>> you're watching "teen kids news," and here's what's coming up. >> a new video game aims to change the way boys treat girls. >> we'll visit a universityirls. where academics are just the beginning of what students learn. >> i'll tell you about one of our nation's most controversial state flags. >> i'll have the buzz on a class where you can get a's in bees. >> we'll talk with a teen singer who's really taking off. >> that and lots more, right now on "teen kids news."

>> welcome to teen kids news. i'm mwanzaa. >> and i'm siena. here's our top story for this week. >> violence against girls is a major problem in communities around the world. as tyler reports, some college students are taking a unique approach in an effort to change attitudes. [ cheering ] >> in soccer, a breakaway is when a player speeds away from the pack a a has of scoring a goal. in the new video game "breakaway," players are working toward a different kind of goal. >> the game is trying to teach about essentially gender equality, but it also tackles a lot of issues that are just generally focused on bullying and peer pressure. >> lauren and steve are part of a creative group of more than 100 students from vermont's champlain college. the students partnered with the united nations to create the video game specifically for

boys. >> a lot of work has been done to educate girls on the subject, but not many projects have attempted to go to the boys, which you know, it makes sense. boys need to be just as informed as girls. so, yeah, video games was a natural choice. >> they chose soccer because it's played by kids around the world. but how does a video game about the world's most popular sport help us learn about appropriate behavior between boys and girls? steve says the messages are built into the game's storyline. >> there's the narrative where you're talking with your friends and you're making decisions that affect the rest of the game. >> for example, in this scene, hanna comes to cheer from the sidelines, but the team's arrogant captain sends her away. the ball's now in the player's court. they have to decide if they're going to stand up for hanna. >> after playing this game, they can talk with their friends and say, "hey, did you see what happened in the game? what do you think about that?" and it makes them start thinking, and then hopefully through thinking, it can change

how they behave towards girls or women. >> in researching the game, student creators traveled to saint lucia and as far away as south africa. they studied local attitudes and even things like the architecture. the goal was to make "breakaway's" design and storyline as believable as possible. >> we've had a lot of young people involved in the project just by giving us feedback while we were working on it. >> the game has 14 episodes. as the team gets closer to the championship, situations get more complicated. players have to make increasingly tough decisions, even if it means breaking up the team. >> our message to teens is just to look at what they stand for in life, to not be influenced by other people, to support other people whenever they can. just to really reflect on, you know, what's important to them and what can they can do in their own lives to become a champion. >> one of africa's most respected soccer stars, samuel eto'o, is "breakaway's" spokesperson and role model.

>> [ speaking french ] so far, kids from more than 100 countries have played the game. to see if you have what it takes to be a true champion, give it a try at breakawaygame.com. we have the link on our website, too. >> stay with us. there's a lot more coming up on "teen kids news." >> we'll be right back.

>> there are 50 of them, and each one has a story. here's scott. >> georgia is one of our original 13 states. during the civil war, however, georgia changed allegiance from the stars and stripes to the stars and bars, the first national flag of the confederacy. at the battle of bull run,

georgian soldiers discovered it was difficult to tell the two flags apart. so, they created the confederate battle flag, also known as the southern cross. when the war ended, georgia returned to the stars and bars, but without the stars. >> georgia is the most controversial state flag. it set national records for having eight different state flags, and it was a controversy steeped in the history involved with their ties to the confederacy. >> many people believed those ties were too reminiscent of slavery. others believed georgia's confederate past needed to be recognized. in 2003, georgia introduced a flag that addressed the concerns of both sides. >> it features the stars and bars, which is the first flag of the confederacy, but in the canton, you see three pillars, which are supposed to represent the three branches of government, and words like wisdom, justice, and moderation. >> a soldier bearing a sword symbolizes georgia's commitment

