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Pittsburgh Brashear After School: Keystone Exams

December 3, 2014 – 3:39 pm
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Underclassmen at Brashear started mandatory state testing this week with the Keystone Exams. In a round table setting, students discussed and reflected on the Keystones.

Clairton CASTLE: H1 101

December 3, 2014 – 10:52 am

Clairton CASTLE-ers were introduced to the H1–a handheld, digital recording device. After learning the basics, they then formed small groups and took turns interviewing each other.

Wilkinsburg After School: After School Programs

December 2, 2014 – 11:48 am
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Students got together and talked about what the school can do to get more students to come to the after school programs. Also to get more programs that students have a better interest in.

Live Music: Alex Meleshenko

November 29, 2014 – 12:03 pm
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From 11-29-14: Luthier and fingerstyle guitarist Alex Meleshenko.

YES: Gemini Theater

November 29, 2014 – 11:57 am
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From 11-29-14: Gemini Theater previewing The Gift of the Ice Queen.

YES: Pittsburgh Student Activist Coalition — Ferguson Reflections

November 29, 2014 – 11:50 am
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From 11-29-14: Pittsburgh Student Activist Coalition members Joan Mukogosi and Wells Taylor talking about their reactions to the Michael Brown case.

YES: Center for Young Musicians

November 29, 2014 – 11:43 am
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From 11-29-14: Four violinists (ages 7 to 10) from the Center for Young Musicians.

Clairton CASTLE 2014: Three Wishes

November 24, 2014 – 3:24 pm

Students at Clairton CASTLE were asked, if they were to encounter a genie-housing, “Aladdin” rule abiding magic lamp, what would they wish for?

Live Music: Wreck Loose

November 22, 2014 – 4:35 pm
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From 11-22-14: Live music with Wreckloose.

YES: Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania

November 22, 2014 – 4:23 pm
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From 11-22-14: Abby, Allison, Kaitlyn, Mollie, Rachel, Rebecca and Saharra from Junior Troop 54124 (Gateway School District) talking about the troop’s community service work.