November – December 2006 Issue

As a 23-year-old junior pathologist’s assistant, Jerry’s work is critical in helping doctors make the right diagnosis.

Nattalie, 16, says that her mom helps her be her best and is fun to hang out with, too.

Three pro basketball players said in interviews with 15-year-old Seth that growing up in Los Angeles can help a sports career.

Readers let us know which stories from our October issue most affected them and why.

Basketball Gilbert Arenas, Washington Wizards- Grant HS (Van Nuys) Tyson Chandler, New Orleans Hornets- Dominguez HS (Compton) Jason Collins, New

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.

Mirrors have inspired our essay contest winners to want to be doctors, think better of themselves and accept being gay.

This information is based on interviews with attorneys and judges. HOW YOU ENTER THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM If you get

Students protested the new school calendar, which will begin the school year in late August.

Our teen reviewers rave about the Chili Peppers, remind us to remember old school No Doubt and tout new band Silversun Pickups.