November – December 2000 Issue

Shengul, 16, used to think dance was weird but now she thrives on it, and yearns to become a choreographer.

Maybe there’s no gay-bashing, but many students and teachers agree there is intolerance toward lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth at L.A. High, say Julissa and Christy.

Compare your school to student views at L.A. High School.

Los Angeles resources on gay and lesbian issues Gay, Lesbian, Straight Educators Network (GLSEN/LA) Offers curriculum, monthly meetings for teachers,

Nobody liked “geeky” Berley Kerr, 16, so he thought he’d try being someone else.

Fourteen-year-old Michael’s epic struggle to endure his summer reading assignment

When 17-year-old Kunal taught the deaf, he was the one who learned the most.

Readers write letters about stories that appeared in the September – October issue of L.A. Youth.

Our essay contest winners say that they should show more appreciation toward their moms, people who help them and the things they already have.

When graffiti artists made some legal paintings in a Highland Park parking lot, the results were amazing, says Shengul, 16. w/ photo gallery.