March – April 2000 Issue

Interim Superintendent Ramon Cortines is trying to solve problems at the troubled Los Angeles Unified School District.

Christy got to interview the member of her fave band and got the low down on EVERYTHING!

A shocking but true story of dating violence shows the suffering that some teens experience when they get involved in a violent relationship.

“I’ve never ever seen anybody hit anybody before, like a woman … he slapped my head really hard that I swear to God I felt my brain tilt to the side? …”

FOR VICTIMS If you answer yes to two or more of these questions, you are in an abusive relationship or

LACAAW gives teens in violent relationships advice and information.

We need to be tough to ensure public safety, says Elizabeth, 16.