Stories by The kNOw (Page 5)
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Violence In The Age Of Technology
By Angelina Thao
November 5, 2009
"The school day finally ended. I was anxious to get home to eat all the delicious Chinese food my sister-in-law had just prepared for me. I went to the front of the school, as usual, to wait and play cards with my buddies. As we were about to finish our second game, a group of students, both girls and guys, rushed toward the Art building. They were all running and I already knew that a dumb high school fight was about to start or had begun or had just ended..." >>More
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To Be In A "Clique"
By The kNOw Youth Media, Various Authors
November 5, 2009
"Belonging to a group isn’t all that great after a while. Yeah, you have friends and stuff, but doing everything as a group gets boring and annoying. I was in a group called “SK” (Shape Krew). We would eat lunch everyday at school and make fun of people as they walked by. On the weekends, we would go to the movies or to parties. Yes, it was fun but after seeing what we can do on tape made me feel like it wasn’t who I am..." >>More
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Young People Process Gang Rape At Homecoming Dance
By Various Authors, The kNOw Youth Media & YO! Youth Outlook
Video By Ann Bassette, YO! Youth Outlook
October 30, 2009
The gang rape of a 15-year-old student at Richmond High School in the Bay Area has made national headlines, but how are young people processing the incident? Youth writers from the Bay Area and Fresno say they would have tried to stop the assault, while others admit that they may not have had the courage to intervene. >>More
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What Have You Stolen From Yourself?
By The kNOw Youth Media, Various Authors
October 27, 2009
"One thing I stole from myself is my relationship with my sister. I used to mean more then my mom to my little sister. I protected her, loved her, cheered her up, and comforted her. But growing up, I guess I didn’t pay much attention to her and sadly I lost that close bond with my little sister..." >>More
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When I Feel Left Out...
By The kNOw Youth Media, Various Authors
October 21, 2009
"Sometimes I feel like it’s really hard to start a conversation with anyone. I’ve known the girls at my church for so long, but I feel like I don’t fit it. I see them every weekend, but I don’t feel close. It seems like they’ve all known each other for so long. It’s hard for them to accept a new member into their 'clique'..." >>More
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Please Let Me Wear My Ripped Jeans!
By Arena Phaphilom
October 16, 2009
"This morning, when I woke up and got dressed for school, I did not think what I wore would matter much, that it would get me sent to the Vice Principal’s office. Today, the VP told me to never wear my favorite pair of jeans to school anymore or I would get detention for defiance..." >>More
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Confessions of a Youth Diet – Fast, Cheap, and Erratic
By Silicon Valley De-Bug, Various Authors
October 13, 2009
The following is five young adults chronicling what they ate and drank for two days, from the time they got up to the time they went to sleep. All five have different backgrounds, jobs, living situations, and consequently -- dietary habits. There is the guy who works at the mall and eats snack bar type food while on break, the college student who's living fat off of her girlfriend and birthday parties, the homeless youth who has to hustle to get his meals when he can, the skater who catches meals with friends on the go, and the young woman who lives with her family, but eats by herself. >>More
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The Stress I'm Facin'
By The kNOw Youth Media, Various Authors
October 9, 2009
"Lately I’ve been stressing about several things. The main basis of my problems consist of financial issues. The lack of a job times a bunch of bills equals stress. I know without a shadow of doubt that I’m not the only one facing this horrible problem. But in the small ways, the issue can be a tiny blessing..." >>More
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Loves Makes Me D-Presst!
By Angelina Thao & Yee Leng Vang
October 7, 2009
"I’m not sure if this was depression but the closest experience I went through was the break up or process of the break up of my two-year relationship back in the fifth to sixth grade. This “boyfriend” of mine in the fifth grade was also my best boy childhood friend. We grew up knowing one another but we stopped talking to each other for two years..." >>More
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Safe Zone Report: Youth Homelessness
By Patricia Johnson
August 31, 2009
"On August 26, 2009, we held a first “Safe Zone Forum” on the topic of youth homelessness. The forum was held at The kNOw's office in order to ensure safety and create a respectful environment, and no outside adults or media were allowed..." >>More
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Standing My Ground!
By The kNOw Youth Media, Various Authors
August 28, 2009
"The time I stood up for myself was when I was in the eighth grade. I was in middle school and there were some students who bugged me everyday. I was ashamed of myself because I couldn’t say anything or do anything back. Every time I walked home, I would think of the situation again and ask myself, “Why couldn’t I do anything?” I would get home and just be sad for myself..." >>More
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When Being Too Nice Gets Ugly
By The kNOw Youth Media, Various Authors
August 19, 2009
"My 13-year-old brother and my 15-year-old sister take advantage of me a lot. A recent example was a couple of days ago. It was on my birthday. I woke up that morning to a beautiful sunny day and everyone wished me a Happy Birthday. My sister, brother and I got into an argument over something..." >>More
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My Childhood Fears
By The kNOw Youth Media, Various Authors
August 12, 2009
"As a child growing up, I grew up with many fears. Some of the phobias seem funny now but some of them still scare me to this day...Some of my fears included: going to the bathroom and the light turning off while I was in there, going to a public bathroom alone, Chucky the doll, the darkness, looking under the bed, ghosts, dentists, and needles..." >>More
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The Most Beautiful Sight I Have Ever Seen
By The kNOw Youth Media, Various Authors
August 12, 2009
"The most beautiful thing I have ever seen is a landscape of small comfortable cottages out in a prairie surrounded by mountains. I find this interesting because I can picture myself living in this wonderful place away from everyone and the city..." >>More
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The Argument I Will Never Forget
By "Violet" & MM
August 11, 2009
We all remember those "fights" or arguments that we will never forget. We remember the words that were tossed around, the anger from the other person, and the way we felt after. Here, two writers share their own stories. >>More
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The Stories My Parents Told Me
By Yee Leng Vang & Anna Gil
August 11, 2009
Have you ever wondered how your parents met? Have you ever been curious about what their life as a teen was like? Two youth from The kNOw share the stories of their parents. >>More
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Farewell Fresno!
By Jesse Andrews
August 10, 2009
Youth Journalist, Jesse Andrews, will attend Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA in the fall. In this letter, he sends his final farewell wishes to the city and people who shaped his teen years. >>More
Update: On August 9, 2009, ABC 30 aired stories about "Role Models" in the community for their series Children First. Jesse Andrews was one of the individuals featured in this episode. To view the story, please click here.
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If Malls No Longer Existed...
By The kNOw Youth Media, Various Authors
August 5, 2009
Ask just about any young person where the teen hang-out spots are and they'll tell you it's the mall. But with the evolving economy and development of new strip malls, many old malls have lost their grandeur and their young consumers. The kNOw writers share their perspective on the declining popularity of some malls and its impact on youth. >>More
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The Gang Effect
By The kNOw Youth Media, Various Authors
July 30, 2009
In Fresno County, the Sheriff’s Department reported approximately 12,000 documented gang members (more info here). For the July Open Workshop, youth participants share how family association, peer pressure, protection and other factors contribute to a young person's decision to get involved in gang activity. >>More
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My Adopted Parents Kicked Me Out At 18
By Augustin Medina-Lopez, YO! Youth Outlook Multimedia
Video by Michael Siv, YO! Youth Outlook Multimedia
July 23, 2009
After being kicked out of his adoptive parents house when he turned 18, this young man moved from place to place before finding a youth services center that worked for him and is now helping him reach his goals. The first of a series of pieces documenting homeless youth in California.>>More
