Movie reviews: 80s movies

Our staff writers love Sixteen Candles, Better Off Dead and Do the Right Thing.

Inspired to write

After Daisy, 17, read a poem by Sylvia Plath, she became her literary idol.

Teens react to Barack Obama’s re-election

These Los Angeles teens were thrilled when Barack Obama won re-election against Republican Mitt Romney and they share their hopes for his second term.

We deserve safe parks

These teens say they wish security was better so they could use them more.

Glossary of political terms

Confused by the language of the candidates and media? Emily did some research to figure out what words like “filibuster,” “liberatrian,” and “conservative” actually mean.

In defense of my faith

Hanifati, 18, wants people to know that Islam is a peaceful faith.

Get on board the Expo Line

Austin says, 16, there’s lots to do along the new light rail line that connects Culver City to downtown L.A. WITH PHOTO GALLERY