Listen to Youthtopia shows prior to December 2005:

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November 27th, 2005 - Homeless Youth Listen
This show covers topics surrounding homeless youth

  • .Links to resources for homeless youth here.

October 25th, 2005 - "Whose body is it anyway?" listen_speaker Listen
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This show presents discussion and pre-produced pieces regarding Proposition 73, California's proposed new abortion law. Find out what local
youth think about the proposition.  Featuring the kids plus Kate White & Mora Reynolds of Planned Parenthood Mar Monte in Santa Cruz. Zak and Dana Host.
 Maria - Maria Cardenas discusses proposition 73 with students from her school in Santa Cruz.
 Zak - Zak Triplett discusses proposition 73 with students from his school in Santa Cruz.
Dana - Dana Farrington has a similar conversation with students from her school in Los Gatos.
 Mitchell - Mitchell Reiss-Goldberg discusses proposition 73 with the mother of a female student who supports the law.
Morgan - Morgan Herbert-King interviews Cynthia Matthews, head of public affairs for planned parenthood Mar Monte.

September 25th, 2005 - Military Recruitment listen_speaker Listen
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This show explores military recruitment on high school campuses. Included are interviews with recruiters, counter recruiters, College student Josh Sonnenfeld, and Brown Berets Tomas Alejo and Jen Alaskin. Hosts are Dana Farrington and Zak Drescher.
Dana - Dana Farrington discusses the effects of military recruitment at Los Gatos High School.
 Barak - Barak Wouk talks about the military's efforts to attract teens with advertisements.

May 22nd, 2005 - Abstinence Only Education listen speaker Listen
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This show presents a debate between students in support of and against abstinece only sexual education in schools. Amy Shellman, a Health Academy teacher at Watsonville High, joins the show as well.
 Cynthia - Cynthia Perez discusses the importance of Parent Involvement in their childrens' sexual education.
 "Latino Saying" - Edgar Villanuevos and Vanessa discuss Latino Cultural views on sexual education
Friends - Maribel Paramo asks high school students about the importance of friends in their search for sexual information.
 Pro & Con - Liz Paramo discusses the pros and cons of abstinence only sexual education.

April 23rd, 2005 - Sexcapades Game Show listen speaker Listen
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A special edition of Youthtopia, serving to test teens' knowledge on sexual issues. We pitted Youthtopia reporters against phone in callers for informative and hilariouse results. Hosts were Zak Triplett and Liz Ortega.
 Dana's Piece - A short "(Wo)Man on the Street" piece in which Dana Farrington asks her Los Gatos High classmates various provocative questions about sex. Produced by Dana.

March 27th, 2005 - Gang Violence listen speaker Listen
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Fighting and gang violence are everyday facts of life in Watsonville. Hear first hand experiences of teens trying to steer clear of "the life" when it's all around them. Special guests, Gus Guzman, a counselor from Si, Se Puede and three gang members from the Nortenos and Surenos who are in his recovery program.
 Liz & Michelle
"Angel"
Edgar & "Angel"
Arayeli & the Paramo Sisters
A group of Watsonville teens reflect on violence, gangs, and shootings in their neighborhood. Producers: Liz Ortega, Michelle Juaregui, Edgar Villanuevos, "Angel" & Arayeli Paramayo.
 Brown Beret Interview - Liz Ortega interviews a member of the Brown Berets, a group trying to curb violence and build pride in Watsonville's mostly Hispanic neighborhoods. Produced by Liz Ortega.
 Emergency Room Interview - Finally, Working in a local Emergency Room, nurses see the effects of gang violence on area teens. This story outlines the medical consequences of street violence. Produced by Faren Clum.

February 26, 2005 - Fashion Special listen speaker Listen
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 “What’s Hot, What’s Not” - Produced by Adam Mussell
Dana Farrington finds out "What Defines Beauty".
Erin-Kate Escobar searches out "The Relevance of Brands".
 Morgan Herbert-King goes undercover to find out "The Importance of Fashion".
Zach Dresher interview Anne Simonton.
Zak Triplett provides a "Commentary About Politics, Fashion and School".

January 23rd, 2005 - Academic Pressure & Stress listen speaker Listen
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 Interview w/ therapist
Writing about "Who Am I?"
Homework Management
 Athletic balancing
Cheating

November 28th, 2004 - Police & Juvenile Offenders
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Boredom
Juvenile hall
 CYA camp
 Gangs & drugs
 Opinions about police
Interview w/ juv. offender

October 24th, 2004 - Special Election Show Listen

April 24th, 2004 - Teens on Mental Health Listen

February 29th, 2004 - "The thorny issue of sexuality" Listen

January 25th. 2004 - Self-Esteem, Body Image, Obesity, and Eating Disorders Listen

December 28th, 2003 - Focus on the hard drugs. Listen

November 23rd 2003 - "Teens Coping with Dope" Listen - A straight-forward discussion about teens and marijuana.

October 26th 2003 Alcohol use and abuse Listen - Alcoholism & how drinking affects social, sexual, and other behavior.

September 28th 2003 Listen - Peer pressure and how it effect their lives.

June 29th, 2003 - Gang violence Listen - Taped before a live audience of teens at the Watsonville Youth Center. Also: teen pregnancy issues.

May 25th, 2003 - School Violence and Bullying Listen

April 27th, 2003- Youth Relationshsips Listen - How to get what you want, without getting more than you bargained for and being safe in relationships.

March 23rd, 2003 - STD's and AIDS Listen

February 23rd, 2003 The first show: Teen, Sex & Birth Control Listen

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