March – April 2009 Issue

Solange, 18, says that making and selling her own jewelry is a fun way to earn money. WITH PHOTO GALLERY.

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When Brandie, 18, went on a mission to go to different bakeries in her neighborhood, she didn’t meet a sweet treat she didn’t like.

Sam, 16, interviews NBA great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar about a new program to help young players raise money for their basketball teams and what’s important about the game.

Making a documentary about his South Central neighborhood helped Justin, 15, see that people can make it better.

People shouldn’t look at South Central as bad. There are people who live here who are trying to make things better. This community, which I’ve called home my whole life, just needs a chance.

Jessica, 17, thought racing dragon-shaped boats would be a good way to get community service hours, but instead she learned a lot about teamwork and competition.

Although a law limits the use of cell phones, people are still talking and the roads aren’t any safer, says Joyce, 17.

Teens at L.A. Youth say cheating is common at their schools. When we talked about it at a staff meeting, students differed on whether cheating is right or wrong.

Foster youth say the system should do more to make sure they’re ready to be on their own.