May – June 2003 Issue

Juliana, 16, says the photos in the book Girl Culture show the pressures on girls to meet an idealized version of “pretty,” but fail to capture everyone’s experience.

Students share their reactions to the Lawndale HS bomb threat.

Readers give their thoughts about the invasion of Iraq.

Teen artists step out; In the REACH LA art program, teens create their own unique expressions. w/ photo/art gallery.

Andrea, 15, never thought it would be so hard to choose the right high school.

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Isaac, 16, yearns to get out of South Gate and be a screenwriter in Hollywood.

Readers give feedback on stories in the March – April 2003 issue of L.A. Youth.

Teens give their thoughts about what helps them make good decisions about their life and well-being.

Tired of seeing her inner-city high school get criticized, Jenny Morales, 16, shows the good side of the school in her photo essay. w/ photo gallery.