Do you know what an emirp is? I do because I read the book “Pick Me Up” from DK Publishing. It is a book with a whole bunch of information about a wide variety of topics.
Open up the barnyard, kick out the hay,
“We’re the girls from the U-S-A.
“Turn on the radio, who do you hear?
“Elvis Presley doing our cheer.
“We’re gonna F-I-G-H-T, we’re gonna F-I-G-H-T, we’re...
Although roller derby is considered an “underground” sport, it has gained quite a following in Indianapolis. When every bout started to sell out at their previous venue, the Toyota Blue Ribbon Pavilion, the Roller Girls...
In an age of standardized testing and statewide curriculum requirements, teachers are expected to cram as much information as possible into their students.
I will admit the plot is captivating—Brown keeps the reader constantly wondering what will happen next— but while the book does have a few unpredictable twists, in general it seems like just another version of the same...
In our changing world, where images from around the globe come to us from all directions, diversity is the norm rather than the exception. It is hard to imagine a world where nothing diverges or varies, but such a world...
In his children’s book “2095,” Jon Scieszka portrays the future as one saturated with three-dimensional, robotic advertisements, accosting passers-by with products and services tailored to their personalities.
Almost 20 years ago, Moby released “Go,” the single that started his career. Beginning with a brooding piano, it metamorphoses into an anthem of ominous strings and high-speed drum machines, led by an urgent, commanding...
It’s a scene often found in fiction: A desperate woman, alone and usually dressed in dingy clothes, places an infant, swathed in a blanket, on the stoop of a building.
Megan Byers started showing signs of mental illness at age 2 with violent temper tantrums. At age 3, she was kicked out of her daycare for frequent explosive outbursts
In this series, four Y-Press journalists explore how the current economy has affected youth. While many stories have been done about adults and the economy, few mentioned teens.
On Friday afternoon after Thanksgiving, we took a chilly walk from the Y-Press office to Circle Center Mall in downtown Indianapolis. We were expecting a hectic atmosphere, huge crowds, packed stores and outrageous sale...
A lot changed after April 20, 1999, when Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold went on their murderous rampage through Columbine High School. Before then, students could carry tools such as pocketknives and nail files.
Christine Lee is a sophomore at Marina Vista High School. As the new school year starts, things aren’t going well for Christine. It’s only been a year since her mother passed away in a car accident, and Christine finds...
The cafeteria was filled with about 200 students. The Northwest High School principal sat in the rear; stretching to either side of him were faculty and staff.
Travel back 1250 b.c. to the ancient land of Egypt. What do you envision? The hundreds of gods that filled the land? Pyramids, mummies and tombs? Maybe so.
Ever wonder who invented duct tape? Do you catch yourself thinking about who the first comic strip superhero was? Then “109 Forgotten American Heroes” is for you! With its colorful and creative backgrounds, this book...
Fans of the book “The Giver” will find much to like about IRT’s production of the same name. Because the play focuses less on the lead character, Jonas, as the newly appointed receiver of memories, it manages to...
Paper Towns is the story of Quentin Jacobsen, a lower rung on the high school social ladder who hangs out mostly with the band geeks. Quentin, or Q, isn’t very sociable, and doesn’t stray far from his tight-knit group,...
Students using PlayStation Portables in the classroom usually are punished, either by getting their devices taken away or being sent to the dean’s office.
In this series, five Y-Press journalists explore the relationships between minority youth and the police in the Indianapolis area. Over the last several months, the team interviewed teens involved with 100 Black Men, the...
Scientific studies have found volunteering actually makes people happier and healthier. Last year 61 million Americans volunteered 8.1 billion hours of community service. That‘s nearly $158 billion in donated labor and...
When you listen to Patrick Watson’s music, images of homes and stores burning down are illustrated in your mind. It’s a theme that runs throughout the album—almost all of the songs on “Wooden Arms” mention fire.
Stephenie Meyer's best-selling book “Twilight” has captured the hearts of many readers. When 17-year-old Bella Swan leaves Arizona to live with her father in Forks, Wash., her expectations are low. She soon makes friends...
With the increasing diversity of the United States, anyone with religious convictions is bound to be asked at some point: “Why do you believe in that?”
In 1748, the first coal for fuel use was mined in the United States. Since then, mining and converting coal into power has revolutionized the United States. First used for domestic heating and to power trains and steamboats,...
Munching on popcorn, Karen is watching a premiere of a film with her friends in the dim light of the theater. From a cursory glance, she is like any other teen living in Indiana, one who enjoys hanging out with friends and...
News that their family was moving came as a shock to Michael White, 18, and his sister, Christianna, 16, of Indianapolis.
“We just have family meetings where we talk about things, and that came up in one of them,”...
Because of the recession, adults have become less concerned about the environment, according to nationwide polls by Gallup and the Pew Research Center earlier this year. Thankfully, kids across the country are taking up the...
Have you ever wondered why blood is red or why identical twins look exactly the same? “Ask Me Anything” by D.K. Publishing has the answer to every question you’ve ever wanted to ask, from how old the universe is, to...
Teenagers’ abuse of drugs is nothing new. Since the drug epidemic in the ’60s, countless students – from cheerleaders to goths – have been known to experiment with some sort of illegal drug.
In 1975, “Tuck Everlasting,” by Natalie Babbitt, hit store shelves. Through the years, the book gained popularity, inspiring children everywhere to fantasize about immortality and dream about what might happen if they...
In 2006, the Nintendo Wii was introduced and immediately gained worldwide popularity among young people. Wii players loved the game simulations but soon learned how to cheat the system – finding that a flick of the wrist...
Many kids look forward to their 16th birthday not only for the cake, but because that means they are only one month away from getting their driver’s license. If one state senator gets his way, however, that milestone will...
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