Articles in Pittsburgh Youth Radio Corps
Perry After School: Alien Stories Part 1
In the vastness of space… are we alone? Regardless of the actual answer to that question, we asked Perry After School students to create a story that in some way included an extraterrestrial being.
Perry After School: Hobbies
We asked students at Perry Traditional Academy in the North Side to tell us about their favorite hobby. There were a lot of creative answers in the room. What makes a hobby interesting? What advice might you give someone who wants to get involved in your hobby of choice?
Pittsburgh King 2016: Blackman V Dr. Truth – Dawn of the Odd Squad
Middle schoolers at Pittsburgh King revisited the radio studio, this time writing character biographies for their very own super hero alter-egos (names, powers, weaknesses). The students then told the story of their dramatic origins, as well as that of their arch-villain’s!
Perry After School: PSAs
Public Service Announcements can deliver powerful messages. Who could forget ad campaigns like This is your brain on drugs or Only you can prevent forest fires? We reviewed some popular and effective PSAs with our After Schoolers at Perry Traditional Academy and asked students to come up with radio messages of their own.
I Do What I Can Awards
Students in grades one through six were nominated for doing what they can, based on the character of Ramone from Peg + Cat.
YES: MACS Shoe Drive
From 04/09/2016: Attallah Moore (13), Amira Jackson (13), and Siani Adams (14) of Manchester Academic Charter School talking about their class shoe drive. Pickup locations include Manchester Youth & Development Center, Fox Chapel Yacht Club, and the Thelma Lovette YMCA.
Perry After School: Overrated/Underrated, & Batman vs. Superman
Everyone has certain things – whether in pop culture, sports, or every day life – that they think don’t get enough love. Then there are things that get too much recognition.
Pittsburgh King 2016: The Maltese Falcon
Middle school students from Pittsburgh King returned to the Saturday Light Brigade radio studio to record the hair-raising opening from the film noir classic, “The Maltese Falcon.”
Perry After School: In 10 Years
We asked Radio Club members at the North Side’s Perry Traditional Academy to take out their crystal ball and gaze 10 years into the future. Where do they see themselves living? What will their profession be? What do they see themselves achieving?
Pittsburgh King 2016: Studio Visit
Students from Pittsburgh King Radio Club visit the SLB studio and talk about their favorite cartoon shows and movies.
