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College Students Turn to Religion to Help Heal During the Pandemic
From: Syracuse University Broadcast Journalism
Caption: Hendricks Chapel at Syracuse University., Credit: @2021 Josh Meyers
Isolation from the lockdown alongside a semester without a Spring Break has put a lot of stress on SU students. However, Hendricks Chapel has offer...

  • Added: May 12, 2021
  • Length: 02:56
826LA Cultivates A Love for Reading and Writing
From: NANCY GUAN
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Knowing how to read and write well is fundamental to a good education. But what happens when schools in communities of color lack the resources for...

  • Added: Jun 26, 2020
  • Length: 04:09
After School Activities Prevents High Schools to change Start Time
From: Syracuse University Broadcast Journalism
Caption: Image of Woodland Regional High School, Credit: Chris Lauck
Despite studies supporting the fact that high schools should start later, many students are involved in after school activities. Pushing back the s...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Dec 06, 2018
  • Length: 05:10
  • Purchases: 1
How Students Feel About Their College's New Relationship Policy
From: Syracuse University Broadcast Journalism
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In the last few years, many colleges and universities have created a new policy that bans all consensual relationships between undergraduates and f...

  • Added: Apr 29, 2018
  • Length: 03:04
Dancing to Save a Life
From: Syracuse University Broadcast Journalism
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More and more students are taking part in fundraisers where they pledge not just to stand on their feet for long periods of time, but dance. Their ...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: Nov 17, 2016
  • Length: 04:51
  • Purchases: 1
Where All The Old Clothes Go
From: Syracuse University Broadcast Journalism - 2
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Unwanted and old fabrics often get thrown away, but they have a large value to the environment and local communities when they are recycled.

  • Added: May 09, 2016
  • Length: 03:15
Educating Tomorrow's Teachers Focuses on Building Better Student Relationships
From: Syracuse University Broadcast Journalism
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Education is moving away from a more lecture style to a focus on interactivity while engaging and building relationships with students like never b...

  • Added: Apr 05, 2016
  • Length: 04:00
High-tech Tools May Help Save Some Orchestras
From: Syracuse University Broadcast Journalism
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Orchestras around the country are struggling to keep their doors open, but new mobile phone apps may help save orchestras. Apps like periscope all...

  • Added: Dec 10, 2015
  • Length: 03:52
The Beauty Of Rivalries: Sports' Biggest Love/Hate Relationship
From: Syracuse University Broadcast Journalism
Caption: Image Courtesy of Cheryl Flavin
This piece explores rivalries, with insight about how they are formed and how it affects not only the players, but the fans for each team as well. ...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: Dec 10, 2015
  • Length: 07:25
  • Purchases: 1
Prom Proposals Like You Wouldn't Believe
From: Syracuse University Broadcast Journalism
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The phenomenon of "promposals" is sweeping the nation. High schoolers everywhere are going to serious lengths to pop the question for prom.

Bought by WRST-FM Oshkosh


  • Added: Apr 24, 2015
  • Length: 02:16
  • Purchases: 1
Broadcasting Live To The World -- On Your Smartphone
From: Syracuse University Broadcast Journalism
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In the world of commercial media, it’s all about the ratings – getting as many people as possible to tune into your broadcast. The latest effort by...

Bought by WABE


  • Added: Apr 23, 2015
  • Length: 04:27
  • Purchases: 1
Mindful Kids
From: With Good Reason
Series: news features
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For kids in school, Spring Break is offering a much needed respite from the pressures of being a student. Two psychologists are working with a tech...

Bought by KENW and KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Mar 22, 2013
  • Length: 02:38
  • Purchases: 2
Show 381--African Stowaways and Reading in Haiti (One Hour to air week of April 30, 2011)
From: World Vision Report
Series: World Vision Report - Weekly One Hour
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When Africans want to escape political persecution, they often come seeking asylum in the U.S. But getting here often involves being smuggled from...

Bought by WDSE


  • Added: Apr 26, 2011
  • Length: 01:50:25
  • Purchases: 1
Prison Doulas-Supporting Pregnant Women Behind Bars
From: Making Contact
Series: Making Contact
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For most women, the way their pregnancy, labor, and recuperation is handled by the correctional system has a lot to be desired. But there are some...

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio and KUOW


  • Added: Mar 30, 2011
  • Length: 09:35
  • Purchases: 2
School on Wheels
From: Leslie Griffin
Series: Los Angeles features
Caption: school on wheels logo, Credit: www.schoolonwheels.org
School on Wheels is a non-profit program located in Los Angeles which pairs volunteer tutors to homeless students.

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, and CKMO


  • Added: Mar 11, 2009
  • Length: 03:09
  • Purchases: 3