Photo by Victoria Imtanes, 16, Fairfax HS
A day in court
After spending a day observing cases in a juvenile courtroom, Selina, 17, felt the court offers willing teens a second chance.
As I walked down the noisy hall of Eastlake Juvenile Court, I knew immediately that the court wouldn’t be what I expected. Instead of the wooden benches and echoing gavels I’d imagined, the courtroom was like a busy office.
After spending a day observing cases in a juvenile courtroom, Selina, 17, felt the court offers willing teens a second chance.
As I walked down the noisy hall of Eastlake Juvenile Court, I knew immediately that the court wouldn’t be what I expected. Instead of the wooden benches and echoing gavels I’d imagined, the courtroom was like a busy office.
NEW FEATURE—Restaurant review: Solar de Cahuenga
Genevieve, 16, says to check out this amazing crepe restaurant in Hollywood for tasty crepes in a fun, relaxed café.
Genevieve, 16, says to check out this amazing crepe restaurant in Hollywood for tasty crepes in a fun, relaxed café.
My mom is amazing
Nattalie, 16, says that her mom helps her be her best and is fun to hang out with, too.
Nattalie, 16, says that her mom helps her be her best and is fun to hang out with, too.
From the courts of L.A. to the NBA
Three pro basketball players said in interviews with 15-year-old Seth that growing up in Los Angeles can help a sports career.
Three pro basketball players said in interviews with 15-year-old Seth that growing up in Los Angeles can help a sports career.
Is Harvard right for me?
Students at Whitney High say an Ivy League education can be the best match. Kat, 17, acknowledges certain advantages, but she says that it's not the best fit for all students.
Students at Whitney High say an Ivy League education can be the best match. Kat, 17, acknowledges certain advantages, but she says that it's not the best fit for all students.
What’s for dinner?
One crazy and fun evening, Chris, 16, taught his friends to cook. WITH PHOTO GALLERY.
One crazy and fun evening, Chris, 16, taught his friends to cook. WITH PHOTO GALLERY.
A cool medical job
As a 23-year-old junior pathologist’s assistant, Jerry’s work is critical in helping doctors make the right diagnosis.
As a 23-year-old junior pathologist’s assistant, Jerry’s work is critical in helping doctors make the right diagnosis.
Scary and confusing
Teens who’ve been there tell what juvenile court is really like.
Teens who’ve been there tell what juvenile court is really like.
Am I ready to be on my own?
Six teens share their fears and hopes for when they leave the foster care system. They also say that the system should better prepare them to be on their own.
Six teens share their fears and hopes for when they leave the foster care system. They also say that the system should better prepare them to be on their own.
Images of Immigration
Artists depict views of the immigrant experience.
Artists depict views of the immigrant experience.
CD Reviews
Our teen reviewers rave about the Chili Peppers, remind us to remember old school No Doubt and tout new band Silversun Pickups.
Our teen reviewers rave about the Chili Peppers, remind us to remember old school No Doubt and tout new band Silversun Pickups.
