My best friend
Julia, 15, couldn't imagine getting another dog after her first one died, but now she's glad she did.

I think that time helped with getting used to Kona. I would spend time with her when my family and I went out on weekends to parks and on walks. And whenever I got home from school, she would come rushing to the gate, barking and jumping around with her tail wagging a million miles a minute. I feel loved whenever I walk in the door.
They got me through
Teresa's foster family gave her a stable home and a chance for a better future.
Time for band camp
Even though it's hard work, Brian, 15, looks forward to learning a new show and hanging out with his friends.
Volunteering with sharks, starfish and sea slugs
Chelsea, 17, was nervous when she started volunteering at the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, but she has grown to love teaching visitors about the unusual plants and animals.
What teens think about Prop. 8 being struck down
L.A. Youth writers react to a judge's decision that strikes down the ban on same-sex marriage.
You call that dancing?
Jacky, 17, says that you don't have to bump and grind to have fun on the dance floor.
My summers in Taiwan
Leslie, 17, wishes she could spend every summer in the country where her family is from because she feels so at home there.
You can lean on me
I wasn’t sure how to help my friend after she was sexually molested.
Playlist blog (Summer 2010)
Music for a summer's day and late-night love songs.
Unexpected pets
Leslie's family bought their chickens for the eggs, but they became part of her family.
My turn on the mic
As a suburban Korean kid, 15-year-old Kevin never thought he'd have anything to rap about.