October 2007 issue

Members of our teen staff recommend The Rules for Hearts and The Freedom Writers Diary.

Cindy, 17, says offensive and demeaning cat calls make her feel like an object.

Even in the city, Sasha, 18, and her friends enjoyed the outdoors. WITH HIKING PHOTO GALLERY.

From recording voices to drawing figures, working at an animation company was a blast for Joe, 16.

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Teachers focus too much on standardized tests, says Charlene, 14, instead of inspiring us to think for ourselves.

My friends and I were determined to try new things this summer, so we went for a hike. It was

“What makes a good teacher is a teacher who’s there for you to help you out when there’s a problem.

Emily, 14, says that if a scary movie isn’t your style, then get an old school fright with the novel Coraline.

I interviewed my English teacher, Mrs. Carol Underberger, who retired last year, because I admired and respected her for getting