October 2011 Issue

Sydney, 15, used to hate playing the oboe but she’s grown to love its beautiful sound.

Helping build a community garden turned 17-year-old Blanca into a vegetable lover.

It was exciting for Amy, 17, to dress up as her favorite character at Anime Expo.

Charles, 18, didn’t always get why his mom pushed him to do good in school, but now he’s grateful.

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These teens say their style captures who they are.

L.A. Youth writers recommend 30 Seconds to Mars, Cage the Elephant and Coldplay.

Jazmine, 16, felt like no one cared at her old school, so she switched to a program that’s getting her ready for college.

Following the suicide of Jamey Rodemeyer, who killed himself after being bullied because he was perceived to be gay, our teen writers say schools, teachers and students all need to do their part.