January – February 2001 Issue

El Camino Real High students recommend their favorite little-known artists

Our contest winners regret becoming a gangster, not saying ‘I love you’ but one is proud that she changed.

M. Gar Caswell, who was homeless for four years, recalls her first Christmas on the streets.

It was about four years ago Christmas day and I awoke out of a deep, dreamless and much needed sleep on Hollywood Boulevard behind the Egyptian Theater. I lay curled up inside my blanket, the only shield that separated me from the dirt and rocks on the ground. … To me, it was home.

As a Korean-American immigrant, Richard, 16, has faced severe discrimination.

My first month in an American classroom, I was so lost.

After attending a conference for gay youth, Elizabeth realized she could be a good ally for homosexual teens

Why sports radio talk show host Jim Rome of KXTA-AM 1150 is 18-year-old Marcus’s idol.

An interview with BBMak member Stephen McNally proves that the group is not just the same old cute boy band.

Four great Web sites can help make your college and financial aid application process a little less stressful.

Average college costs in California for Academic Year 2000-2001 This information shows the annual costs for single students during the

For millions of reasons, Jennifer, 14, thinks you should see a play—you’ll like it!