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For high school athletes, running can be just as beneficial to mood and focus as it is for physical health
By Laalah Zafar February 15, 2026 Youthcast Media Group ® I am constantly overwhelmed with balancing my job, school, and personal life, but when it's finally time for my sneakers to hit the track, all of my worries disappear. Annandale High School student journalist Laalah Zafar started running on a whim, but now says it has helped her stay focused and deal with everyday stress (Courtesy of Zafar). I decided to join the Falls Church High School track team for fun with my fri
Weighing the Gap Year Decision: Five Key Considerations for Students
By Gabriela Mejia Tejada and Samantha Reese January 17, 2025 Youthcast Media Group® American students face a critical decision after high school: Should they attend college right away, or take a gap year to explore other opportunities? For about 60,000 to 70,000 students per year, the answer is a gap year. But as tuition costs continue to rise, the choice has become increasingly complex. Here are five important factors to consider before making your decision. Reflect on goal
Paying it forward: how mentoring organizations are helping students with college admissions
By Andrinika Aimable, Isabella Chavez, Bethel Kifle, Alani Schwertfeger and Samuel Wang Youthcast Media Group® Monica-Grace Mukendi was the salutatorian at Fordham High School for the Arts in the Bronx, and participated in extracurriculars. But when she learned that her college career could be threatened because she didn’t qualify for financial aid, she felt betrayed. Monica-Grace Mukendi “I didn’t think college was in the cards for me,” Mukendi, now 26, said. “We didn’t hav
Are DMV high schools doing enough to prepare students for college?
College graduation rates show far more needs to be done By Kadence Johnson, Divine Savoy, Skyy Branch, Rosana Wahdat, and Hayden Hernly Youthcast Media Group® When Azzarie Brown, 17, thinks about college, the first feeling that comes to mind isn’t excitement. It’s anxiety. Azzarie Brown (courtesy of Azzarie) Azzarie, who lives in Southeast Washington and is a senior at Archbishop Carroll High School, dreams of studying computer engineering and film studies at Niagara Univer
The Price of Creativity: Balancing College Costs with Career Dreams
For a future doctor, skipping college is impossible. An up-and-coming surgeon can't avoid the years of classes, licensing exams, and internship and residency hours. But what about an up-and-coming cinematographer? A fine artist? A graphic designer?
Girls belong in high school wrestling, and are thriving despite the challenges
Michelle Collins June 27, 2025 Youthcast Media Group® In a dimly lit gym, the sound of heavy breathing and the slap of sneakers against...
The Rise of Girls’ Wrestling in America: A Revolution on the Mat
Michelle Collins June 27, 2025 Youthcast Media Group® Wrestling is no longer just for the boys. In May, Virginia added girls wrestling...
No Tryouts, No Travel, Just Play: Philadelphia Organizations Offer Youth Low-Stakes and Low-Cost Chance at Sports
By Eyitemi Odusola, Alanna Nicholson, Piper Mangold, Gabrielle Garcia and Natalie Spina June 27, 2025 Youthcast Media Group® On a Tuesday...
Competitive youth sports culture leads to burnout and quitting for many in U.S.
By Rossy Soto, Grace Wang and Amaya Manzano June 10, 2025 Youthcast Media Group® Ever since she started taking lessons at four years old,...
Student athletes find artificial turf a painful adjustment
Jason Perloff and Leo Marzigliano June 3, 2025 Youthcast Media Group® Many of the student-athletes who play on the new artificial turf...
Texas youth face barriers to sports participation
By Bethel Kifle, Cindy Tiny, Angel Trevi ño and Lauren Wong May 28, 2025 Youthcast Media Group® This story was posted on The Barbed...
Team bonding drives success on the field and connection between players
By Noah Lenn, William Holt and Michael Pewett May 28, 2025 Youthcast Media Group® “Airball!” Esaw Ghiorghis, captain of the varsity...
High school students struggling to cope with return to school- Counselors needed as students return to school following
October 21, 2024 By Nicole Cortes, Zioni Moore and Whitney Souffrant Youthcast Media Group ® This story was published in USA Today on...
School should come first, but sports are important too
October 10, 2024 By Jason Perloff and Leo Marzigliano Youthcast Media Group® Student-athletes in their graduating gowns on the basketball...
Living - and studying - with an IEP
October 8, 2024 By Hannah Henderson Youthcast Media Group® This story was published in MindSite News on October 11, 2024. Hannah...
Alternative Learning Centers Break Prison Pipeline
October 8, 2024 By Morgan Milman and Naomi Thayer Youthcast Media Group® Alternative schools are not what you might think. They are not...
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