Teen Ink

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Picture Street

By Beau W., Goreville, IL

Time will reveal everything I want to know now. I wish time was just the name of a street. I’d drive a black car up and down time. I’d be happy. (more »)

The cool breeze sifts through my limbs, slipping and sliding through unexplored parts. For a moment the rest of the world slips away, scrubbed clean and absolved by the waves. I’d like to dive into that ocean, feel the water crash down on me,... (more »)

Breakup Letter

By Fuocotanzer, Jacksonville, FL

Dear Windows Internet Explorer, Our relationship has been strained for a long time. Of course, it’s not all your fault, nor is it all mine. Our intermediary is also to blame: my hated Gateway (insert string of numbers hidden somewhere on the... (more »)

Skateboarder Tony Hawk

By Jeff H., Wexford, PA; Jiadai L., Stony Brook, NY and David G., New City, NY

As a child, Tony Hawk was a self-described nightmare. He was nine years old when his brother changed his life by giving him his first skateboard.At age 14 he turned pro, and by age 16 Tony Hawk was the best... (more »)

Sexting: Know the Facts

By Katie B., Auburn, NY

High-tech has created a new low. The term “sexting” is a combination of the words sex and texting, and refers to the practice of sending sexually explicit photos electronically, mainly by cell phone. The incidents of sexting have... (more »)

Miles to Go by Miley Cyrus

By TaylorSwiftMusic4Life, Ada, MI

Miles to Go took me on a road trip through the life of a girl I thought I already knew everything about. Boy, was I wrong. With every sentence, I felt like Miley was talking to me, having a sister-to-sister chat. She wrote this book with her... (more »)

lurid smile

By rshank, San Jose, CA

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Champlain College

By Jenn R., Attleboro, MA

Burlington, VT: Choosing a college is the most challenging, stressful, and complex decision seniors make. It will define where they are, what they study, and who they may become. The list of things to consider when picking a college seems... (more »)