Category Archives: Schools & Community

Middle School Dating – by Allie

LISTEN (5 1/2 minutes) As the school year winds to an end, what do young teens think about?  Dating is on the minds of many .  A middle school journalist at Casey Middle School, named Allie, has  been investigating the … Continue reading

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Radio Lesson: Decaf Soy Latte Survey

Sometimes, people ask, “How do you make a radio story?”  For a close look at the steps, let’s talk about the April Fool’s Day survey the Casey Middle School Students did about Decaf Soy Latte.

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April Fool’s Day News Cast

Yes, there was serious news at KGNU on April 1st. But in addition . . . We had a great team of KGNU radio volunteers infiltrate the regular news with an April Fool’s Day show.

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The Nature Almanac – Pygmy Owls

Listen – 4 1/2 minutes “The owl piece was literally one of those moments (I was getting out of the shower – I had it on loud – and stopped, stock still) : he was talking about his friend who … Continue reading

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Teen Pregnancy at Casey Middle School

This entry is part 1 of 7 in the series Teen Pregnancy

This entry is part 1 of 7 in the series Teen Pregnancy Background: In 2009, an 8th grade girl at Casey Middle School became pregnant.  At the age of 14, she gave birth, and she decided to keep her baby. … Continue reading

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Nature Almanac

Since the year 2000, Boulder naturalists Steve Jones and Ruth Carole Cushman have been explaining to KGNU listeners, “What’s happening in the Natural World?” on the first Friday of every month.  I have the honor of going out with Steve … Continue reading

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Lee Turner – Railroad Days and Trial Work Days

Here are stories from my dad, Lee, about his days as a trial attorney and on the railroad. There are also stories here from my grandmother These are all family stories.   You can listen on line, or download them. … Continue reading

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Teens and Immigration

Listen to Casey Immigration Story (24 Minutes) Host Intro: In the United States, five million children States have at least one immigrant parent who lacks legal work papers and faces deportation if arrested. Millions of children in the United States … Continue reading

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The Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center

Here is a story by Ben Hueftle’s Community Link team about the Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center.  It features Chris (above) who rides horses at the center.  Thanks to Courtney, Chris, Tavio, Sargeant, Sean and Tom for their work on this … Continue reading

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My Dog Maggie . . . Thunder – By Courtney

When Courtney’s Dog Maggie gets scared of thunder, everybody watch out!  Thanks to Ben Hueftle’s Community Link team for this report.  (This story broadcast on KGNU in 2010) Listen (3 minute version) Listen (5 minute version)

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