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School: Are We Better Off Without It?
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The Words of Our Parents
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When adults talk to teenagers, they often wonder, "Are they hearing ANYTHING I say? Are they going to remember ANY of this?" Seventeen-year-old Grace investigates.
Tattooed Teens
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Why Do Teenagers Party?
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Close Encounters With the Cactus Kind
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In this vox pop, City High students Milton and Chris ask fellow teens and teachers about the strange encounters they have had with cacti here in our hometown of Tucson.
What is Your Biggest Pet Peeve?
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In their debut radio story, freshmen Tessa and Ashley ask teenagers what their biggest pet peeve is. This vox-pop is short and humorous. Content advisory: We don't think ...
When Do You Feel Most Alive?
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High school Junior Reilly asks other teenagers, "When do you feel most alive?" This vox-pop is short and sweet, and has the interesting effect of making at least THIS ...
What is the Most Influential Book You Have Ever Read?
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In this short and simple vox-pop, high school senior Makele White and sophomore Lauren Washington ask teenagers, "What is the most influential book you ever read?" The ...
Why Did You Come to School Today?
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Piece Description
A teenager who considers her gender to be "androgynous" wonders what all the fuss is about. Why are people so obsessed with defining their genders?
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Review of It's Not About ThatWow. I've rarely seen identity, particularly sexuality identity, taken on with such fearlessness and curiosity. Zoe uses her own experience as a teenager whose androgyny is a constant topic of conversation to explore what it means to be outside of a well-defined group. For Zoe, neither the queer community nor the straight accepts her for what she is - not falling into categories. "I don't get it when people's entire lifestyles are based off this one detail," she says. But Zoe's question goes further - she explores the limits of a community based on gender and sexuality. Moreover, she looks at that complicated linchpin of community: it protects, but it also excludes. She knows first hand what this feels like. The sound, pacing and narration are excellent here. "Ready? Okay" We're swept into the interview. These elements carry the story and compel the listener to stick with Zoe throughout. This piece would be a great match for any shows that are exploring gender, identity or the complex dynamics of community. A great story! I hope we hear lots more from Zoe. She brings an honesty and freshness to production, and a candid exploration of what it means to be "trapped in the middle." |
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
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| Androgyny | Garbage | 00:00 |
Additional Credits
Teacher: Sarah Bromer
Sarah Lange
Posted on April 26, 2008 at 04:44 PM | Permalink
Review of It's Not About That
The narrator seems incredibly wise for here years. How grounded she appears takes some of us lifetimes to achieve. this self-assurance, honest and down-to -earth attitude shines brightly through this piece.
I like that she interviewed a man that was different than her own perspective. This shows me she wasn't trying to persuade any listener but just show the reality she is confronted with. Also show that she has an understanding of people and holds no judgement. Very thoughtful piece and informative to those that do not experience this first hand.
The writing is excellent.