A few weeks ago, I posted a thread on the NYRA forums about a curfew in a village near me for the nights of October 30 and 31. However, unlike most curfews, this one takes effect at 7 PM and affects everyone under 19. In light of the blatant disregard for the rights of young…
Hello all, long time no blog. Anyway, today class, we shall examine youth rights abuse in the form of Entertainment Industry Age Restrictions: As the old saying goes, the road to hell is paved with good intentions, and it is these intentions that I have a problem with. Organizations such as the MPAA (Motion Picture…
Originally sent October 31, 2006 As an outside group unfamiliar with Gallaudet University and the deaf community it is inappropriate for us to comment on what does or does not make a good president of the university. Those most qualified to decide what makes a good president are members of Gallaudet itself, its administration, its…
Many counselors will tell you, “Become involved in as many extracurricular activities as you can. Colleges love to see that.” On the other hand, some will tell you to focus your time and energy on just one or two clubs because it shows commitment. Extracurricular activities, such as clubs, provide a great way to enhance…
On Oct. 16, NYRA’s Executive Director Alex Koroknay-Palicz, along with NYRA member and Afghanistan veteran Robert Bertoniere, attended the National Conference of State Liquor Administrators in New Orleans. Koroknay-Palicz spoke about the need for a lower drinking age, and his argument convinced many people. He argued that raising the drinking age has not reduced drunk…
The British Broadcasting Corporation’s World Service is producing a series on growing up in different parts of the world that will air in December. When it was time to visit America, BBC stopped in Washington, D.C., and spoke at length with NYRA’’s Executive Director, Alex Koroknay-Palicz. The following afternoon, several young people associated with NYRA…
Delayed while finishing touches were being added to the report since the Annual Meeting in San Francisco back in August, the Report is finally finished and ready for public viewing. As part of NYRA’s unique commitment to honest, transparent non-profit governance we don’t pull punches with the information we release to you, our members. With…
Many of you will recall the experiences I have had with Richard Greene, the Reynolds Representative on the Buncombe County Board of Education, back in June and August when I was working to add a student adviser onto the school board. In June, he said he would do research over the summer about the idea,…
The 26th Amendment to the United States Constitution sets the federal voting age at 18 years old. Before this Amendment was enacted, the voting age in most places was 21 years of age. The voting age should again be lowered; this time, to 16 years of age. According to a recent study, 80% of 16-…
I thought I would share a satirical column written by Parker Heck, a staff writer for Reynolds High (Asheville) School’s newspaper, “Cedar Cliff Notes.” Reprinted with permission from the writer. Hats off to school discipline Parker Heck Cedar Cliff Notes Uneasiness. Apprehension. The queasy feeling in the pit of your stomach when you know that…
