No more labels for me

Melanie, 15, says that she’s both black AND white, but there’s more to her than just her race.

Governor’s race

Angela, 15, reports where Arnold Schwarzenegger and Phil Angelides stand on key issues, like education and the environment, in their race for Governor.

Book reviews

Our teen writers recommend Sloppy Firsts by Megan McCafferty and The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky.

Movie review: Miami Vice

Michael, 17, says that this movie based on the old TV show is better than a typical action movie.

Flu fighters

Two nurses with the L.A. County Department of Public Health share valuable information about the “bird flu.”

CD Reviews

Our teen reviewers recommend some classic Pixies, the Goth-rock band Within Temptation and the soundtrack to The Chorus.

Concert review: Iron Maiden

The legendary British metal band played a fierce guitar-fueled show, says Brad, 17.

Concert review: Kutless

These Christian rockers wowed Tanya, 17, with their intense-sounding music and humble attitudes.