Youth Beat Radio: The Voice to Empower
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2017-05-03
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Ohio State University. Office of Outreach and Engagement
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Youth Beat Radio is a weekly radio program aired on WCRS 92.7 and WGRN 94.1 FM Columbus Community Radio. It is produced by Central Ohio youth and features stories of youth leadership, community involvement, and action. It is designed to be of interest to youth and adult audiences and covers a broad range of topics including community issues, environment, health, relationships, sports, current trends, and the arts.
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IMPACT. 1: The program has aired since 2009 and over 120 shows have been produced. A diverse group of students have participated as producers and as interviewees. -- 2. Students learn technical skills using recording equipment and editing software. Some of the students have been involved in training other students on radio production. -- 3. Students report on issues affecting youth, community organizations, and community needs. The program provides a unique experience that allows youth voices to be heard by a public audience. There is a strong emphasis on environmental education, natural resources, and sustainability.
OSU PARTNERS: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; School of Environment and Natural Resources; OSU Extension
COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Upper Arlington High School; Columbus Alternative High School; Barack Community; Recreation Center; WCRS 92.7 and WGRN 94.1 FM; Columbus Community Radio; Juvenile Justice Coalition; Highland Youth Garden
PRIMARY CONTACT: Kristi Lekies (lekies.1@osu.edu)
OSU PARTNERS: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; School of Environment and Natural Resources; OSU Extension
COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Upper Arlington High School; Columbus Alternative High School; Barack Community; Recreation Center; WCRS 92.7 and WGRN 94.1 FM; Columbus Community Radio; Juvenile Justice Coalition; Highland Youth Garden
PRIMARY CONTACT: Kristi Lekies (lekies.1@osu.edu)
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Engaged Scholars, v. 5 (2017).