‘We Are All Margaret Thatcher’s Children’
By Robert Guthrie Reporter YouthJournalism International DUMFRIES, Scotland – Margaret Thatcher is dead, but her stark legacy will live on long after Wednesday’s ceremonial funeral. One of the most powerful women of her time, Thatcher proved among the most influential British prime ministers ever. Her policies revolutionized the United Kingdom. It’s certainly no understatement to say, however, that the Iron Lady’s decisions were seen by Brits as controversial and divisive. Born in the quiet village of Grantham … Read entire article »
Filed under: England, Margaret Thatcher, prime minister, Robert Guthrie, Tory, United Kingdom
Boston Bombing Spreads Fear Across Globe
Crime scene boundaries in Boston By Mariechen Puchert Associate Editor Youth Journalism International AT SEA OFF THE WEST COAST OF AFRICA – It is evening-time on the M/V Explorer and we are en route to Morocco. Students are eating, preparing for final examinations, and attending evening seminars. An announcement interrupts us: “We are sorry for interrupting the programs currently in session, but we have received some important news from the United States. Two bombs have exploded at the end of the Boston Marathon. No fatalities have been reported. Al Jazeera will be streamed to your cabins for further information.” I am not American. I have never been to Boston. I remember how abstract the news of 9/11 was many years ago. Now, I am relieved that no fatalities have been reported, but this does not seem … Read entire article »
Filed under: 9-11, Boston, Boston Marathon bombing, Mariechen Puchert, terrorism
‘Iron Lady’ Thatcher Transformed Her Country
Margaret Thatcher(Photo: British Prime Minister’s Office) By Robert Mooney Junior Reporter Youth Journalism International RICHMOND, North Yorkshire, U.K. – During her long career, Margaret Thatcher went from working in her father’s grocery store to holding down the highest position in British politics. Her passion from politics started early and took off after she joined the Conservative Association at Oxford University, where she studied chemistry, and wound up as its president. Elected to the Parliament in 1959 as one of the few female MPs, Thatcher rose in party ranks until her promotion to secretary of state for education and science in the wake of the 1970 Conservative victory. Within a decade, she led the party. In her time as Tory leader, Thatcher often criticized the Soviet Union, where a newspaper eventually dubbed her the “Iron Lady,” a name she … Read entire article »
Filed under: Conservative Party, Margaret Thatcher, Robert Mooney, Tory, United Kingdom
Riordan’s Latest In Percy Jackson Series Pits Greeks, Romans Against The Earth Goddess
By Yvette Hong Junior Reporter Youth Journalism International SEOUL, South Korea – Calling all Percy Jackson fans: The New York Times’ bestselling author Rick Riordan, who wrote the much-loved Percy Jackson & The Olympians series, finally released an addition to his latest series, The Heroes of Olympus. Riordan’s latest Roman and Greek mythology-based book, The Mark of Athena, takes the reader through an adventurous story about the teen demigods’ quest of sailing to Rome to find the Doors of Death. As they voyage through air and sea, the quest involves Percy and his friends tirelessly deflecting the reigning chaos of Gaea. With close-knit friendships, Percy, the son of Poseidon, overcomes obstacles from angry nymphs, battle-hungry demigods, and even a giant shrimp monster. Oh, and don’t forget a giant spider lady. There’s plenty of sword fighting … Read entire article »
Filed under: book review, Seoul, South Korea, Yvette Hong
New Strokes Album Rivals The Band’s Best
By Eli Winter Reporter Youth Journalism International HOUSTON, Texas, U.S.A. – The Strokes have never been known for their predictability. Comedown Machine, their new album released today, proudly reaffirms that idea. With this latest record, you hear the New York band evolving, slowly but surely, from their scruffy, apathetic threads of a decade ago to some nice, shiny, New Wave clothes from the 1980s. A quick refresher on the history of The Strokes – their debut EP started a bidding war to sign the band to a major label, which RCA Records won out. Their debut album, Is This It, released in 2001, as expected, received a huge amount of praise and many placements on best-of-the-decade lists. Their second album two years later, Room on Fire, attempted to expand their sound slightly with the incorporation … Read entire article »
Filed under: Eli Winter, Houston, music review, reviews, Texas, The Strokes
Pakistan’s White Ribbon Campaign Awards Contest Honors YJI Reporter Arooj Khalid
Arooj Khalid Arooj Khalid, a senior reporter for Youth Journalism International who’s tackled many tough subjects from her home in Lahore, Pakistan, recently was recognized by the White Ribbon Campaign Pakistan for her journalism.Khalid, who is 16, was recognized in the first White Ribbon Media Awards.The awards honor journalists whose work supports the cause of women’s rights in Pakistan. Founded in 2006 by the Women’s Empowerment Group, the White Ribbon Campaign’s mission is to create awareness, especially among men and boys, of injustice towards women and violations of women’s rights in Pakistan.Most recently, Arooj wrote for YJI about a 12-year-old girl who worked as a kitchen maid.Youth Journalism International offered enthusiastic support for her entry in the White Ribbon Campaign’s competition. Congratulations, Arooj! youthjournalism.org The certificate Arooj Khalid received from the White Ribbon … Read entire article »
