Final 30 Student Reporters for 2012

Thirty student reporters told their stories their way on March 28.

These 30 student reporters made it to a top spot in the final 30. They pitched unique and newsworthy story ideas that mattered to them, their peers and their community.

Armed with exceptional training by their mentors, the final 30 hit the streets gathering the material they needed to have their voices heard.

30 Student Reporters

On March 28, 30 student reporters shared their exclusive stories and provided an amazing day of wall-to-wall coverage on CBC Radio, television, online, and in The Vancouver Sun.

All 30 finalists received a $1000 scholarship for post-secondary studies, courtesy of Sylvan Learning Centres.

Students tell their stories online

News Self-harm advice for teens turning up online by Nisha Sandhu Survey suggests as many as 1 in 6 teens will cut, scratch or hit themselves

News Too much protein? by Andrew Chang B.C. teens warned away from protein shakes

Narrated Slideshow Kids helping kids by Jason Deo Why students are helping children on the other side of the world

Narrated Slideshow Over-scheduled teens by Brandon Brock New pressures and expectations on high school students applying to university

News Teens and hearing loss by Olivia Pink Experts warn prolonged exposure to loud music on iPods can cause permanent hearing loss.

Student stories in Vancouver Sun

• Provincial exam policy change angers students by Mark Lintott
• Local women who wear the hijab draw a mixed reaction by Fay Al-Hakim
• School isn’t about education any more; it’s about getting good grades and that increases the pressure by Linette Ho

Newsday 2012 Stories