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Keys to our future, weighing in now

Students give thoughtful opinions on big issues during 52nd gathering

By Emily Richmond · Nov. 26, 2008

The discord of this past political season might have raised doubts about the state of public discourse in Nevada. But there was reason to hope for the future Tuesday as 946 high school students took part in the 52nd annual Sun Youth Forum, civilly debating topics including how to shore up the state’s economic base and whether the federal voting age should be lowered. More »

Sun Youth Forum 2008

By Voja Radosavljevic · Nov. 25, 2008

One thousand standout students from Clark County high schools participated in the 2008 Las Vegas Sun Youth Forum Tuesday, November 25 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Students discussed issues ranging from the latest American economic bailout, to topics affecting their daily lives at home in the Silver State. Ten lucky seniors received $1,000 scholarships for college next year.

Meeting of the (young) Minds

By Steve Marcus · Nov. 25, 2008

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Students from across the Las Vegas Valley gathered Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at the Las Vegas Convention Center to participate in the 53rd annual Sun Youth Forum. In addition to debating national and Nevada issues, 10 lucky students were selected to receive $1,000 scholarships for college next year.

Media finalists honored at luncheon

Students give thoughtful opinions on big issues during 52nd gathering

By Emily Richmond · Nov. 26, 2008

The discord of this past political season might have raised doubts about the state of public discourse in Nevada. But there was reason to hope for the future Tuesday as 946 high school students took part in the 52nd annual Sun Youth Forum, civilly debating topics including how to shore up the state’s economic base and whether the federal voting age should be lowered. More »

About the Youth Forum

In 1955, Las Vegas Sun founder Hank Greenspun approached his newspaper’s staff with a concept to gather students and have them debate topics that interested them. More than 50 years later, Greenspun’s mission is still going strong. Many former participants have gone on to be community leaders, including Sen. Harry Reid and Rep. Shelley Berkley. Read more »

Scholarship Recipients

Each year several lucky seniors are randomly chosen to receive a $1,000 scholarship. See this year's recipients »

Media Finalists

Twenty-one students were selected to report on their group's discussion topic via print, radio, and television. See the media finalists »

History

2000s

2008:
2008 Sun Youth Forum
2007:
2007 Sun Youth Forum
2006:
Youths express passion on issues
2005:
Leaders of tomorrow
2004:
Students delve into war issue
2003:
Students don’t shy away from the hot issues
2002:
Students discuss image of America around the world
2001:
Students sensitive to U.S. image abroad
2000:
Students criticize ‘contaminated’ election

1990s

1999:
School violence weighs heavily on students
1998:
Forum shows disgruntled students want to 'make example' of Clinton
1997:
Teens debate issues in 42nd SUn Youth Forum
1996:
Kids debate hot topics
1995:
Sun gives teens forum to speak out on issues
1994:
A fountain of youth ideas
1993:
Students tackle tough issues
1992:
Sun Youth Forum a teen think tank
1991:
LV teens tackle social problems
1990:
Youths at forum show they care

1980s

1988:
Forum gives students outlet to debate issues
1987:
755 Clark County Students to join Youth Forum
1986:
High school students take on big issues
1985:
Teenagers split on many issues
1984:
Area students discuss views at SUN Forum
1983:
Students debate pressing issues of day
1981:
700 Voice Opinions At Youth Forum
1980:
Students’ Forum Touches On IRS Reforms, MX, Iran

1970s

1978:
Vegas Area Students Participate In 23rd Annual SUN Youth Forum
1977:
LV High School Students Meet
1976:
650 Students Attend SUN Youth Forum
1975:
Enthusiasm, Laughter Mark Youth Forum
1974:
800 High School Students Hold ‘Super Rap Session’
1973:
SUN Youth Forum Attracts Record High School Crowd
1972:
Moderates Lead At Youth Forum
1971:
Students Tell It Like It Is
1970:
Students Exchange Views At Annual SUN Youth Forum

1960s

1969:
14th Annual SUN Youth Forum Captivates Crowd
1968:
Youth Forum Cover Variety of Topics
1967:
Youth Forum: Down With Hippies
1966:
SUN Forum Draws Views Of LV Youth
1965:
Our Youth Gives Its Opinions
1964:
Clark County Youth Having Its Day As Annual SUN Forum Gets Started
1963:
Youth Forum Still Set Despite Damage to SUN
1961:
400 County Students Air Top Issues; SUN Youth Forum Concludes Tonight
1960:
Youth Airs Views On Top Issues

1950s

1958:
14 SUN Youth Forum Finalists Talk Frankly at Tonight’s Fete
1957:
Students Pull No Punches
1956:
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