Illustration by Sarah Evans, 16, Temple City HS
News you can use
Se, 16, didn't use to care about current events. But when his teacher inspired him to get informed, he discovered that he likes forming his own opinions about what's going on in the world.
One day last summer I was in the car with my dad when we started talking about President George W. Bush. I criticized Bush for being a bad leader. I said jokingly, “If George Bush wants English to be the international language then he needs to learn to speak it properly.”
My dad laughed and said, “Bush has some flaws, but is a decent leader.”
Se, 16, didn't use to care about current events. But when his teacher inspired him to get informed, he discovered that he likes forming his own opinions about what's going on in the world.
One day last summer I was in the car with my dad when we started talking about President George W. Bush. I criticized Bush for being a bad leader. I said jokingly, “If George Bush wants English to be the international language then he needs to learn to speak it properly.”
My dad laughed and said, “Bush has some flaws, but is a decent leader.”
The courage to be shy
Paul, 17, got help overcoming his anxiety around others, while also learning to accept who he is.
Paul, 17, got help overcoming his anxiety around others, while also learning to accept who he is.
Enough violence!
Christina, 17, says a stranger's death made her look at violence in her community differently.
Christina, 17, says a stranger's death made her look at violence in her community differently.
Could I be Rose Queen?
Samantha, 17, who always dreamed of being on the Rose Court, finally got her chance to try out.
Samantha, 17, who always dreamed of being on the Rose Court, finally got her chance to try out.
Working for smiles
An orthodontist’s assistant says her job is rewarding and pays well.
An orthodontist’s assistant says her job is rewarding and pays well.
Faster than a speeding dragon
Mel, 15, likes this ancient Chinese sport because of the team camaraderie and it’s unique. WITH PHOTO GALLERY.
Mel, 15, likes this ancient Chinese sport because of the team camaraderie and it’s unique. WITH PHOTO GALLERY.
Win $100!
Take our mental health survey and you could win cash. CLOSED.
Take our mental health survey and you could win cash. CLOSED.
Foster youth perspective: I don’t need ’em
When Shimia, 17, finally met her relatives after years of wondering about them, it was a disappointment.
When Shimia, 17, finally met her relatives after years of wondering about them, it was a disappointment.
CUSTOMIZED KICKS!
Using markers, paint, pens and their imaginations, these teens have transformed their shoes into signature fashion statements. WITH AN INTERVIEW WITH A STUDENT SHOE ARTIST.
Using markers, paint, pens and their imaginations, these teens have transformed their shoes into signature fashion statements. WITH AN INTERVIEW WITH A STUDENT SHOE ARTIST.
Get the news—here’s how
From headlines e-mailed to your inbox to customizable news Web sites, members of our teen writing staff share how they keep up with the news of the world, including a link to only happy news.
From headlines e-mailed to your inbox to customizable news Web sites, members of our teen writing staff share how they keep up with the news of the world, including a link to only happy news.
We love our moms!
Our readers loved Nattalie's story about the bond she has with her mom and they wrote in to share their own stories about their relationships with their moms (and dads).
Our readers loved Nattalie's story about the bond she has with her mom and they wrote in to share their own stories about their relationships with their moms (and dads).
CD Reviews
Our teens weigh in on the lastest from Justin Timberlake, Evanescence and +44. Just added: Tanya raves about Kutless's Hearts of the Innocent.
Our teens weigh in on the lastest from Justin Timberlake, Evanescence and +44. Just added: Tanya raves about Kutless's Hearts of the Innocent.
