KUNR Public Radio's Youth Media Program was established in 2017 and is a partnership between the Reynolds School of Journalism at the University of Nevada, Reno and the Washoe County School District (WCSD).
The internship program is coordinated and supervised by the KUNR Youth Media Program Coordinator, in collaboration with an esteemed WCSD educator. Our mission is to showcase journalism produced by high school students in Washoe County across KUNR’s various platforms. Learn more about the curriculum.
Contacts for KUNR Youth Media Internship Program
- WCSD Work-Based Learning Coordinator, Crystal Edwards, CMEdwards@washoeschools.net
- WCSD teacher, Brian La Torre, BALatorre@WashoeSchools.net
- KUNR Instructor, Maria Palma, mpalma@kunr.org
Explore stories produced by KUNR Youth Media students below:
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For some teenagers, energy drinks have become a significant part of their routine, mainly to stay active in school. But a local pediatrician says there could be potential side effects.
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Maya Martinez/KUNR Public RadioFrom Elmo to Arthur, PBS shows have shaped generations of kids. Now, local elementary schools are teaming up with PBS to promote literacy in Northern Nevada with the Reading Buddies program.
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The GATE program provides advanced learning opportunities and support for the social and emotional needs of high-achieving or exceptionally bright students. -
Lacrosse will become a sanctioned high school sport in Nevada beginning with the 2027 spring season, a change expected to expand opportunities and increase visibility for student athletes across the state. -
High school students across Northern Nevada often face a familiar challenge: choosing extracurricular activities that can meaningfully prepare them for the future. For many, robotics has become that pathway, offering hands-on experience through a youth-led nonprofit program. -
In a city filled with “21 and over” signs, there’s a space in Reno where the doors are wide open for people of all ages. -
TRIO Programs at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) have supported thousands of first-generation students for decades. One of those programs, Upward Bound, helps high school students across Northern Nevada prepare for life after graduation and navigate the path to higher education. -
The USBC Open Championships bring bowlers from all over the country to Reno to compete for big cash prizes. -
KUNR's Youth Media program is training the next generation of journalists and elevating the voices and perspectives of high school students in our region. Student reporters produce interviews, audio diaries, commentaries and news stories that air and publish on KUNR. Get to know this semester's student reporters here. -
Since 2011, Ceol Irish Pub in midtown Reno has been a gathering place for musicians and community members looking to share culture, music, and connection through traditional Irish sessions. -
The local family-run restaurant, Pinocchio’s, is known for more than just their food, but also for the many ways they give back to the community. -
While choir programs are valued in the Washoe County School District (WCSD), especially at Damonte Ranch High School, they are suffering from a lack of funding. But, this problem is nothing new.
