Ten Minute Take: Beyond the Gates, Exploring the Wealth Disparity in the United States' Most Prestigious Universities

In this episode of "Get Schooled" The Kentucky Student voice team tackles the current state of student autonomy in Kentucky schools through a combination of research, storytelling, and discussion. Listen to Esha Bajwa, Aiden Vilo, and Kira Pusateri talk through their personal experiences with student autonomy in their schools as well as Sara Falluji's assessment of the legality of common policies put in place.

In the final episode, hosts Maggie and Lucinda explore the rise of online activism and how it's reshaping youth involvement in government. From trending hashtags to viral movements, they unpack how digital platforms are turning young voices into powerful agents of change, while also discussing the downsides, such as misinformation, performative allyship, and the fleeting nature of internet-driven engagement. This episode is part of Beyond the Ballot: Student Stories of Civic Engagement, a collaborative journalistic package by KSVT’s storytelling team aiming to tell the complex stories of how students in our Commonwealth are engaging with civics inside and outside of the classroom.