My AP test diary

Joyce, 17, stressed over her Advanced Placement exams, but finally realized she just needed to relax.

A cause close to my heart

After his best friend died of a rare form of cancer, Fred, 17, was inspired to fight the disease.

Movie review: Penelope

Brandy, 17, recommends this funny movie that reminds us to like ourselves for who we are.

Movie review: Sweeney Todd

Bloody haircuts, dark humor and Johnny Depp singing make for a great movie, says Jose, 15.

Movie review: Cloverfield

This monster movie from producer J.J. Abrams might have been highly anticipated, but it wasn’t worth the hype, says Destiny, 14.

Movie review: Juno

Irma, 17, says doesn’t know what critics see in indie movie darling.

Movie review: Across the Universe

Katrina, 17, loved the Beatles-inspired musical about love, idealism and social revolution in the 60s.

Movie review: High School Musical 2

The sequel to last year’s surprise Disney Channel musical sensation mostly lived up to the hype, said Charlene, 14.

Movie review: El Cantante

It should have been an inspiring and tragic story, but the biopic about salsa pioneer Hector Lavoe instead left Jennifer, 17, just depressed.