January – February 2002 Issue

Jackson’s new album Invincible tells his critics to back off, says Elina, 16.

New admission director Vu Tran explains how admission officers will consider more than just academics.

The campus is calmer but will students get a better education?

Candy, a flower—is that so much to ask, Diana, 16, wonders.

California Department of Education checklist of problems at Locke High School.

Mountain View High students are planning to give up candy, work harder, grow five inches and win the Lottery.

Flow chart of LAUSD officials.

An ancient rivalry adds spice to life at South Pasadena and San Marino high schools.

Eze, 17, can’t stand it when his classmates joke about the Sept. 11 attacks and their aftermath.

Readers’ letters about stories in our November – December 2001 issue.