September 2006 issue

My youth group was shocked at how bad things still are, but glad that we could do our part. WITH PHOTO GALLERY.

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Brad, 17, makes intricate dragons, soldiers and guitars our of pipe cleaners. WITH PHOTO GALLERY.

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Fred’s friend died of a rare form of bone cancer, but he remembers her best as a charming, fun “Tweety Bird” with a mischievous side.

Our essay contest winner’s fear of AIDS inspired L.A. Youth to promote AIDS education by interviewing an expert from AIDS Project Los Angeles.

Katie, 16, recommends five top movie soundtracks.

L.A. Youth staffers donated 100 pounds of food and diapers to refugees in the Israel-Hezbollah war.

Machiko, 18, gives props to the quartet from England.

Tray spent years fighting until moving to a group home helped him control his rage.