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The Sickening End Of Summer

From: WTIP
Series: Engaging Youth Through Radio Project
Length: 01:51

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Now that August is upon us, many kids get excited for the upcoming school year. But for WTIP Youth Radio Project sophomore Owen Hoglund, the thought of returning to school is like walking on a beach of broken glass. In this commentary, he explains his reluctance to go back to school. Read the full description.

Hanzabean_ugh_on_flickr_small This piece was produced as part of WTIP North Shore Community Radio's "Engaging Youth Through Radio" project.

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Piece Description

This piece was produced as part of WTIP North Shore Community Radio's "Engaging Youth Through Radio" project.

Intro and Outro

INTRO:

Now that August is upon us, many kids get excited for the upcoming school year. But for WTIP Youth Radio Project sophomore Owen Hoglund, the thought of returning to school is like walking on a beach of broken glass. In this commentary, he explains his reluctance to go back to school.

OUTRO:

That was Owen Hoglund from WTIP North Shore Community Radio, online at wtip.org. Support for this feature comes from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Additional Credits

Support for this feature comes from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.