By Leezia Dhalla-Reagan High School in Urban Journalism Workshop
When newspaper staff member and senior Kimberly Gohlke of the Taft High School Raider Review logged onto a Web site from a school computer to post photographs of herself with friends, she did not realize she was violating her school district's electronic- use policy.
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Look here for the workshop newspaper, You S.A., The Urban Journalism Workshop has continued every year since its creation in 1985, thanks to countless volunteers and sponsors. The workshop was one of the first journalism workshops for high school students at a two-year college.
By Gretchen Mahan-San Antonio Christian High School in Urban Journalism Workshop
Finding a student who has illegally used Adderall, a drug for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is as easy as making two telephone calls.
Late-night cram sessions, efficiency at work, creating Shakespearean poetry and reading for hours at a time are all reasons high school and college students have taken Adderall without a prescription.
By Gretchen Mahan-San Antonio Christian High School in Urban Journalism Workshop
The Urban Journalism Workshop has continued every year since its creation in 1985, thanks to countless volunteers and sponsors. But the workshop never would have begun without one man who has continued to teach and assist with the workshop through 22 years.
By Yvonne Freckmann-North East School of the Arts in Urban Journalism Workshop
On the patio of Starbucks in the Alamo Quarry Market, a 16-year-old is enjoying her second coffee of the day. It's 7:45 p.m., and the parking lot is still wafting with the heat of June. With an empty 20-ounce cup before her, Elizabeth de Marigny explains she usually drinks coffee in bulk, two in the morning and two in the evening.
By Raina Gaytan-Home Schooled in Urban Journalism Workshop
When it comes to the Internet, Esther Dufek and daughter Dominique have what some parents would consider the ideal relationship.
Dominique Dufek got her first e-mail account at 12, but her mother limited what she was allowed to do online.
Now, at 18, Dufek makes her own choices, still in consultation with her mother.
By Layne Zolninger-San Antonio Christian High School in Urban Journalism Workshop
R.J. Nalbach, a junior at Health Careers High School, admits he is a bit overindulged. At 15, his parents buy all of his clothes, clean his room and do his chores, such as taking out the trash.
"They assign it to me, and I do it when I get around to it," he said.
By Torrie Bethany-Brackenridge High School in Urban Journalism Workshop
Wearing white protective armor and carrying slender metal blades, Kelley and Courtney Hurley prepare to devour their next victims.
They are masters of their sport - epee fencing - the sport of full-body fencing.
For them a practice session includes the sound of metal clashing, intricate footwork, forward attacks and lunges.
By Mia Victoria Cortez-Taft High School in Urban Journalism Workshop
On a June evening, Home Court America hosts volleyball and basketball in a building the size of three high school gymnasiums.
Teams of children as young as 8 and teens up to 18 are training at the private facility at 8131 Pinebrook under the watchful eyes of coaches.
By Cody Cruz-Edison High School in Urban Journalism Workshop
On a humid June morning with the sun peeking out after a welcome rain, a young man watching television hears a knock at the door.
He finds two teenage girls standing on his porch, one of them with magazines in her hand.
The girl with the magazines tells the man that terrorism and war will be over soon and a paradise on Earth is coming.
By Sam Garcia in Urban Journalism Workshop
The smells of Mediterranean food and fruity smoke permeate the atmosphere as clusters of people sit around tables and talk under the glare of black lights. Loud music, with beats ranging from Middle Eastern music to American hip-hop, gives visitors the opportunity to sing along, dance or simply sit back and enjoy.
By Lindsey York-Warren High School in Urban Journalism Workshop
With her ruby red lips, charcoal black eyeliner, septum piercing, neon orange nails and 5-inch platform shoes, Marlene Tejeda does not look like the typical high school student involved with immigration issues, or any typical high school student.
Tejeda is passionate about fighting immigration reforms; she even organized a meeting at Taft High School to discuss immigration issues with her peers.
By Jaime Rodriguez-International School of the Americas in Urban Journalism Workshop
Community service may no longer be voluntary.
Colleges expect potential students to lend a helping hand in the community. Colleges want to see students involved, said Doug Smith, regional director of College Prospects of America, a national firm that helps student athletes find colleges.
By Jeanette Scarsdale-Health Careers High School in Urban Journalism Workshop
For Heather and Angela, a typical day for this pair of 14-year-olds includes the normal going to school, studying, playing games, showering and eating dinner.
These girls love participating in sports, music and arts and crafts.
At first glance, they are an average pair of best friends, spending time together, enjoying each other's company, but what most people don't see is what matters the most.
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