Understanding: Editorial cartoon demonstrates a clear understanding of a current issue, political topic or historical event.
"What was it like being homeless?" Citlali interviews her father Albert on supporting himself as a teenager with no family. This story is important because it helps break down stereotypes around the homeless situation.
"There's no reason for me to be afraid of college at all." Emely Gonzalez interviews her brother Martin Gonzalez about his successful road to college. This story is important because it gives a view about a student's successes and failures about high school towards the road to college.
“I have made a life for myself, out of nothing.” Rosemarie Shamim interviews her father about coming to America from Pakistan. This story is important because it unfolds the journey from the very beginning to the end. It tells the experience of someone coming to a new place in which didn’t speak the language and the hardships of adapting to a new world in which they’ve never been.
“I was born in Tex Memorial Hospital in Brooklyn, New York.” Aidan Ortega interviews his grandfather Jerome Brown about his life growing up in Brooklyn and Levittown. This story is important because it shows how life was as a child in the 1940’s compared to how it is now.
“Music Boxes”
Lemy interviews his dad about his work and how art, music, and sounds all connect. This interview is important because it helps people understand how artists look at the world and their craft.
“Parenting never stops it continues and continues.” Jimmy interviews his grandmother on her experiences raising three children, and the importance of being there for them.
"Well now they have one at Universal so it’s not so cool but we traveled far for that donut” Anthony interviews his cousin Lori about some of her favorite foods from across the West Coast. This offers insight to the vast world of someone who loves to travel and try new things.
“I PICKED UP MY GUITAR” Robert Valle interviews his brother Angel Robledo about his childhood. This story is important because it helps other kids that have been in these kinds of situations and rough times as a child by doing something simple to help them overcome their rough situations.
"Scariest moment while serving as a policeman" Adrian interviews his friend Mark about the experiences and emergencies a policeman faces. This story matters because people should know how the police risk their ives to save people, showing that they deserve respect.
“Growing Up, Becoming stronger, as a Christian” Rebecca interview her YG pastor, Pastor James about what it takes to be a pastor and his strength and weaknesses of being one. This story matters to me because I get to learn his past experiences on how an introvert like me can speak in front of many today”
“I have no doubt in my mind there is something still going on out there”
An interview with Owen's Grandpa following his career in aeronautics ending in his time at area fifty-one.
“Our lives were dominated by the liquor store” Simon interviews his father about his tough childhood. This story tells the troubles of immigration and labor as a child.
“ Nine Years” Dylan Porras interviews his sister Danielle Porras on her toughts of their brother/sister relationship. This interview matters because it gave me insight on how she thinks of our age gap and what she thinks of me.
“The Military Experience” Finlay interviews his grandfather about his military experience. This story is important because it gives insight to the life of a young navy seal and how when life throws you a curveball you just have to roll with it.
“What were some of the hardest moments from when I was growing up so far?” Annika interviews her mother about what it was like when she was a baby. This story is important because it shows people how hard it is in the early stages of being a parent.
“When People Get My Name Correct”
Solara interviews her aunt after she went away for a year to pause and take time for herself.
“They happy, I’m happy” Dylan Uwaine interviews his uncle, Bobby, about his life. This story is important because it shows how people can differ as they experience more things in their life, changing the way they act as a person.
"San Francisco, Chinatown" Reed interviews his dad on what it was like in the 1960s in San Francisco. This story is important to know the differences between now and then.
"People all over the world have the ability to help themselves" Zander interviews his cousin Alyssa about the time she spent in the Peace Corps in Mali. This story is important because it shows poor countries don't necessarily need our help, as they've survived on their own for hundreds of years.
“Do you have any regrets?” Jackson interviews his mother about how she raised her children. This story is important because the phase of becoming a parent is going to happen in adult days and many will face the challenge of raising a child.
"I do believe in Jesus." Janice Kim interviews her math tutor, Mr. Peter Choo, about different aspects of life including religion and career. This is important because it shows you can learn a valuable lesson from anything.
“Do you have any Regrets?” Aina interviews Veeko about what her regret her regret is. This story is important because it shows what her regret is, and what does her future hold upon herself.
“Some transitions lead to great things.” The interview is really meaningful to me for it explains hardships for my mom back in her home country. Interview in Chinese with subtitles.
“I really wanted to help but I didn’t know exactly how to help” Desiree interviews her sister Ashley about her hopes and aspirations for after college and what career and why she chose it. It’s important because it demonstrates what she will do so what happened with her friends won’t happen to others.
"Moving On" David Vergara interviews his mom, Jing, about her experience and thoughts about leaving to California from her family. This interview is important because it can reveal the difficulties and the values of life.
“What is your best memory with Scott?” Fiona interviews her mom Paige about her brother Scott, who died a little more than a decade ago. This story is significant because it deals with how she coped with the loss of her brother, and other bittersweet details.
“How did you choose my name?” I interviewed my mom about her background story and her life as a parent. This story is important because it shows the story of my mother growing up and parenthood.
“How Do You Think Our Life Was In Guatemala?” Christopher Meza interviews his dad about his life at his home
country. This Is important because it is the start of my life. My one in the interview is somewhat sad but it changes to happy. My photo shows my relationship dad. My photo shows simplicity. (The Interview is in Spanish)