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2017
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In this piece, FSM News Reporter, Rochelle Borden touches on valuable insights about mental health through interviews with mental health professionals and Chicago residents.
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From the Chicago Cultural Center, FSM reporters, Rochelle Borden, Jalen Johnson, Yasmeen Scott, and Summer Walton celebrate the arts through exploring the history of music, the art of fashion, local artist interviews, and the talents of Free Spirit Media crew. The newscast also delves into the history of the Chicago Cultural Center as well.
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FSM reporters, Rochelle Borden, Britney Martin, Aaron Noel and Marquica Shipp explore a wide spectrum of advice and insights for students and staff as they go back to school. Topics include; sports, relationships, mental health, and helpful advice in general.
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The MisEducatioN of Gen Z is a short documentary that explores the multiple layers of masculinity and what it means to be a man in today’s society.
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social experiments to the latest in pop culture, FSM South not only produced but also acted in a variety of parodies for their final newscast of the summer.
On October 14, 2017, Free Spirit Media hosted an Open House as part of the Chicago Architecture Foundation's Open House Chicago, drawing over 200 visitors to the historic Nichols Tower. An FSM News crew covered the event.
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Through interviewing Chicago residents and black professionals within the food industry, FSM News Reporter, Yasmeen Scott explores the history of black food and how it's celebrated within the black community of Chicago.
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House Of Fortune is a short documentary about how fortune telling impacts different fortune tellers’ lives.
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Seeking Sanctuary is a short documentary that focuses on safe spaces that prevent violence through dance, music, arts and food.
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Legally Dope is a short documentary about recreational and medicinal cannabis/marijuana.
2016
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In this media "remix," Free Spirit Media teen journalists at the Gary Comer Youth Center deconstruct and analyze T.I.'s "Whatever You Like" to explain how classism functions in the music video.
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In this media "remix," Free Spirit Media teen journalists at the Gary Comer Youth Center deconstruct and analyze Migos's "Wishy Washy" to explain how sexism functions in the music video.
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In this media "remix," Free Spirit Media teen journalists at the Gary Comer Youth Center deconstruct and analyze Famous Dex's "I'm Crazy" to explain how ableism functions in the music video.
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In this media "remix," Free Spirit Media teen journalists at the Gary Comer Youth Center deconstruct and analyze Katy Perry's "Last Friday Night" to explain how beautyism functions in the music video.
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The News West crew has fun with the Mannequin Challenge to use as their opener for their Fall 2016 newscast, "Winter Holidays." Created by Free Spirit Media video production students at the Nichols Tower site in Chicago, IL. Crew: Amyia, Shetarius, Andres, Nhiya, Devonne, Howard, Adrian, Calvin.
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This "Did You Know?" segment talks about the different social and cultural holidays that all take place during the winter season. Created by Free Spirit Media students at the Nichols Tower site in Chicago, IL. Crew: Howard, Emanuel, Iverson.
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This editorial talks about both the positives and negatives of the holiday season. Created by Free Spirit Media students at the Nichols Tower site in Chicago, IL. Crew: Veranda, Nhiya, Calvin.
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This short is comprised of two stories that deal with issues of family and loneliness around the holiday season. Crew: Shetarius, Devonne, Emanuel, Adrian, Paris.
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This news package explores the shopping and donation habits of Americans during the holiday season. Created by Free Spirit Media students at the Nichols Tower site in Chicago, IL. Crew: Amyia, Geneva, Adrian.
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This short narrative piece follows the adventures of a tennis ball - created by Free Spirit Media students at the Nichols Tower site in Chicago, IL. Crew: Andres, Howard, Emanuel, Adrian, Calvin.
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A choir audition goes wrong in this short narrative piece by Free Spirit Media students at the Nichols Tower site in Chicago, IL. Crew: Amyia, Shetarius, Nhiya, Devonne, Howard.
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In this "Did You Know," Free Spirit Media teen journalists at the Gary Comer Youth Center teach us about the dangers of underage drinking. Produced by Jarlisia Daguerre, Devon Stephens, and Jalen Young.
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In this news story, Free Spirit Media teen journalists at the Gary Comer Youth Center conduct a panel interview to learn more about the plight of high school seniors. Produced by Justin Patterson, Ashley Shelton, and Jamiya Smith.
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In this news story, Free Spirit Media teen journalists at the Gary Comer Youth Center discuss how gentrification affects communities. Produced by Daria Blakely, Immanuel Moses, Nina West, and Desireé Williams.
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In this newscast, Free Spirit Media teen journalists at the Gary Comer Youth Center explore issues impacting their local communities. Britney Martin and Immanuel Moses host this show featuring topics such as senioritis, gentrification, underage drinking, and a fun piece on clowns.
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In this PSA, Free Spirit Media teen journalists at the Gary Comer Youth Center tackle the recent clown epidemic. Produced by Shaunice DuPont, Britney Martin, and Eva Nash.
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In this newscast, Free Spirit Media teen journalists at the Gary Comer Youth Center explore issues impacting their local communities. Taija Gatewood and Britney Martin host this show featuring topics such as the impact of drugs, the viability of America's education system, organ trafficking, and more.
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In this new story, Free Spirit Media teen journalists at the Gary Comer Youth Center discuss the evolution of athletic shoes. Produced by Shaunice DuPont, Ashley Shelton, and Jalen Young.
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In this "Did You Know," Free Spirit Media teen journalists at the Gary Comer Youth Center teach us about the underground business of organ trafficking. Produced by Na'Cara Saucier and Nina West.
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In this news story, Free Spirit Media teen journalists at the Gary Comer Youth Center explore the negative impacts of drugs on communities. Produced by Taija Gatewood, Eva Nash, Justin Patterson, and Desireé Williams.
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In this news story, Free Spirit Media teen journalists at the Gary Comer Youth Center explore whether or not the education system as we know it is truly beneficial to students. Produced by Amani Ashford, Immanuel Moses, Jamiya Smith, and Devon Stephens.
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In this PSA, Free Spirit Media teen journalists at the Gary Comer Youth Center demonstrate the harm judging others can cause. Produced by Daria Blakely, Mariah Irby, and Britney Martin.
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The video/journalism students at Free Spirit Media's Nichols Tower site produced a timely newscast all about the holidays and special events that take place during winter. Topics featured include holidays celebrated around the world, feelings of loneliness that come up for some people, positive and negative points about the season, and shopping and donating spending habits. There are also two fun little shorts to close out the newscast. Produced Fall 2016 by the News West Advanced Crew.
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In this PSA, Free Spirit Media teen journalists at the Gary Comer Youth Center warn of the dangers of texting and driving. Produced by Lamond Hopkins, Zaharia Safforld, and Dajah Reese
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The population of Free Spirit Media's brand new website with our full, historical archive is still underway! Even more media, from the beginning of time, can be found on our YouTube.
FSM West Crew Members cover several topics including; gentrification, animal abuse, the pink tax, a profile on local restaurant Mi Tierra, and a parody of a late night show.