to defending the constitution. >> so it seems as if georgia has finally settled on a flag. >> one thing that isn't controversial is georgia's important role in agriculture. its nickname is "the peach state." pretty sweet. with flag facts, i'm scott. >> on "speak of the week," we find out what you think. >> we always hear warnings about driving and texting, yet many teens still do it. so, rather than hearing more adults tell us why not to drive distracted, here's some advice from other teens. >> it's very hard to pay attention to the road in the first place, and so imagine doing it while being distracted. i couldn't imagine. >> you're putting your life and other peoples lives in danger. >> teens shouldn't drive distracted, because first of all, they might get into an accident. >> well, because we're new drivers, so we don't have as much experience as we think we do, so it's easier for us to get into accidents. >> and even if you don't hurt

anyone, that's still damage to your car or the car that you hit into, or if you, like, hit into like a lamp post or something, so it causes damage, and it's not a very good idea. >> teens shouldn't drive distracted, because then they're gonna lose focus on the road and things surrounding them. they're not gonna be paying attention to stop lights or people crossing the street, and it's just a disaster waiting to happen. >> need i say more? >> this fashion report is brought to you by ralph lauren. we got an inside look at what fashion trends are hot as the weather warms up this spring. classic plaids get an update when mixed with cardigan sweaters. it's a great everyday look for school. and for those special occasions, florals are in this spring. you can jazz up dresses with fun accessories. [ whip! whip! whip! ] another great look for when you want to put your best foot forward is classic seersucker. party dresses and blazers are updated with girly touches.

or you can kick back with the more relaxed bohemian trend this season. this fun, polka-dot romper is an easy way to wear it. but don't forget the fringe bag. it completes the look. and, of course, we can't forget pastels. pale pink, light green, or robin's egg blue, these self watercolors certainly say "spring fashion." for "teen kids news," i'm carina.

>> in this week's "college & u," nicole takes us to a school that prides itself on giving back. >> washington, d.c., is the political center of our nation. it's home to monuments, memorials, the u.s. capitol, and the white house. it's also home to one of our oldest schools -- georgetown university. shortly after the american revolution, the founding fathers saw the need for an educated and virtuous class of citizens to lead the

young nation. the ink had barely dried on the constitution when john carroll founded what would eventually be known as georgetown university. but georgetown's roots go even deeper into history. it's the oldest jesuit university in the country. jesuits are known for a commitment to learning and intellectual inquiry. they've been around since saint ignatius started the society of jesus in europe back in 1540. >> he wanted a group of priests who would not be bound to a particular church or parish or town. he wanted to start a religious order of men who would go anywhere where the needs of the world were greatest. >> so what does it mean to be a catholic and jesuit university? >> to be a catholic and jesuit university means to be committed to academic excellence, to be committed to exploring one's faith across different faith traditions - catholic, protestant, jewish, muslim, orthodox christian, or people who may be struggling to find their faith.

>> while most of the 7,500 undergrads here come from catholic or other christian backgrounds, all faiths are welcome. >> actually, right in there, if you go into healy hall, there's the jewish rabbi, the muslim imam, and the head priest, all in the same building -- offices right next to each other. >> georgetown is actually one of the first universities in the united states to have a muslim chaplain -- a full-time muslim chaplain. >> and the school motto is "utraque unum," both into one. can you explain that? >> yes. "utraque unum." it's a latin phrase. "from the many into one," or "from the one into the many." so, for instance, we strive to be one community here at georgetown, but yet we're a very diverse community, and we welcome a diverse student body. one in many. >> students are encouraged to uphold the jesuit ideals of being active on behalf of others. so, it's no surprise that georgetown grads fill the ranks of service organizations,

like habitat for humanity, teach for america, and the peace corps. >> it's a great school academically, but also the commitment to serving others and using your education to further the good of the world and humanity. >> there's a whole variety of programs to get involved in, depending on your interests and language abilities oftentimes. so you can take what you learn in the classroom and apply it to social justice in d.c. >> georgetown has a very important saying, and that's "men and women for others." >> there's yet another latin phrase that you hear students use to describe their georgetown experience. >> it really fosters "cura personalis," or, you know, "the formation of a person as a whole," and it emphasizes each aspect, so your intellectual development, your spiritual growth and development, and academic growth and development. >> and that leads to leadership. for example, the georgetown class of 1968 delivered three future presidents -- arroyo of the philippines, cristiani of el salvador, and our very own