Filed under: Arooj Khalid, awards, Lahore, Pakistan
The Boring Museum Lecture That Wasn’t: Author Applegate Brings History To Life
Yelena Samofalova / youthjournalism.org A newsboy hawking papers greets visitors to “The Guilded Age of Hartford” exhibit at the Mark Twain House and Museum. By Alan Burkholder Junior Reporter Youth Journalism International HARTFORD – I’m not a history buff by any stretch of the imagination. I find that listening to tales of the past just leaves me wanting to get up and go do something more interactive, like finish that novel I’ve been writing or mocking a B-movie on television, or basically anything that doesn’t leave me sitting by myself and feeling bored out of my skull. As such, I was rather skeptical about attending a lecture by Pulitzer-Prize-winning author Debby Applegate, detailing the life of abolitionist Henry Ward Beecher. If you don’t know who Henry Ward Beecher is, you’re not the only one. Yelena Samofalova / … Read entire article »
Filed under: Alan Burkholder, Debby Applegate, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Mark Twain House
Belfast Flag Flap Disrupts Irish Peace Path
By Peter Kelly Junior Reporter Youth Journalism International BELFAST, Northern Ireland – The unceremonious scenes that unfortunately dominated Northern Irish headlines in the end of last year were, for so many, a sorry and unwanted reminder of the dark, old days of The Troubles – a time the Northern Irish people thought they had left behind. The local Stormont government voted on December 3rd to limit the number of days that the Union flag flies over Belfast City Hall. That’s when Protestant unionists took to the streets in protest. The protests had originally set out to be peaceful demonstrations but inevitably spilt over to violence and caused serious detrimental effects to the country. Nearby businesses were forced to close and took a serious hit. Most noticeably, the Christmas continental market was forced to extend its stay … Read entire article »
Filed under: Belfast, Ireland, Peter Kelly
Madrid Has History, Art, Temples And Fun
Dina El Halawany / youthjournalism.org Bullfighting at Las Ventas in Madrid By Dina El Halawany Junior Reporter Youth Journalism International MADRID, Spain – Madrid is one of the most fascinating cities you can ever visit. Since the moment our plane landed there, I was spellbound by its beauty. No matter how long you stay in Madrid, you’ll never run out of places to visit! To begin with, there are numerous historical places; such as The Royal Palace which is certainly one of the main tourist destinations. It’s an architecture masterpiece, surrounded by a wonderful garden known as ‘Sabatini garden.’ Dina El Halawany / youthjournalism.org The Royal Palace in Madrid, surrounded by the Sabatini garden Besides the Royal Palace, there are the royal theater, the well-known Alumenda Cathedral and the Museo Nacional del Prado, or the Prado museum, which was founded as … Read entire article »
Filed under: Dina El Halawany, Madrid, Spain, travel
San Francisco Wine Tasting Benefits YJI
youthjournalism.org Event organizer Shaina Zura, left, and co-host Talon Bronson. youthjournalism.org The gallery before the event SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Shaina Zura, who spent some of her teenage years as a reporter with Youth Journalism International, pulled together the organization’s first major West Coast benefit event on Saturday.The adults-only wine-tasting party, held at Spoke Art, a San Francisco gallery, offered a variety of wines from around the world, cheeses and other refreshments.A silent auction including goods and services donated by Bay Area businesses added to the success of the evening. The San Francisco party, one in a series of “I Love YJI” fundraising events, followed others held in Durban, South Africa, Kabul, Afghanistan and in Central Connecticut, where YJI is headquartered. More events are in the works.Zura, who wrote news stories for YJI as a … Read entire article »
Filed under: California, I Love YJI party, Oregon, Portland, San Francisco, Shaina Zura, Talon Bronson
Table Mountain: Views Of Beauty And History
Julianna Espinosa / youthjournalism.org A view from Table Mountain, South Africa By Julianna Espinosa Junior Reporter Youth Journalism International CAPE TOWN, South Africa – As we climbed up on the side of Table Mountain in a translucent cable car, we gazed in awe of the beautiful sight. The Mountain is about 3,550 feet tall, and makes for a gorgeous view. As I reached the top, I could see many different landscapes. There were areas of grassy shrubbery as well as mountainous cliffs to look down. There’s a lot to do there, too – hike up the mountain, go rock climbing or mountain biking. When I ventured along the mountain, I just took in the view. The most breathtaking view was the one of Robben Island. Now a museum and heritage site, Robben Island formerly housed a notorious prison that held anti-apartheid activists, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Cape Town, Julianna Espinosa, Nelson Mandela, South Africa, Table Mountain, travel
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