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Keys to our future, weighing in now
Students give thoughtful opinions on big issues during 52nd gathering
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 »
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FacebookOne 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.
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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.
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Students give thoughtful opinions on big issues during 52nd gathering
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 »
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2010s
- 2011:
- 2011 Sun Youth Forum
- 2010:
- 2010 Sun Youth Forum
2000s
- 2009:
- 2009 Sun Youth Forum
- 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
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