A Strange Last Name
by Dirk H., Alpine, UT
I, too, am one of the oh-so-special people with an odd name. My name is Dirk. I am not sure why or how my parents came up with it, but it sure has gotten to me, especially on the first days of school when the teachers try to pronounce it.
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A Theory on the War
by Hannah G., Sheboygan Falls, WI
I thought “A Theory on the War” was an excellent article and I agree with the author completely. While many Americans only absorb the facts that the media has selectively thrown at them, I admire the author for using accurate information in his writing.
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Being Different
by Shelby M., North Platte, NE
The story “Being Different” is a good article and it has a very important message. Being with the “in” crowd can be inconvenient and even unsafe at times. Jason G.
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Celebrity Obsession
by David C., Wethersfield, CT
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College Search
by Jillian M., Woburn, MA
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Distant Photograph
by Carisa S., Wethersfield, CT
Your magazine touches on the topics teens deal with every day, like college applications as well as health and prejudice. But the way teens address these subjects makes it easier to relate to.
My favorite sections are poetry and Pride & Prejudice.
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Evil Clown
by Angel Z., Boise, ID
I enjoy reading your health section. But I, like many teenagers, am not the healthiest. I particularly enjoyed “Evil Clown” by Jessica W. It showed the link between fast food marketers and advertisers.
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Generation Y
by Emily N., Winter Haven, FL
We are the future. The decisions we make now will affect who we become and how we impact the world around us. In “Generation Y,” Brandi talks about the pitfalls of our generation.
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Hair of the Damned
by Kelly N., Dell Rapids, SD
After reading “Hair of the Damned” I felt such sympathy for Maia Shoham. People are always making fun of my extremely long, staticky hair. It has always been like that, no matter what I do to it.
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Ode to Michael Jordan
by Garrett H., North Platte, NE
This article says it all about basketball, sports, and champions. I also get a certain feeling before a game and don’t want the ball passed to me. But when I get the ball, all my nerves disappear - I do well under pressure.
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Organ Donors Save Lives
by Camilia F., Vineyard Haven, MA
I thought this article was very informative. If you’ve lost a loved one, you know what it feels like. Why put other people through the same thing if you can prevent it by donating organs? If we help each other, fewer people will die.
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SADD
by Marisa R., Dell Rapids, SD
That is so cool - a club for high school kids who are against drugs, alcohol, smoking, and any other decision that could be harmful to them. Having parents sign a contract saying they will pick you up, no matter what, no questions asked, is a good idea.
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Six Months
by Emmy K., No. Platte, NE
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Stewart ‘08
by Alexandria K., Wethersfield, CT
The article “Stewart ‘08,” about electing a comedian president, peaked my interest. I will be eligible to vote in the next presidential election, and I realize I want to cast an educated vote.
Frannie U.
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Talk to Me
by Sabrina C., Boston, MA
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Taste the Rainbow
by Mai O., Phoenix, AZ
I totally agree with Jill G. in “Taste the Rainbow.” I was surprised at American food when I came here this year from Japan. I thought teenagers were not interested in eating. Pizza or hamburgers for lunch? How do they absorb vitamins? I am still wondering.
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Teen Ink
by Rebecca B., Marietta, GA
Most people like me never win much of anything. Yet we enter contests anyway on the off -chance that maybe, just maybe, we might actually get noticed, just once.
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The Best
by Valorie N., Center, KY
I think that Teen Ink is the best. I love to read about what other people think and stories about things that are similar to experiences I have had.
Throughout my life I have experienced things that most couldn’t even imagine relating to.
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Time and Life
by Meredith E., Phoenix, AZ
I wholeheartedly agree with Eddy T.’s article, “Time and Life.” It totally changed the way I view things in life. I am not much of a risk taker, but this article has shifted my way of thinking. It says, “When you see an opportunity, take it.
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What Next?
by Justin D., Cedar Hills, UT
Flipping through Teen Ink, the title “What Next?” jumped out at me. The author was describing options after high school and choosing between the military, college, and a job.
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Why Can’t Sports Be Sports?
by Caty J., Phoenix, AZ
I really enjoyed reading Ryan’s piece about parents taking the fun out of sports for their children. I can totally relate to this because after years of playing softball, I have realized that are two sides to sports: the athletic and the political.
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You Have to Tell
by Samantha T., Wethersfield, CT
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You Have to Tell
by Zack K., Boise, ID
The article “You Have to Tell” is right. You have to report sexual abuse or assault as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the worse you will feel about it. It happened to a close friend, and she was an adult.
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