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Youth Beat goes on the hunt to get student perspectives of the highly anticipated movie: Where the Wild Things Are. This week's Trend Watch will explore Halloween trends. Also on the show a student talks with someone from the Goodie Shop, a local bakery well known and loved in the community.

Youth Beat students talk about the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program offered at various high schools throughout the country, including Columbus, Ohio. Team Delta Max provides thought-provoking perspectives on underage drinking. Trend Watch covers this winter's fashion trends. We also talk about what really happens in study hall and preparing for careers that don't yet exist.

Tonight we cover spring break fun, theater, e-waste recycling, and school start times. Join Closing Arguments for perspectives on advertising and consumerism in our schools.

Youth Beat's Nishant Makhija talks with an Ohio State University research assistant, Bridgette Kreuz, about her current research project with Dr. Kristi Lekies on youth radio. Bridgette also talks about her interest in hip-hop and the art of b-girling.

We’re in the Christmas season which means Christmas music and Christmas shopping. Has the holiday become too superficial and commercialized? Tune in for some holiday spirit and tips on ways to enjoy this time of year.

"Green Chucks" interviews Kyle Amore about his experiences as a camp counselor for Camp Fire USA's Rural Alaska. This program is unique because the camp counselors go to the kids; more specifically the camp counselors are flown to each native village where they conduct the camp. The program focuses on water safety and cold-water survival instruction. They provide swimming lessons and day camp activities to children and teens living in native communities. Kyle talks about the differences in cultures and life perspectives of native Alaskans and Americans. He also talked about his own culture shock and what he has gained from the experience.
 

"Green Chucks" talks with two Ohio State University students, Sarah Lenkay and Kristin Arnold, about their experiences at the Ohio Powershift conference. Powershift is an international youth movement to end our nation's dependency on fossil fuels and to promote cleaner energy alternatives such as wind power and solar energy. Sarah talks about what inspired her at the conference and why the Ohio Lieutenant governor was booed by students! Kristin talks about Powershift from an organizer's perspective. She organized a group of students to attend the conference and led small group "breakout" sessions. Both Sarah and Kristin talk about how people can become involved in the Powershift movement in Columbus, Ohio.

"Green Chucks" sits down with a career counselor to get tips on how to interview, what to wear to an interview, and how to answer tough interview questions like "Why should we hire you?"

"Green Chucks" talks with OSU English major Katherine Radford about the Star 2 book drive sponsored by Sigma Tao Delta, an English Honor Society. Star 2 is a homeless shelter for youth ages 14-24 in Columbus. The book drive was started to create a library to empower teens to read and pursue education. Also featured in this show are poetry readings from students at St. Francis DeSales High School.

Have you ever assumed that all Asians are good at math or are doctors? If so, tune in to learn more about the unique issues that numerous Asian and Asian Americans face in Central Ohio. Asian American Community Services (AACS) is a local non-profit that works to empower the local Asian community and to eliminate the gap between Asians and American society. AACS provides a range of services including a health clinic, ESL classes, traffic safety, domestic violence services, parenting classes, support groups, career development, and youth mentoring and tutoring. They provide translation services 24 hours a day, seven days a week! They also conduct cultural competency trainings for local hospitals, law officials, and community agencies to inform professionals on local resources to help them work with Asians in a positive, respectful and understanding manner. "Green Chucks" talks with Jason Shum, Pyowook Han, and Tina Ocampo about the type of services that AACS offers, why AACS is necessary, and the unique issues that Asians face in Central Ohio.

 *Important: The introductory interviews (except the interview excerpt about Asian students at the Ohio State University) in this show are property of, taken and produced by Asia Society, an international non-profit organization that educates Americans about Asia and fosters understanding between Americans and individuals of Asia and of Asian descent. . The interviews were taken from Asia Society's youtube video: "Asians Rock" - What's Your Story?; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWey0hhi3Dw

Youth Beat interviews a local student about her battle with anorexia and how she is preventing other youth from experiencing eating disorders. Trend Watch features some tips for eco-friendly behavior.

