virginia
Snoozing, Snacking And Tweeting: What Really Happens In A High School Lockdown
By Natalie Tarrant Junior Reporter Youth Journalism International ARLINGTON, Texas, U.S.A. – We were in the middle of first period, about 9 a.m., and reading aloud the first pages of Romeo and Juliet, (Act 1, Scene 1: “Do you bite your thumb at us, sir?/ I do bite my thumb, sir.”) Just then, a voice from the intercom announced: The lockdown drill had started. Our teacher gathered us up into a little group (it was a fairly small class) and put us in a corner of the room away from the door. She covered up the door’s window with some paper and sat down with us. After that, we managed to stretch out into more comfortable positions, whispering quietly to one another in a relaxed way. I even managed to lie down and take a quick … Read entire article »
Filed under: Arlington, lockdown, Natalie Tarrant, school security, Texas, U.S.A.
Kansas City Offers Art, Music, Theater
Stephanie Hamann / youthjournalism.org Kansas City’s nickname is the City of Fountains. The water in the fountain is colored blue in this picture because blue is one of the colors of the Kansas City Royals baseball team and the city was hosting the All-Star Game last summer. The tower beyond the fountain is part of the Country Club Plaza, which is a shopping area. By Stephanie Hamann Junior Reporter Youth Journalism International KANSAS CITY, Missouri, U.S.A. – As a Kansas Citian, I consider myself privileged to have spent my young life here. This is not New York, Tokyo, or any other massive, renowned metropolis, yet I am comfortable in Kansas City. I have grown up with the entertainment, art and memories offered by the atmosphere, enjoying what Kansas City has to offer. As with any place on Earth, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Kansas, Kansas City, Missouri, My Hometown, Stephanie Hamann, U.S.A.
Kansas City Offers Art, Music, Theater
Stephanie Hamann / youthjournalism.org Kansas City’s nickname is the City of Fountains. The water in the fountain is colored blue in this picture because blue is one of the colors of the Kansas City Royals baseball team and the city was hosting the All-Star Game last summer. The tower beyond the fountain is part of the Country Club Plaza, which is a shopping area. By Stephanie Hamann Junior Reporter Youth Journalism International KANSAS CITY, Missouri, U.S.A. – As a Kansas Citian, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Kansas, Kansas City, Missouri, My Hometown, Stephanie Hamann, U.S.A.
Taliban’s Attack On Teen Girl ‘Unbelievable’
By Tamar Gorgadze Junior Reporter Youth Journalism International LORTON, Virginia, U.S.A. – When first reading the news about Malala Yousafazi, all I could do was ponder on about millions of other girls worldwide who have tried to be as courageous as her and instead of being respected and honored for making a positive impact in their country, they have been treated unfairly and cruelly. Last week, the Taliban hunted down this proponent of girls’ education who is just 14, found her on her way home from school and shot her in the head. She’s in a British hospital in serious condition. After the attack, the Taliban claimed responsibility and said they’d try again to kill her if they could. It’s unbelievable how someone is capable of not only shooting a child, but to also be … Read entire article »
Filed under: education, Lorton, Malala Yousafzai, Pakistan, Taliban, Tamar Gorgadze, U.S.A., Virginia
Taliban’s Attack On Teen Girl ‘Unbelievable’
By Tamar Gorgadze Junior Reporter Youth Journalism International LORTON, Virginia, U.S.A. – When first reading the news about Malala Yousafazi, all I could do was ponder on about millions of other girls worldwide who have tried to be as courageous as her and instead of being respected and honored for making a positive impact in their country, they have been treated unfairly and cruelly. Last week, the Taliban hunted down this proponent of girls’ education who is just 14, … Read entire article »
Filed under: education, Lorton, Malala Yousafzai, Pakistan, Taliban, Tamar Gorgadze, U.S.A., Virginia
Taliban’s Attack On Teen Girl ‘Unbelievable’
By Tamar Gorgadze Junior Reporter Youth Journalism International LORTON, Virginia, U.S.A. – When first reading the news about Malala Yousafazi, all I could do was ponder on about millions of other girls worldwide who have tried to be as courageous as her and instead of being respected and honored for making a positive impact in their country, they have been treated unfairly and cruelly. Last week, the Taliban hunted down this proponent of girls’ education who is just 14, found her on her way home from school and shot her in the head. She’s in a British hospital in serious condition. After the attack, the Taliban claimed responsibility and said they’d try again to kill her if they could. It’s unbelievable how someone is capable of not only shooting a child, but to also be … Read entire article »
Filed under: education, Lorton, Malala Yousafzai, Pakistan, Taliban, Tamar Gorgadze, U.S.A., Virginia
Reporter’s Notebook: Supporting A Woman Fighting Rare Form Of Breast Cancer
youthjournalism.org Meg Reed, who is fighting breast cancer, with her daughter Lexie and Queens of Pink from the Think Pink Organization. The group presented Reed with a check to help her with the cost of treatment. In the back, from left, are Lexie Reed, Kristyn Boswell, Meg Reed, Jade Kingham, Kaley Willis, Pam Courmier, Toni Wilcox, Joyce Bennett. In front, from left, are Celise LaFleur, Brynlie Drounett, Brenlee Vincent, Cerenity Harmon and, Linley Wilcox. By Kaley Willis Reporter Youth Journalism International SULPHUR, Louisiana, U.S.A. – Imagine this: You have just found out you have cancer. What if it was one of the rarest and most unidentifiable forms of cancer? For Meg Reed of Moss Bluff, Louisiana, this is a reality. Reed, a teacher at Moss Bluff Elementary School, was diagnosed with metaplastic breast cancer on March 6. Also … Read entire article »
Filed under: breast cancer, Kaley Willis, Louisiana, Queen of Pink, U.S.A.
Reporter’s Notebook: Supporting A Woman Fighting Rare Form Of Breast Cancer
youthjournalism.org Meg Reed, who is fighting breast cancer, with her daughter Lexie and Queens of Pink from the Think Pink Organization. The group presented Reed with a check to help her with the cost of treatment. In the back, from left, are Lexie Reed, Kristyn Boswell, Meg Reed, Jade Kingham, Kaley Willis, Pam Courmier, Toni Wilcox, Joyce Bennett. In front, from left, are Celise LaFleur, Brynlie Drounett, Brenlee Vincent, Cerenity Harmon and, Linley Wilcox. By Kaley Willis Reporter Youth Journalism International SULPHUR, Louisiana, U.S.A. – Imagine this: You have just found out you have cancer. What if it was one of the rarest and most unidentifiable forms of cancer? For Meg Reed of Moss Bluff, Louisiana, this is a reality. Reed, a teacher at Moss Bluff Elementary School, was diagnosed with metaplastic breast cancer on March 6. … Read entire article »
Filed under: breast cancer, Kaley Willis, Louisiana, Queen of Pink, U.S.A.
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