Y-Press

  • Location: indianapolis, IN

Y-Press is a nonprofit youth-media organization that stresses youth development and leadership skills. We are a youth-driven organization that gives children a voice in the world through journalism. Members build communication skills by producing stories with a youth perspective.

People who work with Y-Press

Caption: PRX default User image Y press (Admin) Indianapolis, Indiana
Hrishikesh Deshpande Shelbyville, Indiana

Pieces

Fifteen-year-old Y-Press journalists Vincent Demyan, reports on the future for teen entrepreneurs.

  • Added: Nov 27, 2009
  • Length: 00:03:17
Caption: Y-Press journalist Hrishi Deshpande
Fourteen-year-old Hrishi Deshpande, talks with fellow Y-Press journalists about how their spending has changed over the past year.

  • Added: Nov 27, 2009
  • Length: 00:01:42
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: 00:02:19
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: 00:02:54
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: 00:03:10
In the world of film, I think Judd Apatow is the new Woody Allen.

  • Added: Nov 17, 2009
  • Length: 00:05:14
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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: 00:02:44
Youth journalists reflect and comment on their experiences with presidential candidates.

  • Added: Jul 28, 2009
  • Length: 00:12:17
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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: 00:04:20
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Two police officers with different backgrounds offer their view on what being a police officer is all about.

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  • Added: Jul 28, 2009
  • Length: 00:02:34
  • Licenses: 1
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Y-Press journalist talk with several young people about their feelings about police.

  • Added: Jul 28, 2009
  • Length: 00:02:48
From Y-Press
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: 00:02:20
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: 00:03:20
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Teenage mothers and fathers not an uncommon sight. These young people can be found in our community and in the media. So, some Y-Press reporters w...

  • Added: Jul 28, 2009
  • Length: 00:02:43
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This year about 750,000 teenagers will become pregnant. According to The Centers for Disease Control teen pregnancy has risen three percent in 200...

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  • Added: Jul 28, 2009
  • Length: 00:02:53
  • Licenses: 1
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For the first time in 14 years teen pregnancy is on the rise. The Centers for Disease Control reports that during 2005 to 2006 teen pregnancy rose ...

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  • Added: Jul 28, 2009
  • Length: 00:03:06
  • Licenses: 1
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It is not a common choice for pregnant teens to give their child up for adoption there is often pressure from family, and friends Youth radio produ...

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  • Added: Jul 28, 2009
  • Length: 00:02:58
  • Licenses: 1
From Y-Press
Caption: Adel Marte
A Hispanic Indianapolis teen talks about his views on police and their role in his community.

  • Added: Jul 28, 2009
  • Length: 00:02:06
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Youth reporters talked with youth from around the country to get their perspective on the future.

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  • Added: Jul 28, 2009
  • Length: 00:01:54
  • Licenses: 1
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18-year old Jessika Monroe says the challenges she faces as young mother only is a motivation for her success. Pregnant with her second child she's...

  • Added: Jul 28, 2009
  • Length: 00:02:10