Music to soothe my soul

Because it’s full of emotion, Ernesto, 17, prefers classical music over everything else.

Art contest: My Los Angeles

CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of our annual art contest which asked teens to show us what Los Angeles means to them. The L.A. Youth teen staff chose these images as the winners.

Teens react to the ban on gay marriage being upheld

Seven months after voters passed Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage in California, the state supreme court ruled on May 26 that the ban is legal. L.A. Youth writers share their views on the decision.

Movie review: Up

Patricia, 17, says that the latest Pixar movie, Up, is amazing.

Students are hurt by budget cuts

L.A. Youth writers share how the state budget deficit affects their summer school and college plans.