The status, “I should really be doing homework right now” is an all too common update for many of teens who become fixated on the distractions that the social media outlet, Facebook, offers. Many of you may feel a since of disconnection when not
“About 40% of teenage[rs] ages 14 to 17 say they know someone their age who has been hit or beaten by a boyfriend [or girlfriend]”, according to dosomething.org. Are you a part of that 40 percent? It is important to note that the abuse you may be
Beauty standards plague society. Largely attributed to media outputs such as magazines, T.V. advertisements, and the Internet, the meaning of what is “beautiful” has become distorted. Women who possess overly thin, starved body shapes and f
Read more →Youth Council and Shout Out featured onQ101 Harrisonburg’s Hit Music Station’s newest show “The Halls” yesterday. Listen to the podcast and see photos here!!! The taping took place this past Friday with Jojo. He interviewed Becky about Shout Out-
Read more →All the hype of the holiday season has now come to an end. Harrisonburg and Rockingham County Schools have been back to class for the last few days. But, it can be tough having to get back into the same old routine again after two weeks of
Read more →Above the Influence is hosting a number of contests to give your creative side a challenge. Here you can find out the latest challenge or check out their You Tube Channel for their videos: Short Film Photography Fashion Music We
Read more →Just a note from your friends here at the Strong Families/Great Youth Coalition to send warm wishes during this holiday season!! A few things we are looking forward to during this season: Becky – The smell of Christmas trees, snow (just maybe w
Read more →At the end of every semester, I get so excited for break….until I realize after a few days that sitting around the house watching TV with my parents all day really isn’t that fun. Once I get sick of being cooped up and feel like having some fun
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