Posts Tagged as "youth"

Brand Culture Weigh In December 2023

March 8, 2024 /

To maximize profits, Companies have influenced their brands into our lifestyles. We now live day-to-day with brands as a part of our identity. Read More
Huey Newton with youth

Black History Month Weigh-In 2024

March 8, 2024 /

February is Black History Month. For generations, black communities have been exploited, oppressed, and left to defend themselves with no support. Read More

We ‘Ced Weighs in: Mother’s Day

May 10, 2021 /

As Mother’s Day weekend closes We ‘Ced reporters reflect on the ways they honor the Mother figures in their lives. Read More

National Poetry Month Weigh in

April 30, 2020 /

As National Poetry Month comes to a close, read below submissions from We ‘Ced youth.   If you could write a poem to COVID, what would you want to tell it?  Read More

Students feel misled by school board about graduation cap decorations

May 30, 2019 /

  Students from multiple Merced Union High School District (MUHSD) schools gathered at Merced High School on May 8 to address the school board regarding decorating graduation caps, frustrated with a lack of policy that was inclusive of all students. Read More

Believing in Myself

February 7, 2019 /

Friendships have the potential to impact our wellness positively or negatively. How do you cope when a companion is no longer a part of your life?  Read More

Let’s talk about anxiety

August 9, 2018 /

    I have anxiety. I’m a 16 year old introvert who over the last year has figured out that she has anxiety. Read More

Elliot Shin, Merced youth, inspired by memories being carved for skateboard design

August 7, 2018 /

Youth leaders within our community are not often recognized, that is why I wanted to highlight Elliot Shin. Read More
Victor Seguin (middle) with his former We 'Ced Youth Media mentor Crystal Rivera (right) and We 'Ced reporter Hannah Esqueda (left) at the Multicultural center in Merced Calif.

What does it mean to be a mentor?

January 19, 2018 /

  In honor of National Mentoring Month, We’Ced sat down with former youth reporter and current mentor Victor Seguin to get his take on what it means to help guide and support young people. Read More

Teenage Farmworker: What it’s like to work the fields as a youth

September 20, 2017 /

We wake up really early — 5 a.m. — which is hard for me since I’m used to sleeping in. I put on lots of layers — a long-sleeved sweater, a hat, boots, and a handkerchief. It gets hot, but we need to wear it all in order to protect ourselves from sunburn later in the day. We have to bring our own food and water. In the mornings, mom packs lunch for both us (usually sandwiches and beans) and then we head out together.