Teen Ink Magazine,
March 2006 :
Community Articles
A Haven by Emily W., Wyckoff, NJ Located in the city of Patterson, New Jersey is a small building called Oasis. Founded a few years ago by my grandmother, Ann Wagner, it is a haven for women and children ... Continue...
Never Doubt by Katy C., Brookings, SD Anthropologist Margaret Mead said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” It is a common belief that no matter how hard you try, you cannot improve the world ... Continue...
Paper Cranes by Elizabeth T., Granger, IN My fingers became numb as they creased the square piece of paper into a precise shape. They had memorized the 27 steps of creating an elegant paper crane. As I glanced at a clock that read 2:15 a.m., I suddenly felt the weight of my eyelids ... Continue...
Possibilities by Faith B., Phoenix, AZ While watching “E.R.,” I realized I was able to understand bits of the jargon in the dialogue. I was very excited with my new vocabulary and knew it never would have been possible without my decision to volunteer at the hospital ... Continue...
The Power of One by Clair P., Dallas, TX When I noticed his ankles, I did not know if I should ask about his feet or just ignore their shape. My boyfriend, Austin, has congenitally small ankles that are taut, with thick skin connecting them to his scarred, high-arched feet ... Continue...
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