October 2008 Archives

What youth journalists heard from their peers about this election
By: Ingrid Hu Dahl
Published: October 27, 2008
What youth journalists heard from their peers about this election

December • Volume 2 • Issue 6
By: Ingrid Hu Dahl
Published: October 27, 2008
Letter from the Editor Welcome to YMR's final issue of 2008: Volume 2 | Issue 6. This marks the end of a fantastic publication year featuring a total of 38 articles of youth media "on the ground" throughout the...

Youth on the Trail
By: Katie Bolinger, Jordan Denari, and Lynn Sygiel with contributions from Barbara Cervone
Published: October 27, 2008
Youth benefit from a partnership between What Kids Can Do and Y-Press, leading them to cover the Conventions and the 2008 Election.

Vodcast: Youth Generated Media & the Election
By: Jeff McCarter & Chris Frills
Published: October 27, 2008

2008 Youth Media Blog-o-Thon: Interview
By: Ingrid Hu Dahl
Published: October 27, 2008
2008 Youth Media Blog-o-Thon: Interview with Jamilah King of WireTap Magazine and Eming Piansay of YO! Youth Outlook Multimedia.

Election Year: How Can Youth Walk the Walk?
By: Kelly Nuxoll
Published: October 27, 2008
From a political journalism perspective, the youth media around the 2008 election demonstrates a shift in both civic engagement and the media.

Liberian (or Non-American) Youth Perspectives on the U.S. Presidential Elections
By: Lisa Russell
Published: October 27, 2008
Since the outcome of the U.S. Presidential elections has such an impact on the rest of the world, shouldn't global youth voices be heard and weigh in on the vote?

Youth Media, Youth Voice & Youth in Politics
By: Tony Payton
Published: October 27, 2008
27-year-old Tony Payton, the youngest representative of the Pennsylvania State House, talks about his journey into politics and the important role of young people as they inform and become decision makers using new media.

Obamania: A Reflection on New Media Tactics Drawing Youth to the Voting Booth
By: Rashid K. Shabazz
Published: October 27, 2008
Sen. Obama’s campaign is an interesting reflection point for youth media practitioners to amplify and appreciate the lessons we have learned on how to use new media and technology tools to attract younger people and to get them engaged in creating a better world through media literacy and engagment.