The Weight of the Youth Vote

January 20, 2021 / By Rachel Livinal
Tags: 2020 election, 2020 presidential election, merced, voting, youth vote

Youth in Merced find their voices to be impactful when it comes to the presidential election.

Students feel misled by school board about graduation cap decorations

May 30, 2019 / By Jen Ramos Eisen
Tags: BHC Merced, central valley, education, merced, students, youth

  Students from multiple Merced Union High School District (MUHSD) schools gathered at Merced High School on May 8 to address the school board regarding decorating graduation caps, frustrated with a lack of policy that was inclusive of all students.

Youth advocates hope for sports program vouchers in Merced

April 3, 2019 / By Jen Ramos Eisen
Tags: merced, merced parks and community services, merced sports, rise and lift, south merced, sports, youth leadership institute, youth sports

Members of Rise and Lift advocate for a sports voucher program so that youth from low income families could access sports in Merced.

Believing in Myself

February 7, 2019 / By Karina Vivas
Tags: central valley, community, mental health, merced, youth

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?