L.A. Youth is closing
25 years of covering Los Angeles from a teen perspective.
Tough economic times, foundation cuts and moving our office by March 1, 2013, have overburdened our budget and placed an undue amount of financial strain on the L.A. Youth family. While we celebrate our 25th anniversary this month we are regrettably closing the doors on this extraordinary organization at the end of February. This is our last edition of L.A. Youth.
25 years of covering Los Angeles from a teen perspective.
Tough economic times, foundation cuts and moving our office by March 1, 2013, have overburdened our budget and placed an undue amount of financial strain on the L.A. Youth family. While we celebrate our 25th anniversary this month we are regrettably closing the doors on this extraordinary organization at the end of February. This is our last edition of L.A. Youth.
Letting go of my anger
I took my anger out on others until a school for troubled kids helped me change.
I took my anger out on others until a school for troubled kids helped me change.
Celebrating L.A. Youth’s 25th anniversary: Alums share what L.A. Youth meant to them
L.A. Youth alums share how writing, illustrating and taking photos for the newspaper shaped them.
L.A. Youth alums share how writing, illustrating and taking photos for the newspaper shaped them.
What does it mean to be poor?
Six teens discuss how their families have struggled and how their views of poverty have changed. WITH survey results.
Six teens discuss how their families have struggled and how their views of poverty have changed. WITH survey results.
Celebrating L.A. Youth’s 25th anniversary: Art & photography
Words have been the backbone of L.A. Youth, but without visuals those words wouldn't have had much impact. So here we highlight some of our best illustrations and photos.
Words have been the backbone of L.A. Youth, but without visuals those words wouldn't have had much impact. So here we highlight some of our best illustrations and photos.
Celebrating L.A. Youth’s 25th anniversary: News & Investigations
Tying our past to our present, a current L.A. Youth writer looks back at some of our best pieces giving a teen's view of major news and our own investigative stories.
Tying our past to our present, a current L.A. Youth writer looks back at some of our best pieces giving a teen's view of major news and our own investigative stories.
Celebrating L.A. Youth’s 25th anniversary: Gay & Lesbian
Tying our past to our present, a current L.A. Youth writer looks back at some of our best stories highlighting some of the issues gay and lesbian teens face.
Tying our past to our present, a current L.A. Youth writer looks back at some of our best stories highlighting some of the issues gay and lesbian teens face.
I don’t need a boyfriend
After seeing her friends' relationship drama, Sydney, 17, is happy to be single.
After seeing her friends' relationship drama, Sydney, 17, is happy to be single.
I’m glad she took me in
My dad's ex-girlfriend has become a mom to me.
My dad's ex-girlfriend has become a mom to me.
Celebrating L.A. Youth’s 25th anniversary: Foster Youth Writing Project
Tying our past to our present, a current L.A. Youth writer looks back at some of our best stories highlighting some of the issues teens in foster care and the mental health system face.
Tying our past to our present, a current L.A. Youth writer looks back at some of our best stories highlighting some of the issues teens in foster care and the mental health system face.
Celebrating L.A. Youth’s 25th anniversary: Race & Identity
Tying our past to our present, a current L.A. Youth writer looks back at some of our best stories highlighting students' exploration of race and identity.
Tying our past to our present, a current L.A. Youth writer looks back at some of our best stories highlighting students' exploration of race and identity.
Celebrating L.A. Youth’s 25th anniversary: Relationships
Tying our past to our present, a current L.A. Youth writer looks back at some of our best stories highlighting the joyous, painful and serious sides of teen relationships.
Tying our past to our present, a current L.A. Youth writer looks back at some of our best stories highlighting the joyous, painful and serious sides of teen relationships.
Celebrating L.A. Youth’s 25th anniversary: Funny
Tying our past to our present, a current L.A. Youth writer looks back at some of our funniest stories.
Tying our past to our present, a current L.A. Youth writer looks back at some of our funniest stories.
Gun violence has to stop
The shooting in Connecticut made Susie realize that the United States needs to change its gun laws.
The shooting in Connecticut made Susie realize that the United States needs to change its gun laws.
Finding the confidence to speak up
Kari, 14, is no longer the quiet kid in class thanks to her new school.
Kari, 14, is no longer the quiet kid in class thanks to her new school.
