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Research: Radio Deregulation: Has It Served Citizens and Musicians?
Subject: Read This
Posted on: Thu, 26 Jun 08 16:46:33 +0000

This is a passionately written article reviewing the effect of regulating radio over the years. The history of radio regulation is presented in story form, clearly illustrating how the market transformed into a money making industry rather than a public interest forum. The ownership of stations hurts upcoming musicians as well as being displeasing to the listener. Radio now utilizes conformity and advertising to make a profit. The research explains how radio is transforming into a "audio billboard" which does not care about the audience any longer but rather making money from the record companies to play those artists and songs. This also makes breaking into the music industry hard for local and upcoming musicians who do not have the funds to pay of the radio stations. This research points out that most people are not aware of the big corporation side of the radio and therefore just believe that what they hear is what the disc jockeys want to the play. With this not being the case, this article is important to read to spread the reality of radio.

Research: From High School to the Future
Subject: Worth Reading
Posted on: Thu, 26 Jun 08 15:10:33 +0000
This research is interesting and easy to follow, using many graphs and tables to illustrate the serious trends of the Chicago Public School system mentioned in the article. The correlation between college attended and graduation rates with race/ethnicity is proven by this research. Despite serious efforts taken by the Chicago Public School system, there are still achievement gaps between city schools and suburban schools as well as disparities between different races. Latinos are still the minority least likely to graduate and leave the state for the higher education. Many of the disparities result from a lack of college preparation in the high school curriculum. Without options and information, students end up staying in Illinois for college and are less likely to graduate when the school is not a perfect fit for their needs. This research presents important information about the pattern of the Chicago Public Schools in producing students that do not succeed in college.

Research: Adolescent Sexual Health and the Dynamics of Oppression: A Call for Cultural Competency
Subject: Worth Reading
Posted on: Thu, 19 Jun 08 17:20:52 +0000

This research clearly presents the effect of oppression and discrimination on the health of youth. The disparities between youth from different classes and backgrounds is reflected in their sexual experiences. This research motivates the reader to be a support system for youth struggling with low self-esteem and to help them find strength to make smart and healthy decisions. The current trends of behavior and health correlating to social status does not have to continue into the future. This article presents many ways in which youth can be helped to end the cycle. This research was interesting and focused on an issue that needs attention.

Research: Social differences in women's use of personal care products: A study of magazine advertisements, 1950 - 1994
Subject: Read This
Posted on: Thu, 19 Jun 08 16:38:25 +0000

This article was interesting in establishing a relationship between the difference of advertisements of products in women's magazines to the health awareness of the products. The research proved that magazines targeted to a woman with a high socioeconomic status used advertisements of products that were approved by doctors for women's health. While the research did not determine how advertisements affect the purchasing of a product, it illustrated how women with more money are given the information to make healthy choices about the products they choose to purchase and use. The end of the article includes examples of advertisements that are useful in understanding the references in the article and the overall conclusion of the study.

Research: Healthy Food, Healthy Communities
Subject: Review
Posted on: Wed, 11 Jun 08 18:22:40 +0000

This research illustrates the link between lower income communities and the rising problem of obesity. Lower income communities have less access to healthy food choices and their health suffers as a result. This article presents many options in supplying these areas with more beneficial food options. It outlines the benefits and costs of different options such as a farmers market versus a grocery store. It also provides examples of success stories in the food industry creating a store that helped a suffering neighborhood, illustrating how the tips really work if applied. The health of the people in the community is greatly reflected in the state of the community which is why this issue is of such importance. The article clearly states the complexity of the issue as well as providing viable solutions and recommendations to alleviate the problem.

Research: Our Vote, Our Voices: Making Elections Work For Everyone
Subject: Worth Reading
Posted on: Wed, 11 Jun 08 16:52:03 +0000

This article not only presented important information regarding the reality of elections but also provided tangible solutions to fixing the issues. By defining all necessary terms, the solutions were easy to understand and the reader was able to clearly see how they could be implemented and effective. Voting is an inherent part of democracy that many people do not participate in because of injustices imposed upon them. This article is interesting because it addresses many of those injustices that a majority of people are blind to while also providing multiple solutions to making the election process fair.

Research: Resilience: Health in a New Key
Subject: Worth Reading
Posted on: Thu, 05 Jun 08 19:56:35 +0000

This research article redefines the way people categorize themselves as healthy. The ASU Resilience Project, as outlined in the article, persuades the reader that thinking about health only in terms of state of the body can be detrimental. Instead, health can be defined through mental states and abilities to react to stress and change, inevitable aspects of life.

This personal health can then be applied to strengthening communities, which in return the individual benefits from. The research is interesting and easy-to-read. Terms are clearly defined and lists are used to keep the project goals organized and understandable.

Research: Digital Media and Youth: Unparalleled Opportunity and Unprecedented Responsibility
Subject: Review
Posted on: Thu, 05 Jun 08 19:31:59 +0000

This article is useful in addressing the issue of the internet being a primary research tool for youth. The internet does not always contain credible sources of information. Therefore it is important to learn the necessary skills in determining the credibility of an internet source. The article outlines a process for judging an internet document as well as explaining new forms of online researching. Overall the article was filled with important information for the new and growing dependence on technology and the internet for information.

Research: Ecology of Cities, The
Subject: Worth Reading
Posted on: Tue, 03 Jun 08 17:04:40 +0000

This article clearly describes how cities have become unhealthy. Urban lifestyles are now overwhelmed with polluted resources that are necessary for human life. With the resources running low, new approaches to city life need to be brainstormed. This research presents possible solutions to restructuring cities towards the needs of people. It is also helpful in putting into perspective how important of an issue this has become. People are increasingly more unhealthy while damaging the environment, two problems that can fixed simultaneously with cities.

Research: Free Expression in Arts Funding
Subject: Worth Reading
Posted on: Tue, 03 Jun 08 16:28:56 +0000

This research is useful in understanding the complexity of censorship of art. The history of censoring art was helpful in showing how the topic has become so controversial in our current society. States battle funding this type of art-work, despite the freedoms of all people stated in the first amendment. Furthermore, when the content of opinionated art-work is judged from a political and religious perspective, the quality of the artist tends to be ignored. This article presented a procedure for dealing with this struggle and how to overcome the limitations that are imposed on an artist. The examples of controversial pieces of art and state policies illustrated the topic effectively, showing that artists can avoid censorship.