Raincross Chronicles

Raincross Chronicles

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Raincross Chronicles episodes

  • Season 2 episode 4: Teen Struggles

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    What obstacles have you encountered as a teen? How do you get through them? Are there any positive ways of expression that helps you get through these times? 
    Teen Host, Vanessa Orozco introduces guest speaker Jazmin, currently a UCRiverside Undergraduate whom shares her story of her struggles as a teen. Also joined in this episode are Project BRIDGE Outreach Worker Brisely and another teen Dezmen, whom also share their stories, ways of expression, and more. 

    43 min
  • Season 2 episode 3: what is popular to you right now?

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    Teen Host: Vanessa Orozco and other teens ask guest Terence Stewart questions about what is currently popular in the world today. As the conversation unfolds, there are many things going on in the world, and some things hit closer to home than others. 
    Hear how these teens are adapting to new way of life and the common struggles they all share. Stay tuned!

    43 min
  • Season 2: Turning talents into strengths

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    This episode Vanessa introduces Artist Chris Bishop to the rest of the teens on the podcast. Chris and the rest of the teens share their  talents and discuss ways they’ve turned their talents into strengths and how it may help other listeners. 

    Music: Chris Bishop- 3ish `

    Song: Space Invaders

    42 min
  • Season 2: Becoming Successful Students

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    This first episode of season 2 is hosted by Vanessa Orozco asking questions to other teens and students in this podcast about becoming successful students. Each student has had different struggles, adversities and along the way have continued to attend school, graduate and or attended/attending college. Listen to their stories and advise for other teens to becoming successful students. 
    Song: Cold Killa
    Artist: Bishop
    Ig: 3ishfreelance

    32 min
  • The importance of community service

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    This episode discusses the importance of giving back to your community. Are you a teen that wants to learn where to start to give back? What does giving to your community mean? What are the benefits of giving back? 

    33 min
  • Parent concerns toward teens

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    Hear some common questions and concerns of parents and their teens. Listen in with local therapists and Project BRIDGE as they cover those fearful feelings and talk about ways support systems, and other methods can help teens going through rough times. 

    43 min
  • First Generation Student Challenges

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    Graduating from high school may have been a struggle for many, and entering college can be tough. With many questions and concerns, college students can struggle finding resources to assist them to better their grades, and find their way into the work force. 
    For first generation students these can be some concerns along with more. Who can you look for advise if your the first in your family to attend college? How can you navigate through college and find those resources to help? 
    Tune in and listen to the topic that discusses the First Generation Student Challenges. 

    36 min
  • “Rise Up” Virtual Open Mic

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    Rise Up is a virtual Open Mic which youth and adults joined virtually through zoom, from different counties and cities, and shared their talents and expressed their passions and voices through the Open Mic. 
    One Shine Youth Services from Los Angeles and Project BRIDGE from the City of Riverside Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department (PRCSD) collaborated in efforts to bring talent and diverse acts to create a wonderful show consisting of performances such as: rap, mariachi, singing, poetry, spoken word, pop locking, instruments, and more talented skills. 
    We hope you all enjoy!

    1 hr 16 min
  • Importance of peer mentorship

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    Why is it important to have role models? Have you ever seen someone change their life? Was this person influential to you or the community? Peer mentorship is vital in shaping youth’s mentality from following leaders that are negative, into following and even becoming peer leaders that can positively impact a youth’s life. 

    45 min
  • Interviews DO’S AND DONT’S

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    Miss Riverside City’s Outstanding Teen 2020 and 2021 discusses her experience as a teen, her goals, and how she’s getting involved with her community. Project BRIDGE staff have a discussion about interviewing skills, as the conversation develops into gaining experience, volunteering, building up experiences, and Tips in interviewing talking about achievements, goals sand  passions. 

    36 min

About Raincross Chronicles

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The Johnny Martin Sotelo Youth Opportunity Center is a teen Center under the City of Riverside Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department that works with teens, ages 12-22. Outreach…