The American University chapter for the National Youth Rights Association announced last week its plans to challenge the school’s parental notification policy regarding alcohol violations. “AU students are mostly legal adults. The school should stop their “tattle” policy to mommy and daddy if they are caught with a beer on campus.” explained the chapter’s treasurer,…
New NYRA chapters are sprouting up all across the country. The latest chapter to be approved is NYRA-Michigan, started by Niel Block, chapter president. Chapters for California and New York City are in the final stages of formation; good things can be expected from them both. NYRA-Mizzou, the new chapter for the University of Missiouri-Columbia…
Two of NYRA’s new chapters are really starting to get stuff done. On May 5th NYRA’s Madison Wisconsin chapter, NYRA-MA, is holding a big fundraiser bash. The event will feature local bands such as: Rushmore and the 40’s, SNAFU, Big Fat Ass, Card Shark Devils, Rubbish, Andrew Huemmer for DJ, and much more! If you…
Sarah Lawrence the founder of the worldwide “Taking Children Seriously” movement will be speaking on April 16th, 8 PM on the campus of American University at a NYRA-AU sponsored event. TCS is a strong philosophical ally of Youth Rights, and all members interested in getting a deeper understanding of the cause are encouraged to attend….
This Thursday March 21 at 8 PM NYRA-AU will be hosting Dr. David Hanson for a speech about Lowering the Drinking Age. The event will be held on campus in the Kay Spiritual Center, all students and members are invited. Dr. Hanson is a NYRA-BOA member and an outspoken advocate for lowering the drinking age….
The newly formed Augusta, Georgia NYRA chapter has already won its first battle. The local high school attempted to ban all private displays of the Confederate Flag and after pressure from the NYRA-AUG chapter the school removed the policy. Students of all races were upset over the new policy since it limited their freedom of…
On November 15th, the American University NYRA chapter will show the Disney movie, “Newsies” for the campus. The showing will be free and food will be provided. “Newsies” tells the tale of newsboys in New York who stand up for their rights and go on strike. A handout will be distrubuted that relates the movie…
Paul and Gillian St. Lawrence have agreed to head up the NYRA-DC chapter after a recent meeting in Washington, DC. They are in the process of assembling a group of young DC area leaders to help with the chapter, if you are interested in helping out click here. DC is a hotbed for Youth Rights…
The American University NYRA chapter has had its $800 dollar budget approved by the university this week. In March NYRA-AU is planning on bringing Dr. David Hanson to campus to speak about lowering the Drinking Age. NYRA-AU is also planning on holding fundraising concerts and helping with the Anti-Age Discrimination campaign. NYRA-AU’s first meeting of…
On Tuesday May 1 NYRA’s American University Chapter held a free showing of The Breakfast Club for AU students. This program was a chance to invite students to learn about Youth Rights and enjoy a classic movie. Students attending the program enjoyed free breakfast food provided by the chapter. This program recieved a good turn…
