The art of skirts

Angela, 15, liked seeing skirts displayed as modern art at a Prada exhibit on Rodeo Drive.

Immigrant dreams

After learning how her dad struggled to come to America, Ana, 15, respects him even more.

… I always knew my parents had come here from Mexico illegally but I didn’t know any of the details. I never gave my parents’ stories much thought until the recent immigration debate. …

Pro football in Los Angeles

Seth, 15, says visiting Dallas Cowboys training camp in Oxnard is a great way to get your football fix. WITH PHOTO GALLERY.

It’s a HEAT WAVE!!!

SURVEY: L.A. Youth staff writers give their ideas on how they stay frosty when it’s anything but outside.

An amazing World Cup

Victor, 17, says that this was one of the best World Cup’s ever.

The senior prank that went too far

Causing thousands of dollars damage to Beverly Hills High and covering the halls with manure for the senior prank last year went way beyond funny, says Desiree, 17.

Is the exit exam fair?

Some students say the test is an unfair measure of what they’ve learned while others say it’s so easy that it’s a waste of time.

Flying through the air

Selina, 16, reviews Tatsu, the newest roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain.