Prem Rajgopal, Grade 12, Fox Chapel Area HS  & Wynonna Rinkacs, Grade 12, Oakland Catholic HS Recently, a rather humorous Twitter hashtag has hit the more privileged portions of cyberspace’s funnybone. #Firstworldprobs has been a top trend on the social media hub for the last few months. Examples vary, but they typically revolve around the developed world’s complaints about modern luxuries. “My laptop isn’t connecting to the WiFi” and “Having to use a PC again after getting used Read more [...]

by Sarah Parker, Obama Academy On Friday afternoon the delegates to the One Young World 2012 Summit broke into different sessions based on their interests. One session was titled “Why does Obama deserve to be re-elected?”  Thirty-one delegates showed up to listen to a debate, but the session soon became a lively exchange of ideas. Before the debate began, a show of hands indicated that 22 supported President Obama, five opposed him, and four were undecided. To start off the debate, we Read more [...]

By Elianna Paljug, 10th Grade, Fox Chapel Area High School   The 1300 One Young World 2012 Summit delegates have attended many inspirational presentations and interactive sessions throughout their time in Pittsburgh. The delegates have shared that they are thrilled to have this opportunity, and each has a unique perspective on his or her favorite or most inspirational part so far and what they are most looking forward to in the days to come. Kevin Rena Escoba named Jeremy Gilley, the Read more [...]

 By Jocey Ostrowski, 10th Grade, Riverview Jr/Sr High School    As I sit through the first day of the One Young World Summit 2012, I notice that the issue of education has been the focus throughout numerous speeches regardless of what the primary topic is.  And when the right for every child to go to school is mentioned, there is one name that has been on the mind of everyone in the room: Malala.  Malala Yousafzai is a fourteen year old Pakistani girl, who was recently shot in the head by Read more [...]

Thought for Food is Really Giving People Food for Thought by Lily Zhang, Senior, North Allegheny Pictures by Maggie McKain, Senior, Karns City High School As Jamie Oliver and One Young World speakers encourage delegates to truly consider the profound impact of food, another organization is gaining momentum in the eyes of youth around the world. Thought for Food, a non-profit organization founded by Christine R. Gould, is committed to encouraging the bright minds of today's youth to find an Read more [...]

To most of us, Pittsburgh is just our little city, the same place it has always been. We're so used to seeing our city and being here that we rarely become impressed. Of course this year Pittsburgh was chosen to hold the One Young World Summit, where young leaders from countries all over the world are able to come together and share their wisdom with each other. Friendships form between delegates of the most unlikely countries. The summit is where everyone can sit down and be at peace no matter Read more [...]