Cruise Night
In Sioux Center, Iowa for News21 I have recently stumbled upon the most “news-worthy” story of the Fellowship so far: “Cruise Night.” The Sunday-night hangout is a local tradition that has become a controversy, and it wonderfully fits our project: it is multi-generational, it is uniquely local, and it involves texting technology.
Perhaps this will be our home run on a news story that fits all of theyoungandthewireless’ criteria. I am excited to really start editing it together. Today we spoke to Chief Adkins who explained the methods of policing used to control Cruise Night, and their desired effects. We also had him answer, directly, the most interesting complaints and rumors from the youth we met last Sunday night. His answers were interesting.
Challenge House Anecdote
Here is a quick story about we found from the Challenge House that really ties together youth and technology quite well. It is the story of a little girl with a math assignment that needs to be finished, and the way that the charity’s computer made that possible for her. The charity has recently been awarded a grant for 18 new computers and hopes that this kind of story will start to happen more often.
Southern Hospitality Extends to the Airwaves
Drew Wilson of WKDZ from Phil's Iphone
When we walked into radio station WKDZ in Cadiz, KY (15 miles from Hopkinsville, and right next to our hotel) we thought we would just be dropping off a business card. Instead, this is what happened.
On the Air with Roger Robertson
Andrew and I were on live radio this morning with Roger Robertson at KBCH talking about how technology is changing teenage lives in Lincoln City. Rather than type more, check out our 1:40 summary video, or if you have the time, listen to the whole broadcast.
Our two minute summary:
Or listen to the full radio broadcast below
