January – February 2010 Issue

Jennifer, 15, was shocked and sad when a popular senior died after going to a party.

From small schools to individual attention, teens share what’s helping them stay on the path to graduate.

Michelle, 17, felt sad when she learned that a student she knew from South Pasadena HS died but wasn’t sure how to grieve for him since they weren’t close.

Filling out the census doesn’t take long and helps your community, says 18-year-old Ernesto.

Esteban, 17, thought religion was pointless until a church retreat reconnected him with his Catholic faith.

They were people of all ethnicities united by this massive organization, the Catholic Church. In several scenes, they seemed carefree and friendly, as they were running, biking and doing other activities. I couldn’t help but have some pride in at one time being a member of such a force. I told myself to stop, to ignore it, to not allow myself to fall prey to what I saw as indoctrination. Still, the pride in their voices seemed genuine.

Friends and family are my support Even though I was raised a Catholic and have attended Catholic school, I don’t

Two teens from the Valley brought four bands together to raise money for earthquake victims in Haiti.

Sydney, 14, says that this restaurant has the Best. Noodles. Ever.

Since 16-year-old Meklit’s health class wasn’t informative, she has tried to get answers on her own. WITH a Q&A with a sexual health educator.