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Teens & Community ServiceWednesday, December 11
3:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1A BLOCK: A famous person once said that some people see things as they are and ask why? And others dream of things that never were and ask: why not? That pretty much describes the philosophy of the teen Alexandra is about to introduce us to. Adriana Zhang saw a need in her community and created an organization to help fulfill it. B BLOCK: Christin has a “Make the Grade” report to help through the stress many teens often face. Brendan tells us about and “expensive” planet. 55 Canri-e is more than two times larger than Earth and scientists believe a third of the planet might be a huge diamond! C BLOCK: In “If At Frist You Don’t Succeed” Emily tells us how Katy Perry grew up and into her success as a pop star. You might be surprised to find out that something teens do pretty regularly kills more people than sharks. Whether from drinking alcohol or using any type of drugs, driving “under the influence” is dangerous. And the National Road Safety Foundation wants you to remember that. D BLOCK: It’s part of Italy – and yet it’s its own world. It even has its own language. Ava shows us that there truly so much to see in Sicily. E BLOCK: Squeezing the juice out of a lemon can sometimes be a bit tough. Well Katie is back in the kitchen with a tip on how to make it easy! Reese tells us about the unique way the inventor of Pringles chips insisted on being buried. If you have a techie on your holiday shopping list, Mario Armstrong has some ideas in this report sponsored by News Media Group. -
Teens & Community ServiceMonday, December 9
3:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1A BLOCK: A famous person once said that some people see things as they are and ask why? And others dream of things that never were and ask: why not? That pretty much describes the philosophy of the teen Alexandra is about to introduce us to. Adriana Zhang saw a need in her community and created an organization to help fulfill it. B BLOCK: Christin has a “Make the Grade” report to help through the stress many teens often face. Brendan tells us about and “expensive” planet. 55 Canri-e is more than two times larger than Earth and scientists believe a third of the planet might be a huge diamond! C BLOCK: In “If At Frist You Don’t Succeed” Emily tells us how Katy Perry grew up and into her success as a pop star. You might be surprised to find out that something teens do pretty regularly kills more people than sharks. Whether from drinking alcohol or using any type of drugs, driving “under the influence” is dangerous. And the National Road Safety Foundation wants you to remember that. D BLOCK: It’s part of Italy – and yet it’s its own world. It even has its own language. Ava shows us that there truly so much to see in Sicily. E BLOCK: Squeezing the juice out of a lemon can sometimes be a bit tough. Well Katie is back in the kitchen with a tip on how to make it easy! Reese tells us about the unique way the inventor of Pringles chips insisted on being buried. If you have a techie on your holiday shopping list, Mario Armstrong has some ideas in this report sponsored by News Media Group. -
Sat, Act Or What?Wednesday, December 4
3:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1A BLOCK: Over the past few years there have been a number of changes in what colleges are expecting from students applying for admission. Benjamin tells us that when it comes to the ACT and SAT, some of the changes are changing – yet again. B BLOCK: Last week we showed you how a group of students at Hartford Connecticut’s Weaver HS got a crash course on preventing crashes – by creating a PSA in English and Spanish. In part one of this week s special report, we go behind the scenes of the making of the PSAs. C BLOCK: In part two of our report, we’ll see the finished PSAs as they were presented to the rest of Weaver High School. D BLOCK: You may know that there are state flags, state birds and state mottos. But Brendan tells there are also state sports. E BLOCK: The holiday shopping season has officially begun. Evette Rios has some ideas you may want to add to your list. -
Sat, Act Or What?Monday, December 2
3:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1A BLOCK: Over the past few years there have been a number of changes in what colleges are expecting from students applying for admission. Benjamin tells us that when it comes to the ACT and SAT, some of the changes are changing – yet again. B BLOCK: Last week we showed you how a group of students at Hartford Connecticut’s Weaver HS got a crash course on preventing crashes – by creating a PSA in English and Spanish. In part one of this week s special report, we go behind the scenes of the making of the PSAs. C BLOCK: In part two of our report, we’ll see the finished PSAs as they were presented to the rest of Weaver High School. D BLOCK: You may know that there are state flags, state birds and state mottos. But Brendan tells there are also state sports. E BLOCK: The holiday shopping season has officially begun. Evette Rios has some ideas you may want to add to your list. -
Wednesday, November 27
3:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1A BLOCK: Throughout the year, we often bring you stories about contests sponsored by the National Road Safety Foundation. Teens across the country are invited to send in ideas for creating PSAs about traffic safety. This time the NRSF decided to do something different – they invited an entire school to come up with a PSA. In part one of our special report, see how that school - Weaver HS in Hartford, CT - learns that they’ve been selected. B BLOCK: In part two of our special report we meet the Weaver HS student who submitted the best concept for the PSA. Reese gives us some insight on the science behind eternal youth. C BLOCK: There’s no question that America is a leader in medical innovation. That’s why so many people from other countries come here for treatment. One of those was a teen hoping for a cure for her life-threatening illness. As Ava reports the cure was successful, and now that teen is paying it forward for others in her country who need help. In this week’s “Make the Grade” Christin has some advice on you can be a better leader. D BLOCK: In Emily’s “If At First You Don’t Succeed” report we’ll find out about celebrity Sylvestor Stallone’s “rocky” road to success. Katarina explains why the name for the instrument - English Horn is a “Misleading Moniker”. Brendan tells us a little about the biggest US state Alaska. E BLOCK: Nicole is in the kitchen with a recipe that you can make to impress your family and friends - and it’s a healthy snack - the berry creamsicle. -
Monday, November 25
3:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1A BLOCK: Throughout the year, we often bring you stories about contests sponsored by the National Road Safety Foundation. Teens across the country are invited to send in ideas for creating PSAs about traffic safety. This time the NRSF decided to do something different – they invited an entire school to come up with a PSA. In part one of our special report, see how that school - Weaver HS in Hartford, CT - learns that they’ve been selected. B BLOCK: In part two of our special report we meet the Weaver HS student who submitted the best concept for the PSA. Reese gives us some insight on the science behind eternal youth. C BLOCK: There’s no question that America is a leader in medical innovation. That’s why so many people from other countries come here for treatment. One of those was a teen hoping for a cure for her life-threatening illness. As Ava reports the cure was successful, and now that teen is paying it forward for others in her country who need help. In this week’s “Make the Grade” Christin has some advice on you can be a better leader. D BLOCK: In Emily’s “If At First You Don’t Succeed” report we’ll find out about celebrity Sylvestor Stallone’s “rocky” road to success. Katarina explains why the name for the instrument - English Horn is a “Misleading Moniker”. Brendan tells us a little about the biggest US state Alaska. E BLOCK: Nicole is in the kitchen with a recipe that you can make to impress your family and friends - and it’s a healthy snack - the berry creamsicle. -
Childrens Rights, and More!Wednesday, November 20
3:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1A BLOCK: Throughout this season of Teen Kids News, we’ve been reporting on the need to raise awareness about human rights. Especially the rights of children. As Alexandra reports, it’s a struggle that’s run into opposition from an unlikely source. B BLOCK: In this week’s “If at First You Don’t Succeed” Emily shows us that it’s ok to fail. The trick is to not give up. Steve Jobs didn’t. Mason introduces us to what is probably the most extraordinary creature on the planet – a tiny jellyfish. C BLOCK: Christin in back with some important advice on how the “ Make the Grade” – she tells us about the importance of proofreading your work and offers some tips that should help. There are some things in life that we know so well, we could – as the saying goes – do them in our sleep. But driving is not one of them. Drowsy driving is a major cause of car crashes – especially for teens. That’s why the National Road Safety Foundation has this message. D BLOCK: Sydney introduces us to a 13-year-old “Rising Star” who has been compared Avril Lavigne and Paramore. Meet Piper Connolly. E BLOCK: Katarina’s “Misleading Moniker” report explains why the 100 Years War is incorrectly named. -
Childrens Rights, and More!Monday, November 18
3:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1A BLOCK: Throughout this season of Teen Kids News, we’ve been reporting on the need to raise awareness about human rights. Especially the rights of children. As Alexandra reports, it’s a struggle that’s run into opposition from an unlikely source. B BLOCK: In this week’s “If at First You Don’t Succeed” Emily shows us that it’s ok to fail. The trick is to not give up. Steve Jobs didn’t. Mason introduces us to what is probably the most extraordinary creature on the planet – a tiny jellyfish. C BLOCK: Christin in back with some important advice on how the “ Make the Grade” – she tells us about the importance of proofreading your work and offers some tips that should help. There are some things in life that we know so well, we could – as the saying goes – do them in our sleep. But driving is not one of them. Drowsy driving is a major cause of car crashes – especially for teens. That’s why the National Road Safety Foundation has this message. D BLOCK: Sydney introduces us to a 13-year-old “Rising Star” who has been compared Avril Lavigne and Paramore. Meet Piper Connolly. E BLOCK: Katarina’s “Misleading Moniker” report explains why the 100 Years War is incorrectly named. -
Oceans at Risk, You Can HelpWednesday, November 13
3:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1A BLOCK: There’s no question that our modern world depends on the oceans that cover two thirds of our planet. And yet, as Alexandra’s reports, humans are doing things that put these vast and vital waters at risk. The good news, she explains, is that even small changes can help save the oceans. B BLOCK: For many teens, the difference between being able to attend college – or not – comes down to five letters…FAFSA, the Free Application for Student Aid. In part one of our special report, Benjamin speaks with our college expert, Rob Franek about some recent changes meant to streamline the complicated form, but instead caused a FAFSA Fiasco. C BLOCK: Benjamin continues his discussion with Rob Franek about the FAFSA changes, which should now make applying for aid easier, especially for those who need it most. D BLOCK: A study done several years ago found that 46% of teens have a fear of failure. It’s likely that teens today are still fearful of failing. So in this week’s “If at First You Don’t Succeed” Emily tells us how actor & comedian, Jim Carrey did not give up when faced with initial failures. Ava has the facts about one of our favorite condiments – ketchup. You may be surprised that it used to be made from mushrooms – not tomatoes. The NRSF brings us an important reminder about the importance of NOT driving if you’re too tired, it can have devastating consequences. E BLOCK: Reese has one story explaining how the webcam came to be! -
Oceans at Risk, You Can HelpMonday, November 11
3:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1A BLOCK: There’s no question that our modern world depends on the oceans that cover two thirds of our planet. And yet, as Alexandra’s reports, humans are doing things that put these vast and vital waters at risk. The good news, she explains, is that even small changes can help save the oceans. B BLOCK: For many teens, the difference between being able to attend college – or not – comes down to five letters…FAFSA, the Free Application for Student Aid. In part one of our special report, Benjamin speaks with our college expert, Rob Franek about some recent changes meant to streamline the complicated form, but instead caused a FAFSA Fiasco. C BLOCK: Benjamin continues his discussion with Rob Franek about the FAFSA changes, which should now make applying for aid easier, especially for those who need it most. D BLOCK: A study done several years ago found that 46% of teens have a fear of failure. It’s likely that teens today are still fearful of failing. So in this week’s “If at First You Don’t Succeed” Emily tells us how actor & comedian, Jim Carrey did not give up when faced with initial failures. Ava has the facts about one of our favorite condiments – ketchup. You may be surprised that it used to be made from mushrooms – not tomatoes. The NRSF brings us an important reminder about the importance of NOT driving if you’re too tired, it can have devastating consequences. E BLOCK: Reese has one story explaining how the webcam came to be! -
Benefits of Playing Music - and More!Wednesday, November 6
3:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1A BLOCK: No question, learning to play a musical instrument has all kinds of benefits - from improving your memory…to improving your self-esteem. But due to tight school budgets and other factors, a lot of kids who could be learning to play, just aren’t able to. Benjamin tells us about a pilot program, working to change that. B BLOCK: Ever wondered why Election Day is on a Tuesday? Well, wonder no more, Athina’s report explains. Mason has the facts about a unique characteristic of clownfish – they are all born male! C BLOCK: Let’s face it – there are a lot of things in our lives that we have little or no control over - what time school starts; whether it’s going to rain; getting older. But when it comes to our health, as Alexandra tells us, there is something very much in our control, we just need to do it: STRETCH! The NRSF brings us an important reminder about the importance of NOT driving if you’re too tired, it can have devastating consequences. D BLOCK: China’s Forbidden City has been the home of emperors for five centuries. And you can learn a lot about the buildings here just by looking at the roofs. Ava explains in this week’s “Tea on China”. Mason has a tip on how to tell if rain is going to ruin your camping trip. E BLOCK: Katarina explains how buffalo chicken wings got their “ Misleading Moniker”! -
Benefits of Playing Music - and More!Monday, November 4
3:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1A BLOCK: No question, learning to play a musical instrument has all kinds of benefits - from improving your memory…to improving your self-esteem. But due to tight school budgets and other factors, a lot of kids who could be learning to play, just aren’t able to. Benjamin tells us about a pilot program, working to change that. B BLOCK: Ever wondered why Election Day is on a Tuesday? Well, wonder no more, Athina’s report explains. Mason has the facts about a unique characteristic of clownfish – they are all born male! C BLOCK: Let’s face it – there are a lot of things in our lives that we have little or no control over - what time school starts; whether it’s going to rain; getting older. But when it comes to our health, as Alexandra tells us, there is something very much in our control, we just need to do it: STRETCH! The NRSF brings us an important reminder about the importance of NOT driving if you’re too tired, it can have devastating consequences. D BLOCK: China’s Forbidden City has been the home of emperors for five centuries. And you can learn a lot about the buildings here just by looking at the roofs. Ava explains in this week’s “Tea on China”. Mason has a tip on how to tell if rain is going to ruin your camping trip. E BLOCK: Katarina explains how buffalo chicken wings got their “ Misleading Moniker”!