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University of
Wisconsin-Eau Claire --- Advanced Reporting --- Fall 2005
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Sara
Boyd
James
Brunmeier
Breanna
Christensen
Ashley
Dziuk
Jeremy
Gragert
Chris
Henson
Jake
Hrudka
Joe
Jensen
Karey
Leonard
Steve
Pope
Jessica
Schiff
Casey
Schneider
Sherry
Snider
Aleigha
Swiney
Leah
Rado
Mike
Lambert
Jessie
Foss
Tiffany
Gerber
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Teens pursue
musical interests
Teens discuss the different ways
they actively participate in music, whether it is in an after-school
band or in a required music course. |
 Teen
boys face sexual pressure
Eighth
grade boys talk about the sexual pressures they face. Experts and parents
discuss the different influences that
affect the boys’ decisions.
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 Obesity
damages teens' self-image
Obesity is on the rise among
teenagers in the United States because of an overall decrease in
physical activity. |
 Obese
teens: A weighty issue
Schools
and community groups are taking action against obesity. They promote
healthy living for a lifetime. |
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 Teen
fashion: Dressing to impress
Trendy fashion among the 13-
year-old community in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. |
 Teen
music choices 'risky'
A starting point for
understanding a teenage child is having an open dialog about their music
choices, experts say. |
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 Classes help
teens prepare for future
Hands-on
learning and textbooks with a twist are what
Eau Claire Area School District educators hope will give students
background to build on. |
 Stakes
are high in teenage poker
The deck is loaded
when teens play poker. Teens say a fun game includes a bit of
good-natured cheating. |
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 Local
teens explore Christian faith
Local 13 year olds
meet their spiritual needs by participating in faith-based youth
groups at area churches. |
 Teens turn to
fantasy books
Despite nationally low reading
averages, some teenagers are picking up books for recreation and fun. |
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Teens
seek help coping with stress
Certainly 13 year olds are too young to
feel adult stresses. But they do. Teenagers worry about their grades,
friends and much more. Students are learning new
ways to cope with everyday stress.
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Young
athletes face injuries
Young athletes find
that added pressures to perform well in athletics are taking a toll.
Athletes report more injuries, but still try to play anyway. |
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Busy
teens have little time to relax
From school and
sports to music and friends, teens say they are involved in too many
activities. Overscheduled teens can feel stressed out and
say they have little free time to do what they
most want.
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Classes help
teens prepare for future
