October 2008 Issue

At school and at home Marvin, 17, had to fight for acceptance. Reprinted from 2006 as part of L.A. Youth’s 20th anniversary highlighting our best stories.

Readers offer their thoughts and feelings on stories that appeared in our September 2008 issue.

Giving up cheeseburgers and her leather shoes wasn’t a sacrifice because of 16-year-old Addy’s respect for animals.

Our teen staff writers review Chris Brown, Jason Mraz and The Game.

Reading the exciting plots in Internet love stories is an escape from 15-year-old Rebekah’s everyday life.

When Sylvana, 17, tangos she can feel the South American rhythms flowing through her.

Brandy, 17, wishes people would stop bugging her about her race and be more interested in who, not what, she is. WITH INTERVIEWS.

What’s the most annoying question you get asked? “‘Are you white?’ Yes, but I’m also Mexican. That really bothers me.

What’s the most annoying question you get asked? “‘Are you white?’ Yes, but I’m also Mexican. That really bothers me.

It doesn’t matter that he wasn’t with Bright Eyes, any show with Conor Oberst melts Devin’s heart.