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A Program for Youth

A Journalism Program for Kids

 8-18 Media is a  leadership program with a mission of amplifying youth’s voices through adult media. Youth, aged 8-18, work in teams on issue-based stories. Their stories and commentaries are printed in The Mining Journal  and are broadcast weekly on two radio stations and their podcasts are streamed on Spotify, Amazon and Apple Podcasts. 

Accepting New Members

8-18 Media is FREE to join!  

Do you know someone between the ages of 8-18 who would love to write:

  • a front-page news story for The Mining Journal
  • a featured personal column
  • produce their very own podcast

8-18 Media is accepting new members!  Contact 818Mediaupcm@gmail.com for more information on how to join and start writing! 

More Information

A journalism and leadership program with the  mission of amplifying youth’s voices through the adult media. Youth, aged 8-18, work in teams on  issue based stories. Their stories and commentaries are printed in the local news magazine, daily paper and are broadcast weekly on two local radio stations.


Stories are also regularly cast on two websites. The Bureau was honored with an Excellence in Broadcasting by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters for their weekly radio spots. Besides reporting, youth have participated in a cultural exchange in Japan, have covered every political convention since 1992 , have gone on numerous trips outside of the area to present at conferences and covered the TC Film Festival to name a few.  


8 - 18  has strong media partners:  

  • Mining Journal Website
  • Q107-WMQT
  • WNMU Public Radio 90
  • 8-18 Media Queen City Kidcast on Spotify


The bureau’s young journalists deliver a unique and vital perspectives and insight of children on important issues such as health, education and politics.  At the same time, the program allows for natural mentoring through the interactions of story teams made up of older and younger kids.

8-18 MEDIA QUEEN CITY KIDCAST

Photos & Articles

    8-18 Media Audio Stories

    The following audio stories were written and recorded by 8-18 Media youth reporters. 

    2 Snow Day Audio (mp3)

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    Aunt Alana Audio (mp3)

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    Collin Horror Edit 2 (mp3)

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    Collin Horror Finale (mp3)

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    Lily meets Manhattan (mp3)

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    Evena WI radio (mp3)

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    Diver radio (mp3)

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    Long COVID audio (mp3)

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    Lily NYC2 (mp3)

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    Nistha Dumplings audio (mp3)

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    Scott Radio 1 (mp3)

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    Shay stress radio (mp3)

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    Nistha Commentary2 (mp3)

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    Nista Book Ban Audio (mp3)

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    8 - 18 Contributers

    Media Mentor    $1,000-$9,999

    Econo Foods

    Frazier Fund

    Max and Phyllis Reynolds Foundation

    Lisa and James Alexander


    Publisher’s Circle    $500-$999

    LSAA


    Marquette Breakfast Rotary

    
Lake Superior Art Association

    L.G. Kaufman Endowment

    Marquette Rotary West


    Reporters’ Source    $100-$499

    Marquette Community Foundation


    Marquette Noon Kiwanis


    Marie Chilman


    Erin and Tom Bryan

    James A. LaJoie

    Mindy Chilman

    McComb

    
Erin Ellison

    
Jacob Guter and Mary Doll

    Robert and Meredith Kulisheck

    Joalyn and Peter Belpedio

    Donald and Katherin Elzinga

    Judith Quirk

    Mary and Jeff Burtch

    Mili and Michael White

    Rebecca Ulland and Michael Joy

    Angela Rayhorn

    Susie and Mark Simeoni

    Duane Fowler

    Jessica Croney

    8-18 Friend    Up to $99

    Leslie Bek

    Teri Rockwood

    Daniel Hardie and Alice McMahon

    Dan and Lisa Jahnke

    Ron and Iris Katers

    Stephane and Gala Malherbe

    Michael Phillips

    Jane Ryan

    Jon and Christine Saari

    Dave Stensaas and Teri Rockwood

    Greg Sutherland and Sue Ritter

    Robert and Meredith Kulisheck

    Carolyn and Bob Myers

    Tom and Judy Wagner

    Thomas Tourville

    Carol and Paul Foucault

    Don and Barbara Mourand

    Rachel and John Harris

    Jeffrey Horn

    Andrew LaCombe

    Laura Divine

    Bob Quinney

    Heather Vedder


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