Teen Ink Magazine,
October 2005 :
Opinion Articles
Gender Inequality in the Western World by Melisa Sue T., Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso Feminism is now considered obsolete: the appropriate term is “gender,” as my mother recently reminded me. I have no problem with this: feminism has attracted a certain negative aura of female sexual extremism. Continue...
i <3 kool shorthand by Ishaq F., Schertz, TX ROFL. LOL. This “kool shorthand” has become an Internet email and messaging fad, raging out of control, present in every corner of the country. It looks ridiculous and is equally difficult to decrypt. Continue...
Young men and women Dying For the sins of Powerful, ignorant men, Who hide Behind a web of lies, deceit and fear.
Our youth Being shipped off To hell, Returning In honorable coffins. Continue...
To Be or Not to Be by Jennifer B., St. Louis, MO Who are you? Your parents’ teenager. Your sibling’s nemesis. Your teacher’s pet. Your friend’s favorite make-over project. Your employer’s dedicated worker. Continue...
Wal-Mart by Jeneen G., Belmont, MI Success is earned by effort, perseverance and sacrifice. Wal-Mart is no different; its massive success started the same way. Today, however, it thrives on the sacrifices of its workers and suppliers. Continue...
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