On today's show Youth Beat talks with two German exchange students about what it is like to go to school in Columbus, Ohio. We also talk with a local high school band, and about how to prepare for SAT testing! Listen to This features the life of Marvin Gaye.

Are you a musician or aspire to be one? Youth Beat reporter Jackie interviews a local youth musician about what keeps her motivated, how she stays inspired, and how to make it in the music industry. We also hear from Students for Recycling about environmentally friendly ways to recycle what we don’t need.

On this show we introduce Mad Mike’s Movie Reviews with a review of The Good, The Bad, and The Weird. We also hear about the current status of hip-hop and pop music, sexual harassment at school, conservation in America, and the Environmental Art program at the OSU Wexner Center for the Arts.

Do you fear the unknown? Doubt your capabilities? Scared of making mistakes and failing? On today's show, a student from the University of Akron, Julie Kathleen, talks about the reality of positive and negative thinking. We also learn about encountering others with disabilities, forms of dance, and latest in movies. So grab your fear, your self doubt, and negative thinking and listen up to Youth Beat Radio!

In this intergenerational show, we focus the humanitarian work of the non-profit group Szu-Ching, where respect for others is of primary importance, no matter what one's circumstances in life. We also hear about respect for veterans and efforts to honor the service of World War II veterans. And it's never too late to get outdoors and get active. Learn about rappeling activities from someone in his late 70's. We also hear music from the artist Heather Victoria.

On this week's show, Youth Beat addresses a number of issues that challenge us to examine our assumptions about things we know, don't know, or haven't thought about. How do labels affect our perceptions of others, or create stereotypes and misperceptions? We hear about the value of family traditions and the importance of being open-minded, even when these traditions don't seem so exciting to us. Does anyone close to you have Type I diabetes? Learn first-hand some facts about the disease and ways we can all be involved in better self-care of ourselves. We also hear about a seldom-discussed topic: What happens when an older sibling goes off to college? How do we adjust to the changes in our lives? And even though holiday season is over, we hear some tips for recycling Christmas trees that we can think about and put to use next year.

Learn more about job hunting with successful interviewing tips!

Happy holidays from Youth Beat Radio! Tonight's show features perspectives on holiday shopping, consumerism, and some favorite holiday tunes.

In this intergenerational show, we focus the humanitarian work of the non-profit group Szu-Ching, where respect for others is of primary importance, no matter what one's circumstances in life. We also hear about respect for veterans and efforts to honor the service of World War II veterans. And it's never too late to get outdoors and get active. Learn about rappeling activities from someone in his late 70's. We also hear music from the artist Heather Victoria.

It's Thanksgiving time! Tonight's episode features delicious pumpkin recipes for the season, along with fashion trends for keeping warm as temperatures fall. We also learn about Black Friday deals and steals, Buy Nothing Day, and Small Business Saturday. Did you know there is an International Buy Nothing Day the last Saturday of the month? Tune in for perspectives on consumerism and consumption before the rush of holiday shopping.

Join us this week as Youth Beat Radio travels to the Southside neighborhood of Columbus. Need something to do? Hear about the many activities of the Barack Community Center, part of the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department. The show highlights the APPS program (Applications for Purpose, Pride, and Success), a unique program for youth ages 14-21 started by Mayor Michael B. Coleman with the goal of teaching life skills and reducing community violence. We also feature interviews with Cheyenne Rozelle, playwright and director of the musical stage play “The Southside Shall Rise Again” and cast members. The play will be held this Friday, December 20 at 5 p.m. at the Barack Community Center. This show is not only informational, but encouraging because it ignites unity and pride in a community!

Join us tonight for Youth Beat's holiday episode. Hear perspectives on shopping and consumerism, plus some great holiday tunes.

Do you love soccer? This week, Columbus International Students inform us about the universal game of soccer. Soccer is not only a sport, it is much more to the players and the fans. From the local Columbus Crew to the Homeless World Cup, learn more about soccer and look at it in a new way.

Join us tonight for Youth Beat's holiday episode. Hear perspectives on shopping and consumerism, plus some great holiday tunes.