Street Team '08: AnthonyFL
 
 
 
   
 
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied " - Jesus (Matthew 5:6)
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Hi! My name is  Anthony Wojtkowiak    (pronounced like the  bank  with a k on the end). I am a fourth year Video-Film Honors student in the School of Communication at the University of Miami. This year I will travel to  Dominican Republic and  Kenya to do a short documentary and blog about projects meant to give equitable access to technology to the poor. I was an intern for  John S. and James L. Knight Foundation  and learned a lot about journalism and new technology there. I am a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity, and I really enjoy impacting people's lives positively. I hope to be a positive role model for  young people, and I hope to make a difference and find other people who will do the same.

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Live Election Day Coverage from FL

Two riders were approaching…

                “All Along the Watchtower,” Jimi Hendrix (written by Bob Dylan), 1968

 

 

 


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Pharrell For Real

Sooner or later it all comes crashing down.

                “Sooner or Later”, N*E*R*D, 2008

 

Standing onstage at the University of Miami, and wearing an aqua polo and a backwards baseball cap, Pharrell Williams ...

Tags: education   election   University of Miami   Choose Or Lose   obama   Money...
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Closing Time
My last video for MTV Choose or Lose Street Team looks back on all the things I started and never finished, because politics don't just stop because we elected...
Tags: politics   Choose Or Lose   Kal Penn   florida   Street Team 08   voting machines...
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by  AnthonyFL on november 12, 2008
 
   
 
Pharrell For Real
Barack Obama supporter Pharrell Williams of N*E*R*D and The Neptunes talks to me about the economy and education.
Tags: music   education   election   University of Miami   Choose Or Lose   obama...
Views 474
by  AnthonyFL on november 01, 2008
 
   
 
A Dollar a Day Gets the Doctors to Stay
Donna Shalala, former Health and Human Services Secretary, tells me a good economy provides good health care.
Tags: election   University of Miami   Choose Or Lose   obama   health   health care...
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by  AnthonyFL on october 27, 2008
 
   
 
Fast and Frugal
The Grassroots Motorsports Magazine $2008 Challenge was Oct. 2 - 4 at Gainesville Raceway. While not a political event, it had everyone thinking about the economy...
Tags: cars   election   Choose Or Lose   Economy   florida   Street Team 08   gas   ...
Views 169
by  AnthonyFL on october 17, 2008
 
   
 
Lucky One?
24-year-old University of Miami sophomore Walt Shellabarger enlisted in the Marines when he was 17. His company was involved in the First Battle of Fallujah in...
Tags: war   iraq war   election   Fallujah   Military   Choose Or Lose   soldiers   ...
Views 141
by  AnthonyFL on september 26, 2008
 
   
 
"Who Cares What The Media Are Doing?"
Former MTV News Correspondent Gideon Yago tells me that the youth need to remain involved in politics beyond the 2008 election while putting the role of the media...
Tags: education   youth   news   election   voting   civic engagement   MTV   Gideon...
Views 129
by  AnthonyFL on september 22, 2008
 
   
 
RNC Replay
I know, I know: The RNC was almost two weeks ago now. But take a look back and hear what the young at the Convention had to say. Who knows. You might learn something...
Tags: protest   election   Police   Choose Or Lose   McCain   florida   Street Team...
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by  AnthonyFL on september 17, 2008
 
   
 
Reservation for the Delegation
Florence Moss is a delegate pledged to Barack Obama. She is also a Paralegal NCO in the US Army Reserve. But her volunteer service may have cost her her job.
Tags: election   Barack Obama   Choose Or Lose   Democrat   dnc   Democratic Party...
Views 56
by  AnthonyFL on august 22, 2008
 
   
 
Gracias por Visitar
"Gracias por visitar" basically translates to "Thanks for visiting." It's a phrase that many Cuban Americans do not hear when visiting Cuba, because many Cuban...
Tags: election   travel   Choose Or Lose   House Of Representatives   Cuba   florida...
Views 60
by  AnthonyFL on august 15, 2008
 
   
 
