Queerness & Sacred Ritual In Community

November 15, 2023 / We 'Ced

Queerness & Sacred Ritual In Community: This piece was inspired by an Indigenous People’s Day’s event at CSU Stanislaus. Read More

National Poetry Month Weigh in

April 30, 2020 / We'Ced

As National Poetry Month comes to a close, read below submissions from We ‘Ced youth.   If you could write a poem to COVID, what would you want to tell it?  Read More

Believing in Myself

February 7, 2019 / Karina Vivas

Friendships have the potential to impact our wellness positively or negatively. How do you cope when a companion is no longer a part of your life?  Read More

A new home called frostbite

January 7, 2019 / We'Ced

  According to the Merced City and County Continuum of Care, the City of Merced homeless count dropped very slightly from 318 to 310 in 2018, though the number of displaced people in Merced County rose from 454 to 514. Read More

Advocating at the State Capital – Youth Power Summit 2018

August 17, 2018 / Stephanie Gurtel

Reporter Stephanie Gurtel shares a photo essay from her time at the 2018 Youth Power Summit in Davis and Sacramento, Calif.

Elliot Shin, Merced youth, inspired by memories being carved for skateboard design

August 7, 2018 / Cassandra Avitia

Youth leaders within our community are not often recognized, that is why I wanted to highlight Elliot Shin. Read More

A play by play of the first Merced Ballerz tournament

July 10, 2018 / Gabriela Morales

Reporter Gabriela Morales takes us through the day's games at the First Annual Merced Ballerz tournament.

First Annual Merced Ballerz

July 9, 2018 / Aaliyah Jensen

Reporter Aaliyah Jensen writes about what she saw at the first annual Merced Ballerz 3-on-3 basketball tournament and what it means to local youth.

As district nears LCAP vote, parents sound alarm on unaddressed language barriers

June 23, 2017 / We'Ced

Above: Local parent Carla Gonzalez addressed the Merced City School District board of trustees during the June 13 public hearing on school funding. Read More

We’Ced Weighs In: Celebrating Mom

May 12, 2017 / We'Ced

(Photo courtesy of Aaliyah Lannerd) By We’Ced Youth Media We’Ced asked our youth reporters, coworkers, friends and family members about the special role maternal figures play in their lives. Read More