November – December 2000 Issue

Daniel, 16, presents evidence that football players aren’t always as dumb as people think.

Girls and guys have got their eyes on each others’ derrieres.

El Camino Real High students described their favorite CDs, video rentals and fun stuff to do.

While all the politicians complain that video games are making kids violent, Harry, 14, says that a violent game has improved his grades and changed his life.

Harry describes how a video game motivated him to try harder in other areas of his life.

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.