How Would Jesus Vote?
A Catholic priest tells us that the best way for Christians to look at the issues is through the lens of the Gospels, the story of Jesus' life.
Tags: religion   Faith   Choose Or Lose   florida   Christianity   Jesus   Street...
Views 119
by  AnthonyFL on august 08, 2008
 
   
 
Healing Our Troubled World
A Reform Rabbi tells me that being civically engaged is the obligation of all young Jewish Americans.
Tags: election   religion   Israel   Faith   Choose Or Lose   reform   florida   Judaism...
Views 78
by  AnthonyFL on august 08, 2008
 
   
 
The Next Street Team
High School Journalism Workshop students at University of Miami are getting the skills they'll need to report on the 2008 elections - and most of them aren't even...
Tags: education   news   election   journalism   University of Miami   Choose Or...
Views 335
by  AnthonyFL on july 11, 2008
 
   
 
The Least of My Brothers
Jim Sullivan has been serving the homeless through Saint Augustine Catholic Church for thirteen years, despite changes in Miami along the way.
Tags: election   poverty   Choose Or Lose   Economy   florida   Christianity   Street...
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by  AnthonyFL on july 11, 2008
 
   
 
Brothers in Alms
Volunteers for the Veterans Support Organization in Lauderhill, FL bond together to raise money for our disabled, needy, and homeless veterans.
Tags: war   election   Choose Or Lose   Economy   charity   florida   Street Team ...
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by  AnthonyFL on june 27, 2008
 
   
 
Emergency Roam
Engineers at Florida International University are developing a portable clinic that will run on renewable energy.
Tags: war   election   Choose Or Lose   water   Hospital   florida   renewable energy...
Views 124
by  AnthonyFL on june 24, 2008
 
   
 
Power and Plight
Construction meant to improve the City of Miami Beach may be hurting a business that's already there.
Tags: election   Choose Or Lose   Economy   florida   Street Team 08   recession   ...
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by  AnthonyFL on june 16, 2008
 
   
 
Every Vote Counted
In case you hadn't heard: Michigan and Florida's Democratic delegates are now half-off, Barack has the nomination, and Hillary plans to concede. I talked to Dr....
Tags: election   primary   voting   University of Miami   Hillary Clinton   Choose...
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by  AnthonyFL on june 06, 2008
 
   
 
Ludo and me
Me with Ludo. In case you can't tell, I look like the crazy fan. Ludo rocked out at the Voodoo Lounge atop the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, then...
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by  AnthonyFL on june 06, 2008
 
   
 
Andrew Volpe singing
Andrew Volpe is the lead singer of Ludo. In my conversation with the band, Andrew commented on how odd it is that politicians are using technologies like Facebook...
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by  AnthonyFL on june 06, 2008
 
   
 
Tim Ferrell of Ludo rocking
Tim Ferrell, Ludo's lead guitarist, rocks out at the Voodoo Lounge atop the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Tim told me that young voters should vote...
Tags: rock   music   election   Choose Or Lose   las vegas   florida   Street Team...
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by  AnthonyFL on june 06, 2008
 
 
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Exiled: Bjorn in Morocco
This is your place to learn more about the countries, communities, and issues explored in each episode of “Exiled!” .
Tags: Morocco   Exiled   My Super Sweet Sixteen   bjorn
by  thinkMTV on september 15, 2008
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Street Team '08
Get the latest on local politics and the presidential elections from MTV's band of 51 state-based youth journalists.
Tags: elections   politics   primaries   campaign   Choose Or Lose   obama   Democrat...
by  thinkMTV on september 03, 2008
Members  172 Discussions  91 Media  1873
 
   
 
Do Good. Go to the VMAs
Are you doing good this summer? Then reward yourself and enter a chance to win two tickets to the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards on September 7th! Just by joining...
Tags: contest   prize   VMAs   Video Music Awards   Do good   Go to the VMAs   sweepstakes
by  thinkMTV on july 21, 2008
Members  1532 Discussions  112 Media  10
 
   
 
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The St. Vincent de Paul Society (SVDP) is a nonprofit organization that provides direct assistance to anyone suffering or in need. We offer a lifeline to those...
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by  peacelovee08 on july 07, 2008
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WE ARE THE CHANGE!
A THiNK group which aims to begin a "wave of change" in the world by changing within ourselves first and then lending a little something to those around us. Simple...
Tags: change   peace   help   Love   heart
by  dynamicteens on june 30, 2008
Members  1938 Discussions  278 Media  86
 
