A Suggestion by Brandi R., Wahiawa, HI Why not have a book about teens dealing with drugissues? In a positive manner, of course. You could have facts and things, butinclude stories from teens who have done drugs, or watched their friends andfamily do them ... or even die from them. Continue...
Aristocratic Athletics by Missy G., Ludlow, VT After reading Stacy E.'s "Aristocratic Athletics" in the March issue, we were deeply offended by the berating of the value of athletics in high schools. Continue...
Gullibility by Joalton N., San Antonio, TX I disagree with the sentiments expressed in this piece. Gullible people are half-witted fools who deserve to be crushed. Being gullible is like leaving yourself open to attack. Everyone can be your enemy. I used to be gullible, so I know. Continue...
My Hell by Anonymous, Wethersfield, CT People never change. Or do they? That's a question I often ponder. I can honestly say that some do. As for Steve M., I can relate to his story. My hell was also elementary school, where kids focused on my fatness. Continue...
My Order of Protection by Anonymous, PA I'm pleased to hear you got your PFA (protection from abuse). I know how hard it is to need to protect yourself from a family member. Continue...
The Duct Tape Queen and The Road to College by Emily K., Euclid, OH I wholeheartedly agree with Linda L.'s comments about the unfair and often ridiculous ways in which some scholarships are awarded. Reading "The Duct Tape Queen Attends Harvard" confirmed just how hard it is to win a scholarship. Continue...
The Truth by Katelyn C., Hull, MA "The Truth" was an excellent, well-written story that made some very strong arguments against suicide.
A lot of teens feel down about themselves and some do think about how to kill themselves. Continue...
Where Has All the Music Gone? by Caitlin C., San Antonio, TX As I read "Where Has All the Music Gone?" I couldn't help but become enraged when Ally wrote that "rich white Republican" kids listen to ghetto music. Continue...
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