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Murray Attorney on Youth Pranks and Crimes

Kate Lochte — Fri, 10 May 2013 21:07:57 +0000

Murray Attorney Mark Blankenship joins Kate Lochte on Sounds Good to discuss how youths need to realize that what used to be pranks now lead to involvement with the courts.

MSU Regional Youth Leadership Program Focuses on Participatory Citizenship

Kate Lochte — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:19:13 +0000

Carmen Garland coordinates a new leadership program for eighth graders. It is called the Regional Youth Leadership Program of MSU's Regional Outreach K12 Connect initiative, and it focuses on participatory citizenship. She spoke with Kate Lochte on Sounds Good.

Folk Musician Peter Yarrow to Speak at Murray State

Kate Lochte — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 22:56:01 +0000

Joe Baust, Murray State professor emeritus, education, hosts Peter Yarrow of the famed folk group Peter, Paul and Mary for a 2 hour free concert in Wrather Hall on April 10 at 6:30 p.m. Yarrow travels spreading the word about his non-profit, Operation Respect, which works to assure each child and youth a respectful, safe and compassionate climate of learning where their academic, social and emotional development can occur free of bullying, ridicule and violence. Joe spoke to Kate Lochte about the upcoming event, during Sounds Good.

Even With Plenty of Activity, Families Find it Hard to Stay Fit

Casey Northcutt — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 23:00:00 +0000

The average adult American is ballooning in weight. This isn’t breaking news. According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Kentucky possessed a 31 percent obesity rate in 2010, one of the highest in the nation. Naturally, kids are following suit. The nation needs a diet. However, when families strategize ways in which to fight the obesity epidemic, is more activity a key or a curse?