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Issue #233 (Sept/Oct 2012)
Election 2012: Our Turn
18? Vote!
The author explores several religions in her quest to find one that feels right to her and ultimately decides on no religion. (full text)
After cutting ties with a group of friends that were leading him down a bad path, Malik attends a Christian retreat. To his surprise, he quickly makes friends who respect him and share his values. (full text)
Born in the U.S. to Pakistani parents, Baaria is constantly negotiating between two very different cultures. (full text)
After attending a controversial opera about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with a group that promotes greater understanding between Muslims and Jews, Eileen realizes the importance of reaching across religious and cultural lines. (full text)
The author believes she experienced a healing miracle and vows to no longer take life for granted. (full text)
George is frustrated by the apathy he sees among his peers when it comes to voting. But he also realizes that being a good citizen is about more than voting: you also have to be informed on the issues. (full text)
Tairys provides brief biographies of the presidential candidates Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. (full text)
Julijana is so dismayed by the broken promises and scandals that seem to come with politics that she's decided not to vote. (full text)
Isaura is frustrated that her mom doesn’t take better care of herself to prevent her diabetes from getting worse. (full text)
Christine analyzes several TV shows and finds portrayals of teen sex to be exaggerated and shallow. (full text)
Have you ever had a dream that you considered especially significant? What happened in the dream? How did you interpret it, and why did you consider it insightful or important? (full text)
Use these easy-to-follow tips to help students feel confident about preparing for college. Includes a month-by-month calendar students can use during senior year to stay on top of the application process and financial aid. (full text)
The author, a Latin American immigrant, becomes intrigued by Islam and decides to convert against her parents’ wishes. (full text)
Anthony is teased when his classmates catch him reading a book for fun, but he is not embarrassed. (full text)
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