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Stories from Our 2021 Journalism Camp

Teens Share Their Perspective

High school students from the city of Detroit, Metro Detroit and across the country each wrote a story during our virtual and in-person camps led by Detroit Writing Room and New York Writing Room coaches. The students explored how schools and students are coping with the pandemic and how local businesses and nonprofits are bouncing back. Others covered topics that touched close to home such as death, Islamophobia and Asian hate crimes.

Each student wrote a story they thought was important to tell. We’re excited to share their articles with you below.

Sha’Carri Richardson’s Journey to 2021 Tokyo Olympics Derailed by Positive Drug Test

At the 2021 U.S. Olympic track and field trials, standout sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson tested positive for THC and was forced to put her Olympic dreams on hold. Since then, Americans across the country have questioned the legitimacy of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency’s position on marijuana use.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 23, 2021sports
Van Gogh a Century Later

Vincent Van Gogh and his art continue to live on a century after his death, except this time, in a new medium.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 23, 2021Arts & Culture, Opinion
Coffee: Is There Such a Thing as Too Much?

Many people drink coffee on a daily basis. But how many know the effects that coffee can have on them?

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 23, 2021Health
How Jackson Heights Greenmarket Makes Fresh Food Accessible to Residents

Shoppers find fresh fruits and vegetables, authentic pastries, snacks and a sense of community at GrowNYC’s Jackson Heights Greenmarket.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 23, 2021Health
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