Monthly Archives: June 2010

New podcast online: Why Teens Drink

By Adult Author | June 30, 2010

What are the factors and influences that drive a young person to drink in high school? Straight Up speaks with Ventura County young adults about why they chose to consume alcohol. Interviewees include Mario, a highschooler who describes in detail his battle with alcohol, and where he is today in his struggle.

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a history of impaired driving prevention

By Adult Author | June 23, 2010

Chicago blogger Matt Maldre posted a link to attention-getting prevention literature about impaired driving. The unique aspect to these publications is that they are nearly 80 years old. As Maldre points out “I often think of the battle against drunk driving to be an effort in the past 20 years,” a sentiment that many people [...]

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They said it “Straight Up”

By Youth Author | June 10, 2010

Written by Straight Up youth volunteer and Ventura County resident David Seemiller. David will be attending college in the fall. Straight Up Ventura recently chose the winners for the “Say it Straight Up” writing contest for youth advocates. The contest consisted of writing an essay which addressed subject matter such as about how alcohol affects [...]

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Think Freely and Live Clearly

By Youth Author | June 8, 2010

by Haley Paul This essay was the first prize winner in 2010’s “Say It Straight Up” Writing Contest, in the 12-17 age division. Haley will be entering the 12th grade this fall in Ventura. She will be attending a Cal Arts program this summer. Today, your son read a story of a little prince with [...]

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To Change and to be Changed: A Reflection

By Youth Author | June 8, 2010

by Emily Arndt This essay was the first prize winner in 2010′s “Say It Straight Up” Writing Contest, in the 18-25 age division. Emily just graduated high school in Thousand Oaks and plans to attend college in the fall. To Change and Be Changed: A Reflection In a city like Thousand Oaks, with an abundance [...]

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