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Billy Hallowell
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BIOGRAPHY
William (Billy) Hallowell was born on September 28, 1983 in Rochester, New York. Since the age of 15, he has been working through the communications industry to connect with and reach out to his peers. Through journalism, media, public speaking appearances and the blogosphere, Billy has worked to inspire and motivate his generation. People from around the United States have noticed his hard work and dedication. He has been published and featured in political and cultural books, textbooks, articles and Web sites that focus on the youth of America and its role in the future of the world.
Over the years, Billy has received many honors. In 2003, he was selected to represent the United States at the World Bank's conference on youth development in Paris, France. Following this experience, Billy was honored by the International Youth Foundation with the YouthAction Net Fellowship. On the educational front, he was a Rhodes Scholar nominee in 2006 and the recipient of the prestigious Clark Fellowship during the same year. In addition to these honors, Billy has received numerous journalism and community awards for his work.
Since his creation of the teen issues Web site, Teen Web Online, Billy has been traveling, speaking and working for a better tomorrow. Teen Web Online came about in December of 1999 when he decided to take action after the Columbine shooting in April of that year. Other media outlets he has been featured in or produced works for include: COSMO Girl Magazine, NY Teen, Teenage Buzz Magazine, Positive Teens Magazine, SNAP, Many Voices, Many Visions, NBC's The John Walsh Show and Radio Disney, among many others.
Billy continues his advocacy and community work through Pathufind Media, his interactive political blog, regular appearances on community-based radio-programs and through Static News, an up-and-coming project that seeks to engage America's youth in the political process.
Billy Hallowell was educated the College of Mount Saint Vincent in Riverdale, New York, and graduated with a B.A. in communications, with concentrations in broadcasting, corporate and journalism, and a minor in writing. In June 2008, Billy completed his M.S. in social research from Hunter College in Manhattan, New York.
Diary Entries
The Scorekeeper: Dick Cheney
By Billy Hallowell | 05/18/09
Billy Hallowell reviews last week's Villian of the Week, Colin Powell, as an honorable undesirable mention, debasing Powell’s views by recent poll results. This week’s Hero of the Week is Dick Cheney for standing up for his beliefs and defending himself when attacked. Listen in to find out who’s this week’s Loser of the Week. read more »
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The Scorekeeper: Colin Powell
By Billy Hallowell | 05/11/09
This week Host Billy Hallowell flips the switch and starts the show by discussing the obscenity that this week's Loser of the Week, Colin Powell, remarked. Listen in to find out who Billy chose as this week's Hero of the Week. read more »
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The Scorekeeper: Rep. Eric Cantor
By Billy Hallowell | 05/04/09
This week Host Billy Hallowell chooses House Republican Whip Eric Cantor as the hero of the week for taking steps for re-branding the Republican Party. Listen to find out who is this week's villian of the week. read more »
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The Scorekeeper: Sen. Lamar Alexander
By Billy Hallowell | 04/27/09
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The Scorekeeper: Governor Rick Perry
By Billy Hallowell | 04/20/09
Billy Hallowell starts off the show commending protesters for attending April 15th's Tea Parties acroess the nation. This week Hero of the Week is controversial Governor Rick Perry of Texas. Listen in to find out why Rick was chosen and who this week's Loser of the Week is. read more »
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Absent When it Matters Most
By Billy Hallowell | 04/16/09
Attention New York County! Over the next few weeks, new writers will be joining the local editorial board. Today, I'd like to introduce Tom Posillipo, a New York conservative. In his inaugural piece entitled, “Absent When it Matters Most,” he lambastes his peers (young progressives) who have gone missing amidst unprecedented government spending abuses. Check it out, below! The “products of their environment” (as I... read more »
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New York Governor to Introduce Gay Marriage Legislation
By Billy Hallowell | 04/15/09
The New York governor's push for gay marriage tops this week's legislative charts. Earlier today, The New York Times reported Patterson's intention to unveil legislation in support of homosexual unions. According to the governor, pushing for this legislation is a natural progression. As per the Times, he said, “The timing was always right...It’s just who is willing to take that step. And I am.” Considering his grim... read more »
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Get a Job New Yorkers -- Just Like Obama!
By Billy Hallowell | 04/14/09
It's practically impossible to tell the difference between The New York Times and The Huffington Post. Aside from occasional whit (sorry “Grey Lady,” but you lose the battle on that one), the outlets mirror one another. Sure, The Huffington Post doesn't come in print (and who knows how much longer the Times will), but the ideologically-driven content one finds in both outlets is leftist – and that’s being... read more »
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The Scorekeeper: Senator Tom Coburn
By Billy Hallowell | 04/13/09
This week Billy Hallowell chooses Senator Tom Coburn of Oklahoma as the hero of the week for political stance on Iran and North Korea. Listen in to find out who he chose as this week's loser. read more »
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Bloomberg Dances on Party Lines -- Literally
By Billy Hallowell | 04/12/09
Despite approaching the conclusion of his second term, Michael Bloomberg is gearing up for a third mayoral campaign. While New York City had previously held a two-term limit, the city council voted to allow Bloomberg another opportunity to serve. What is, perhaps, most unbelievable about Bloomberg's current bid for office is his audacious plan to run as a Republican. Back in 2007, he left the Republican party and became an... read more »
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