September – October 2000 Issue

Eating disorders seem to revolve around weight loss, yet often have deeper underlying reasons and can be associated with depression

Presidential candidates’ views on five key issues.

Crenshaw Charter High students give their opinions on what they would change if they were elected president.

We should all be involved in making the world a better place—and here are profiles of three young people who have made a difference. Ana Fernandez fought to have construction finished on Belmont HS. Ardashes Kasskhian went from a campaign volunteer to campaign director. Areen Ibanosian organized an art exhibit to commemorate the Armenian Genocide.

Maybe merit pay would help, says Alexandra, 16.

At The Beat’s Summer Jam, it seemed like the crowd ignored the best artists and gave all the attention to whoever had a hit single at the time.

Overcoming shyness, surviving to 16 and doing well in school are what our essay contest winners are most proud of.

As artists sue to keep their music from being given away for free on the Internet, teens must decide whether to continue downloading their stolen songs.

Richard describes why he is against downloading.

How Suzanna, 18, snuck the truth about her school into her valedictorian speech