42nd president, bill clinton. georgetown has four undergraduate schools and offers degrees in more than 40 majors, and most students opt to spend at least one semester studying abroad. its world-renowned school of foreign service has trained generations of diplomats. [ cheers and applause ] georgetown athletics are world-class, too. the teams got the name "hoyas" back when every student was required to study greek and latin. so, do you have a latin phrase for that, too, that you cheer at games? >> well, we do. it's a latin and greek phrase called "hoya saxa," which has a lot of disputed origins. >> [ laughs ] >> if you were to translate that directly from the latin and the greek, it would mean "what rocks." >> i've met some great people, i've had fantastic professors, and i'm having a great time. >> one of the deans here truly captured the spirit of the school when he said, "coming to georgetown is a privilege, and with that privilege comes the responsibility to give back." for "teen kids news," i'm nicole. 

>> there are workers in this country that have an important responsibility -- they help grow much of our foods and flowers. but these workers are mysteriously dying, and that's leading to a crop crisis. but here's one school that's trying to make a difference. >> on the roof of this school, some students spend their lunch period with...bees? and not just a few bees, but thousands of bees. >> i never knew that there could be this many bees in one place. 80,000 bees -- that's a lot of bees. >> it is, but our country needs a lot more. in recent years, bees have been dying by the millions. scientists call it "ccd" -- colony collapse disorder. so all over america, people are helping honey bees build hives to survive. >> that's a good one. >> oh, yeah, that's a good one. that's the best one, i think,

today. >> that is. >> yeah. >> bees are important. one-third of all our crops depends on bees. without their pollination, we'll have a lot fewer fruits, vegetables, and flowers. that's why these student beekeepers are working hard to ensure their bees thrive. >> when i come up here, i usually refresh the water, and i'll open up one hive that hasn't been looked at in maybe like three days and just check it out and see if everything's going well. >> the students also pay particular attention to the honeycombs. these hexagonal structures are where bees store their honey. >> in the winter time, they save up their honey so they don't have to fly around, and they just eat the honey throughout the winter time and stay warm. >> in the "bee"-ginning, the novice beekeepers thought they had to "bee"-ware of the bees. >> i was nervous at first, 'cause, like, i've never been stung by a bee. i've never had really any interactions with bees.

>> i was scared of them a little bit. >> the first time, yeah, i was afraid. i didn't want to get stung. >> but the more familiar they "bee"-came, the more they learned just how benign bees can be. >> there's no need to be afraid of bees or bugs or anything, 'cause they're just alive and living, so there's nothing to be afraid of, really. >> basically, if you don't mess with them, then they won't mess with you. >> in addition to conquering their fears, the students realized something else about bees. >> when i first heard about it, i didn't really know, like, whether i should join it, but then when we had a club assembly, i thought, "well, this could be a lot of fun," and so i decided to join, and right now we're having a lot of fun. >> if you want to start a beekeeping club at your school, the internet is filled with organizations across the country that can help you "bee" on your way.

>> a picture is worth a thousand words, but a picture thatmade of a thousand words is worth... well, who knows? wordle makes a word cloud out of any text you paste into this box. words that are repeated more often appear larger. here's one of barack obama's speeches. here's the script to "star wars." and here's the script to this episode of "teen kids news." you can try different color combinations and layouts to customize your creation. then, take a screenshot and share it with your friends. who knows? that boring history paper you wrote might look great on your wall. >> here's another weapon in the war against obesity -- a talking plate. it actually weighs the food you're eating and tells you if you're eating too fast. wait a second -- that's not new. that's mom! 

