Teen Ink Magazine,
October 2004 :
Feedback Articles
Art by Gabriel F., Springfield, MA In your June issue, the one thing that completely grabbed my eyes was the art.
As I skimmed through the website, I noticed a lot more pictures, too, some hand-drawn art and many creative pieces that really impressed me and my class ... Continue...
Do You... by Dominic F., Willits, CA Do you really read our submissions? If you do, write a response in the next issue so I know you do. I just gotta know.
Editor's Note: Yes, Dominic, we really do read all the submissions, each and every one.
Editorial Procedures by Eldon K., Rockford, MI Let me start off by saying I love your magazine. Itgives many kids in my advanced language arts class a place to send theirwork.
I have a few concerns about the note you send to submitting writers ... Continue...
Gay Marriage in the US by Adriana F., No. Platte, NE I completely agree with Brittanie S. I think homosexuals have the same rights as heterosexuals, and I don't think it will change our country in any harmful way if they are allowed to marry ... Continue...
Gay Marriage in the US by Dan G., Arvada, CO As you may know, gay marriage is one of the most controversial subjects today. I happen to disagree with gay marriage and here's why. I've seen gay people, on TV and in real life, and I have no problem with them but I don't like the idea of them getting married ... Continue...
Gay Marriage in the US by Haley V., Glendale, AZ I would like to take my time and applaud Brittanie S. for her outstanding opinion submission entitled "Gay Marriage in the U.S." With a Catholic upbringing and attending Catholic schools have taught me why gay marriage is considered "wrong ... Continue...
Hurt by Andrew T., El Dorado, KS I have been inspired to write after reading "Hurt" by Carly S. of Califon, New Jersey. Coming from a small midwestern town, I see this kind of prejudice every day. And just like Carly, nothing disgusts me more ... Continue...
Idea by Mindy W., Phoenix, AZ You should have a Teen Ink Creator of the YearContest. Have awards for the top poet, fiction writer, photographer, etc. Winnersshould attend an awards banquet and then help select the winner for the followingyear ... Continue...
Longer, Please by Megan D., Alexandria, SD I was wondering if you would include longer pieces in the magazine. By that I mean ones that are about three-quarters of a page ... Continue...
War on Terrorists? by Heath S., Willits, CA I am an Army-bound teenager. That's my dream: to go into the military and fight my butt off for my country. I have a cousin in the Army now which is where I will be pretty soon ... Continue...
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