October 2005 Issue

Students throughout L.A. County have raised thousands of dollars for the hurricane’s victims.

When Hurricane Katrina struck, my heart especially went out to the families in Mobile, Alabama, and Lucedale, Mississippi. That’s where

Selina, 16, enjoyed doing her part to pick up trash off the coast.

Jenn, 19, dreaded attending a community college, but then she found out about all the amazing classes and travel opportunities.

Nineteen-year-old Sara’s disability taught her to be strong

These are letters we received in response to articles that appeared in our Sept. 2005 issue of L.A. Youth newspaper.

Our teen reviewers say you should give the Black Eyed Peas, The Faint and Nile a spin in your CD player.

Nick, 16, thinks it’s dumb for people to criticize his music and his style.

As one of the few Muslims at school, Beeta, 17, has struggled to help others understand Islam in the wake of terrorist attacks.

… I am an Iranian-American, the first American-born citizen in my family. As part of a minority group, I’ve felt like a second-class citizen at times, but my faith has always been a source of strength for me. …

L.A. Youth staff writer Beeta Baghoolizadeh researched the following answers to questions from the staff of L.A. Youth. Explain the