>> he's being called one of the hottest new singers out there, with a unique sound that's part classical, part pop. as ben reports, this teen performer is really on the rise -- literally. >> cloudy skies are no problem for california-born charlie williams. he's been flying since he was 13... >> ♪ fly together >> ...and singing since he was 6. now at 16, he's been getting a lot of buzz. the singing pilot has landed some high-profile appearances at events like this fundraiser for an animal-rescue group. >> ♪ take my hand >> "dreams come true" is the title single from charlie's second album. the words are his own, but the music might sound familiar. it's a famous classical piece called "pachelbel's canon." >> ♪ only joy >> charlie is what's called a classical-crossover artist. he told us about his special sound.

>> the music is really inspiring and really easygoing. you know, it has a message, which i think is very important, 'cause, you know, every song should have a story. >> charlie's story is a combination of talent, training, faith, and opportunity. even as a kid, he was performing the national anthem at hometown gatherings. then he went to a performance that changed his life. >> well, when i was about 10 years old, i went to a concert for a choir -- a children's choir called voena. it's out in venetia, california, where near i live. >> voena is a multicultural choir, and they perform all over the world. soon, charlie was singing with them. >> and from there, i became a soloist, and the director became my vocal coach. so, from 10 years old to now, i've been training with her. >> at the same time, he's been able to fit in his training as a pilot. this talented teen certainly has a flight plan for making his dreams come true. >> ♪ dreams come true >> charlie says the song's

message is if you follow your heart, you'll reach your goal. sounds good to me. for "teen kids news," i'm ben. >> this report is brought to you by paramount pictures. it's an adventure that has everything... and it all starts with pirates and a shipwreck. >> it was long claimed the ship was carrying a secret cargo. >> the award-winning and action-packed film "the adventures of tintin" is bursting onto blu-ray and dvd. legendary filmmakers steven spielberg and peter jackson bring on the excitement from the very first second. >> our story starts instantly. and the second he buys that model, he has entered a world of adventure. >> look at this. the model ship conceals a clue to one of the greatest secrets in all history. >> and what an adventure it is. the pages of the beloved "tintin" stories come to vivid life on-screen, and the filmmakers were careful to honor the original books. >> i'm a fan from when i was a

kid. i was excited to do something to do with tintin. >> jackson is the man behind the sensational motion-capture animation, including tintin's faithful dog, snowy, who really drivthe story. [ snowy barks ] >> there's moments in the film where something that snowy does is absolutely the catalyst for the plot going ahead. >> he's a very funny character, as well. >> not the sandwich, the keys! [ groans ] >> there are all kinds of funny characters in "the adventures of tintin." when you're not on the edge of your seat with suspense, you'll be bursting out laughing. [ cat shrieks ] >> no! aah! >> thompson, where are you? >> well, i-i'm already downstairs. >> and, of course, there are bad guys, too, including a creepy villain. >> the scroll from the unicorn -- a piece of paper like this. >> but the actor who plays the bad guy, daniel craig, is actually a fan in real life. >> it's a detective story.

it's a whodunit. it's a treasure hunt. it's all of the things i remember. while watching the film, i remember when reading the books that excited me. >> the blu-ray/dvd combo pack includes more than 90 minutes of special features. find out how snowy comes to life through careful modeling and innovative motion-capture techniques, and watch the actors literally jump through hoops to help create the breakthrough animation. >> it's been fantastic to actually be able to do all that stuff. >> "fantastic" is the word for every second of this amazing movie. >> just unapologetic, shameless adventure. >> did you hit anything? >> oh, dear. >> "the adventures of tintin" will be available on blu-ray and dvd starting march 13. i'm scott for "teen kids news." >> that wraps up our show, but we'll be back soon with more "teen kids news." >> thanks for joining us, and have a great week.