Next Gen Community Voices gives teens and students a platform to share their perspectives, ideas, and creativity through writing. Whether it’s journalism, opinion pieces, creative writing, or fiction, all submissions are welcome. It’s an opportunity for young voices to be heard, stories to be shared, and the next generation of community storytellers to make their mark!
Submission Requirements for Editorial/Journalism Articles :
- All pieces must include:
- Author headshot
- One story related image with proper credit
- The first 250 words will appear in the LMC newsletter.
- The full article will be published on the LMC website.
- Submissions must include the author’s full name, grade level, and school (for identification purposes only, not affiliation).
- Finished articles must be submitted by Tuesday morning for that week’s edition.
Editorial Standards:
- All reporting must be fact checked prior to submission.
- Sources should be clearly cited when applicable.
- Opinion pieces must be clearly labeled as commentary.
- Content must be balanced and presented in good faith.
- Personal attacks, defamation, or inflammatory language will not be accepted.
Political and Institutional Boundaries:
- Content must be non-partisan in tone and intent.
- Articles may not endorse or oppose political candidates, parties, or ballot measures.
- Articles may not promote political campaigns, fundraising efforts, or advocacy organizations.
- Articles may not focus on or critique the School District, its administration, board members, or internal policies.
Students may explore civic topics, current events, or issues affecting young people if presented in an educational, analytical, and balanced manner.
Introducing our first student Journalist!
Jack Ilardo
Jack Ilardo is a senior at Mamaroneck High School and Editor-in-Chief of The Globe, the school’s student newspaper, where he founded its first local politics desk. He covers local government and community issues in Larchmont and Mamaroneck as a writer and photographer, and is excited to join LMC Media as a contributor. He also serves as VP of Communications for the Mamaroneck School District’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Board. Outside of journalism, Jack plays tennis and plans to pursue a career in local political journalism.
READ HIS ARTICLE!