   
 
Anti-Party Party?
Sick of choosing between the lesser of two evils? Does no one single candidate represent your beliefs!? You're not alone! Feel free to discuss a wide array of...
Tags: politics   nonpartisan   ideas
by  stanleymode on june 19, 2008
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We Have Voices Too!
This is a group for people who are not old enough to vote or you just want to speak your opinion. You can speak your mind on who you think should be our next prez...
Tags: elections   politics   Barack Obama   Presidential Election   John McCain   ...
by  aaubucho2661 on june 03, 2008
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The Paper
The cast of MTV's new series, The Paper, are journalists at Florida's Cypress Bay High School. These students are taking action on the issues that matter most to...
Tags: journalism   MTV   The Paper
by  thinkMTV on april 08, 2008
Members  36 Discussions  2 Media  2
 
   
 
Builders of the Arks
Eco-arks are bio-diverse botanical preserves dedicated to the continuation of useful (food, medicine, fiber) and threatened species of plant life. They provide...
Tags: environment   Sustainability   Biodiversity   Food Security   Species Preservation...
by  ecoark on january 22, 2008
Members  32 Discussions  14 Media  2
 
   
 
I Care About Substance Abuse
This group is for any and all Think members who've got something to say about Substance Abuse. This is your place to discuss addiction, drug use, alcohol abuse,...
Tags: drugs   Rehab   Alcohol   addiction
by  thinkMTV on january 24, 2008
Members  72 Discussions  5 Media  2
 
   
 
What are you doing for Earth Hour?
From 8 to 9 p.m. local time on March 29, 2008, Earth Hour goes global--beyond Australia--as people across the world come together to turn off their lights for Earth...
Tags: global warming   climate change   Energy   Earth Hour
by  WWF Earth Hour on february 21, 2008
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Pro-Life Pro-Love
For anyone with a belief in protecting life from conception to natural death and ending abortion. Committed to non-violent protests, physically caring for women...
Tags: Women   human rights   Abortion   Pro-Life   life   pregnancy
by  LoveFreedomPeace on march 06, 2008
Members  87 Discussions  14 Media  21
 
   
 
Let’s End the Global Water Crisis
This group is intended to engage, inform and inspire all thinkMTV members to fight the global water crisis. Join PlayPumps International in our mission to bring...
Tags: environment   africa   health   water   kids   PlayPumps   playpumps international...
by  PlayPumps International on march 11, 2008
Members  148 Discussions  15 Media  26
 
   
 
Jesus Is The Way
For anyone with a belief in Jesus as True God, The one and only way to eternal life. And for anyone with questions.
Tags: Jesus Life Truth Way God
by  LoveFreedomPeace on march 06, 2008
Members  53 Discussions  18 Media  19
 
   
 
Young People Speak Out
Get Heard
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by  thinkMTV on september 20, 2007
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Wear Your Support
Is John McCain your homeboy? Or is Obama for yo Mama? See how some individuals are showing their support by wearing it on their chest.
Tags: education   environment   human rights   discrimination   substance abuse   ...
by  CoryMidgarden on december 30, 2007
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Uniform Campaign Budgets
This group is to raise support for uniform campaign budgets in future elections. Not only will it put candidates on a fair playing field, but will help to stifle...
Tags: campaign   budgets
by  alex04634 on october 23, 2007
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"LIVE FOR OTHERS"
Let us discuss problems faced by the world and act together to voice against discrimination......
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by  gopi on october 05, 2007
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Support the Monks' protest in Burma
In August and September of 2007, monks and people hit the streets of Burma over the increase in energy prices. Hundreds of thousands of people joined the peaceful...
Tags: protest   Freedom   genocide   human rights   peace   china   Military   Burma...
by  maungzaw on october 04, 2007
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stayin' alive
Stayin’ Alive is Malaria No More’s flagship grassroots movement focused on empowering American students to join the global fight against malaria through school...
Tags: music   school   youth   student   africa   children   health   High School   ...
by  Malaria No More on january 07, 2008
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