May 21, 2008
The L.A. Youth teen staff chose these images as the winners of our annual art contest. The theme “My culture” could express the artist’s ethnicity or race. But it could also express who they are and how they identify themselves in other ways, such as their hobbies, interests or what they’re passionate about.
The floods in the Midwest caused millions of dollars in damage and killed 24 people, so why wasn’t there more news coverage, Jessica, 17, wonders.
An East L.A. art program takes graffiti from the streets to the classroom.
Before coming here I didn’t even think about going to college. I saw myself in the future having a lousy job that I would hate. But the Skillz ‘N Action program has helped me tremendously by showing me that I can use graffiti and other types of art in a career. WITH PHOTO GALLERY.
Cameron, 13, couldn’t stop playing video games, even though he was almost failing school.
L.A. Youth writers react to the court’s decision that allows same-sex couples to get married in California.
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This new Westwood spot is a cereal lover’s dream, says Sam, 14.
L.A. Youth writers say the state budget problems could mean larger classes and less money for programs at their schools.
It was a dream come true when Destiny, 15, met the author of the popular Twilight vampire series.
L.A. Youth writers give thumbs up to Death Cab for Cutie, Lupe Fiasco, MGMT, Panic At the Disco, Mariah Carey and Lily Allen.