Student News

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Airing on Monday, April 30, Student News' latest episode examine the achievement gap (specifically the racial achievement gap) at both the local and national level. Tune in to Amherst Media Channel 12 or this website at 7:00 p.m. on April 30 to see the report. Check your local listings for other airings.


Student News has been on the air since February 2009, delivering the news that affects, is about, and is of interest to teens. Entering its fourth season, Student News focuses each monthly episode on a specific issue using all 30 minutes to dig deeply into the facts and the narrative to get you the truth. Completely powered, run, organized, founded, written, edited, produced and directed by teens, Student News has brought you the headlines, the opinions, and the story from a youth perspective for four years running.


Broadcasting on Amherst Community TelevisionHadley TV-5Frontier Community Access TelevisionNorthampton Community TelevisionBelchertown Community TelevisionGreenfield Community Television and simulcasting online, Student News airs in six towns across the Pioneer Valley and around the world. Over the last four years, Student News's team has grown to include more than 20 high school students, and the crew is always looking for new talent.


In its time on the air, Student News has covered stories including LGBT issues, bullying, dating and domestic violence, teen drug use, music and arts education, youth free speech issues, youth economic problems, and school budget cuts. This season Student News has explored what it is like growing up in the decade after 9/11, teen sex, intergenerational justice, social media relationships, education, and how to navigate a religious upbringing.


Student News is anchored by Jovanna Robinson-Hidas and Joshua Wolfsun, and produced by Joshua Wolfsun and Jessie Chasan-Taber.