September – October 1999 Issue

In the wake of school violence, the media made all teens look disturbed, depressed and evil, but when adults do something wrong, it’s an isolated incident

I am a disabled teen. I had a brain bleed, and I was born premature. As a result, I have

A lesson plan to go with: “The media reflects complicated teen realities” by Michelle Goodman; “The media distorts teens,” by Gohar Galyan; “Adults commit more crimes than teens,” by Sarah Gustafson.

published September-October 1999.

Anchor Maureen O’Boyle describes how to make it in the competitive world of broadcast journalism.

Essay contest with letters to parents.

Tips for young journalists.