Engaging Youth Through Radio Project

Series produced by WTIP

Caption: WTIP Youth Radio Project, Credit: Carah Thomas
Image by: Carah Thomas 
WTIP Youth Radio Project 

WTIP's "Engaging Youth Through Radio" project features the work of YRP students. These short 3- to 5-minute features are by youth for youth, and explore issues and themes with a youth focus.

WTIP’s "Engaging Youth through Radio" project provides local youth with enhanced opportunities for self-exploration, self-expression, and community involvement by promoting their unique perspectives and highlighting their valuable contributions. This series features these students and the audio documentaries they've created that reflect the concerns and opinions of the local youth culture.


152 Pieces

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The Thrill of Skydiving
From: WTIP
Series: Engaging Youth Through Radio Project
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Skydiving is a lot like life. In this feature, WTIP's Youth Radio Project presents Jade Wilson, reading her personal essay "The Thrill of Skydiving”.

  • Added: Nov 13, 2012
  • Length: 02:23
This I Believe In: Pizza
From: WTIP
Series: Engaging Youth Through Radio Project
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Sometimes, pizza is better than life. That’s what Connor Franks thinks, anyway. In this feature, WTIP's Youth Radio Project presents Connor, readin...

  • Added: Nov 20, 2012
  • Length: 02:57
Greet People The Way You Want To Be Greeted
From: WTIP
Series: Engaging Youth Through Radio Project
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Even the smallest gestures of kindness go a long way, and Santina McMillan thinks we should all try our best to make our communities kinder places....

  • Added: Nov 20, 2012
  • Length: 02:07
War And Leadership
From: WTIP
Series: Engaging Youth Through Radio Project
Caption: Czarina Crow
High School student and WTIP Youth Radio Project producer Czarina Crow is quite the poet. In this feature, she shares one of her original poems abo...

  • Added: Nov 20, 2012
  • Length: 01:28
An Untitled Poem
From: WTIP
Series: Engaging Youth Through Radio Project
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WTIP North Shore Community Radio producer and Youth Radio Project member Czarina Crow writes original poetry. She's inspired by the stories she see...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Nov 30, 2012
  • Length: 01:37
  • Purchases: 1
Let 17 Year Olds Vote
From: WTIP
Series: Engaging Youth Through Radio Project
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One of the most exciting elements to surface during the last presidential election was the increased participation of younger voters. While this c...

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  • Added: Nov 13, 2012
  • Length: 03:29
  • Purchases: 1
This I Believe In: Snowmobiling
From: WTIP
Series: Engaging Youth Through Radio Project
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For Bradley Wilson Jr., snowmobiling feels like flying. In this feature, WTIP's Youth Radio Project presents Bradley, reading his personal essay "T...

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  • Added: Dec 11, 2012
  • Length: 04:52
  • Purchases: 1
Pep Band
From: WTIP
Series: Engaging Youth Through Radio Project
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If you've ever been to a high school sports event, you've probably seen (and heard) the pep band. But what purpose do they really serve? Are they a...

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  • Added: Dec 11, 2012
  • Length: 02:25
  • Purchases: 1
Untitled Poem #2
From: WTIP
Series: Engaging Youth Through Radio Project
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Czarina Crow is a WTIP Youth Radio Project producer, high school student and poet. In this feature, she shares a poem about death and saying goodbye.

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  • Added: Dec 11, 2012
  • Length: 01:16
  • Purchases: 1
Should employers have access to employees' Facebook pages?
From: WTIP
Series: Engaging Youth Through Radio Project
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Do you think employers should be able to view or read the Facebook pages of job applicants? WTIP's Youth Radio Project wanted to find out. So, we t...

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  • Added: Dec 15, 2012
  • Length: 02:51
  • Purchases: 1
Untitled Poem #3
From: WTIP
Series: Engaging Youth Through Radio Project
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Czarina Crow is a WTIP Youth Radio Project producer, high school student and poet. In this feature, she shares a poem about moving away.

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  • Added: Dec 15, 2012
  • Length: 01:10
  • Purchases: 1
End of the World
From: WTIP
Series: Engaging Youth Through Radio Project
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Before the Christmas Holiday can begin, let’s first get past the end of the world. In this feature, WTIP Youth Radio Project producer Mara MacDonel...

  • Added: Dec 20, 2012
  • Length: 02:51
What would you take with you at the End of the World?
From: WTIP
Series: Engaging Youth Through Radio Project
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What would you take with you if December 21 was the end of the world as we know it? WTIP's Youth Radio Project wanted to find out. So, we took to t...

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  • Added: Dec 21, 2012
  • Length: 02:29
  • Purchases: 2
Untitled Poem #4
From: WTIP
Series: Engaging Youth Through Radio Project
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Czarina Crow is a WTIP Youth Radio Project producer, high school student and poet. In this feature, she shares a poem about graduating high school ...

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  • Added: Dec 21, 2012
  • Length: 01:16
  • Purchases: 1
Wake Up
From: WTIP
Series: Engaging Youth Through Radio Project
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Ever feel like your life is a nightmare that you can't wake up from? WTIP Youth Radio Project producer Czarina Crow sometimes does. In this feature...

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  • Added: Jan 11, 2013
  • Length: :59
  • Purchases: 1
A Children's Poem
From: WTIP
Series: Engaging Youth Through Radio Project
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There's nothing like having your parents tuck you in at night to make you feel safe and secure. In this feature, producer Czarina Crow, with WTIP N...

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  • Added: Jan 18, 2013
  • Length: 01:00
  • Purchases: 1
Cook County High School Robotics Team
From: WTIP
Series: Engaging Youth Through Radio Project
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For the Cook County High School Robotics Team in Grand Marais, Minnesota, the competitive season has just begun! In this interview with WTIP North ...

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  • Added: Jan 18, 2013
  • Length: 11:20
  • Purchases: 1
A Sad Poem
From: WTIP
Series: Engaging Youth Through Radio Project
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Czarina Crow is a WTIP Youth Radio Project producer, high school student and poet. In this feature, she shares a poem about young love coming to an...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Jan 28, 2013
  • Length: 01:40
  • Purchases: 1
Untitled Poem #6
From: WTIP
Series: Engaging Youth Through Radio Project
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Czarina Crow is a WTIP Youth Radio Project producer, high school student and poet. In this feature, she shares a poem about a confused young girl w...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Feb 08, 2013
  • Length: 02:07
  • Purchases: 1
Educator and coach Pam Taylor on her breast cancer diagnosis
From: WTIP
Series: Engaging Youth Through Radio Project
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When northeastern Minnesota teacher Pam Taylor first discovered she had breast cancer, she knew she wanted to share the experience with her student...

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  • Added: Feb 08, 2013
  • Length: 05:30
  • Purchases: 1

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