Voices of Youth

Voices of Youth is a series that will capture the youth perspective and narrative during the COVID-19 response to recovery. It is made possible with funding from the Community Foundation for Southeastern Michigan.

Feature Story Voices of Youth Freedom School organizers, guest speakers, and students. Aaron Foley, the author of this story, is pictured at far left.
Feature Story Students and mentors from the 2024 Voices of Youth Freedom School program.

Voices of Youth: How do Ypsi kids perceive their community?


Feature Story Student writer Aya Ibarisha interviews social worker Justin Harper for this story.
Feature Story Graphic Packaging
Feature Story VOY Cell phones
Feature Story Artist/Designer: Mahdi Hassnawi. Please see Artist's Statement below.
Feature Story Women sitting on dock
Longform Kayla Davis being honored by Gail Wolkoff at the Educate Youth graduation celebration.
Feature Story Zara Mian.
Feature Story Posters created by student artists Vaishnavi Attili and Tova Weiss.

Voices of Youth: Students advocate for voting rights through art


Feature Story Mental Health and Athletes
Feature Story Battle Creek Climate

Voices of Youth: Plans for a sustainable Battle Creek


Feature Story SAT Voices of Youth list

SAT test is stressful for students


Feature Story Lakeview Square Mall

Voices of Youth: What's next for Lakeview Square Mall?