May – June 2001 Issue

Elizabeth, 18, writes about the trials of a local garage band, Spectrum.

Spirituality helped our essay contest winners deal with everything from a relative’s death to hooking up with a girl.

Daniel, 17, was used to throwing his weight around, but he found out there’s an easier way to deal with things.

From walking dogs to baby-sitting and doing retail to professional modeling, seven teens give helpful hints on how they got their jobs.

Their tips include having a flexible schedule, dressing to impress, thinking about your future, doing stuff you’re interested in, starting your own business and looking for opportunities right under your nose.

Interview with a store manager about teen employees

After all his hard work in high school, Vincent, 18, never thought he wouldn’t get into a great four-year school.

Just because you have a job doesn’t mean you get to be rude.

L.A. Youth staff members describe pot-smoking, ditching and bomb threats at their schools on 4/20/2001.

After two teens were shot near a computer game room, or PC room, parents are scared.

Sarah, 17, joined other students at Human Rights Watch to fight for a law called that would protect the safety and rights of children working on farms.