Jackson Free Press

Who Are ‘Generation We'?

Well, it's the "millennials," and this new book and Web site will tell you about it:

The Real World Kinda Sucks

Youth Media Project

Don't you dare try to put Sarah Rutland in a corner, she'll come claws-out and aim for the jugular. I may not have the money to do everything I want …

Steps to Success

A few months ago, this little project of ours was just starting. We had almost no idea what we would be doing with this thing. Now, we have a lot …

The Pre-College Life

Youth Media Project

For a little while though, my vision was blurred. I got caught up in this college race and tried to do lots of things for college, because all of the …

What Is There for the Youth to Do in Jackson?

We need to spread the word to young people about things to do during the summer! These activities range from skate-boarding to theatrical plays.

Our Heads Have Out-Grown the Crown, But Have We Grown to Wear It?

Youth Media Project

We are the trailblazers for the next generation. We are the ones who will impact our communities and help shape and mold their atmosphere. The only just way to do …

A Day in the Life of a Jackson Public School Kid

Youth Media Project

I've decided to let everyone know who wonders in on the secret life of public school kids, it's very awesome. I know that many have only heard and seen the …

Year 2: ‘Being the Media'!

Youth Media Project

The Jackson Free Press is thrilled to host the second summer of a joint youth media effort by public and private school teens in Jackson. last year, they critiqued the …

You Can't Even Call Me Shallow for It

Youth Media Project

Though I bet some of you are going to try. This is a true recount of my weekend in New Orleans, a city whose vibe I really feel. And had …

Picayune Sees Improvement in Dropout Prevention

[Verbatim From Mississippi Department of Education] When the number of dropouts reached the double digits this school year, administrators and teachers at Picayune Memorial High School decided it was time …

Passion: It's an End Within Itself!

Youth Media Project

For those of you, who are still in high school or a freshman in college trying to figure out what your major will be: let it be whatever interest you. …

NYC to Lower Voting Age to 16?

[verbatim from National Youth Rights Association]

June 8, 2005: New York City could become the first American city to lower its voting age to sixteen after Councilwoman Gale Brewer introduces her bill to lower the municipal …

Barack the Vote on Facebook

FACEBOOK MEMBERS CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED RIGHT NOW:

This week we launched our innovative Get Out The Vote campaign which focuses on each of us getting the people we know to vote for Obama by Election Day. Today, …

There Should be a Disclaimer

Youth Media Project

There should be a disclaimer at the bottom of TicketMaster's webpage that reads something along these lines: "This agency was only able to afford 30 minutes of this entertainers' time. …

Out-of-School Boredom

Youth Media Project

I believe it is said best on the theme song of the popular cartoon, "Phineas and Ferb": "There's 104 days in summer vaction, and school comes along just to end …

A Day in the Life of a Private School Kid

Youth Media Project

7:23 AM: Arriving at school, I remember it is Senior Skip Day, and park in the farthest area of the Junior parking lot, rather than at the gym where the …

Hmm…I Got to Thinking, And…

Youth Media Project

I can't believe I missed the date. Since April 4, it has been two full years since that Friday in 10th grade when we drove home and discovered that a …

This Doesn't Look Like Home

Youth Media Project

So I have finally entered the blogosphere. For so long I have questioned its relevance and did not want to get involved. That was until I met Twitter.

Youth Media Project 1st Webisode

The Youth Media Project's Introductory Webisode

From Senior to Senior Citizen in Such a Short Time

Youth Media Project

I know that I won't be the first and certainly not the last when I say that my senior year is passing me by. So far, this has been the …