Y-Press

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Y-Press was a nonprofit youth-media organization that stresses youth development and leadership skills. It was a youth-driven organization that gave children and teens a voice in the world through journalism. Members built communication skills by producing stories with a youth perspective. Founded in 1991, Y-Press closed its doors in late 2012. 

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5 Pieces

Y-Press reporters talk with minority youth about their perceptions and relationships with police. The reporters also talk with local police to hear what they have to say as well. Y-Press is a youth media organization based in Indianapolis.

  • From: Y-Press
  • Updated: Jul 28, 2009
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4 Pieces

In this series, four Y-Press journalists explore how the current economy has affected youth. While many stories have been done about adults and the economy, few mentioned teens. However, teens not only spend money, they make it.

  • From: Y-Press
  • Updated: Nov 27, 2009

Pieces

Caption: Bard Ellis lost his college fund when AIG stock fell.
According to the College Board and Art and Science Group over 40 percent of students said that the economic crisis will change their college choice...

  • Added: Nov 27, 2009
  • Length: 02:19
Caption: Darnell Bland is a high junior at Cristo Rye. He works for a local enviormental firm.
In this series, four Y-Press journalists explore how the current economy has affected youth.

  • Added: Nov 27, 2009
  • Length: 02:54
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Last July, Time’s online editor Josh Tyrangiel said Lil’Waynes rhymes were Dylanesque Dylanesque, as in Bob Dylan, and that got Y-Press journal...

  • Added: Nov 17, 2009
  • Length: 03:10
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In the world of film, I think Judd Apatow is the new Woody Allen.

  • Added: Nov 17, 2009
  • Length: 05:14
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In October of 2001, the US Congress passed the Patriot Act. It allows the government to monitor citizens’ communications and personal information i...

  • Added: Nov 17, 2009
  • Length: 02:44
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Youth journalists reflect and comment on their experiences with presidential candidates.

  • Added: Jul 28, 2009
  • Length: 12:18
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Karin Agness, a young Republican, started a conservative organization for college females. Started in 2004, Network of Enlightened Women, now has c...

  • Added: Jul 28, 2009
  • Length: 04:20
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Two police officers with different backgrounds offer their view on what being a police officer is all about.

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis and YouthCast


  • Added: Jul 28, 2009
  • Length: 02:34
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Members of the OK at a Saturday meeting
Y-Press reporter Max Gabovitch talks with Sergeant Timothy Knight, director of the Indianapolis OK program as well as several youth involved in the...

  • Added: Jul 28, 2009
  • Length: 03:20
Caption: Myron Burr, Credit: Keenen Brannon
For 18-year-old Myron Burr, who recently graduated from Cardinal Ritter High School, relationships with police are about attitude.

  • Added: Jul 28, 2009
  • Length: 02:20