Voices of Youth

Simranjit Kaur, the author of this story.

Creating safer spaces for domestic violence survivors of marginalized identities

People from non-Asian communities may not always understand the cultural factors that impact domestic violence survivors from South Asian and other marginalized communities. Student writer Simran Kaur digs into the issue for our Voices of Youth series.

Voices of Youth: Five ideas for kids and teens to unlock summer adventures

Right now, the 2025-26 school year feels far away, but it will arrive faster than you think. Make a plan now to make the most of this summer.

Voices of Youth: Clubs at the Bay-Arenac Career Center help students gain real-world experience

Six different clubs help students at the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center get hands-on experience and insight into careers ranging from farming and marketing to health care and finance.

Voices of Youth: Exercise and diet pump health into your heart

During February, we celebrate heartfelt love and health. The American Heart Association encourages everyone to focus on simple exercise and diet tips for a healthier heart.  

Sister City Project bridges cultures across the Atlantic Ocean

Students from both Bay City and Germany immersed themselves in a foreign culture and came away with new perspectives. Educators in each community hope the exchange program grows in the coming years.  

Four Bay-Arenac Career Center students qualified for an international competition held in April

Olivia Maurer, a Voices of Youth correspondent for Route Bay City, writes about four Bay-Arenac Career Center students who recently traveled to California to be part of an international competition

SAT test is stressful for students

SAT testing is always stressful. When it was offered less than a week after Spring Break, the stress was amped up for students.

Career Center program plants the seed for three Great Lakes Bay Region entrepreneurs

Many students from the Marketing & Management program at the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center have gone on to start their own businesses. Here, we profile a few success stories.

Social media broadens our world, but also can harm our mental health

Voices of Youth writer Elyse Hompstead explains how students and teachers feel about the good and bad of social media platforms

Photo Credit: Elyse Hampton
Student Santas deliver decorated windows to a Midland Street restaurant

H2O's Waterside Grill invited high school students to enter a festive window decorating contest this holiday season. This week, the restaurant announced the winners of the contest.

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