Teen Ink Magazine,
November 2004 :
CollegeEssays Articles
A Simple Piece of Paper by Amy L., Middletown, CT "Sign this paper if you don't like Ms. Strom," the note said. I looked up at my classmates whose eyes were all on me. I glanced at my teacher as she pleasantly taught the afternoon class. History, math, science, I could not focus ... Continue...
I Am a ... by Alyson E., The Woodlands, TX I am a teenager. I am ignorant, illiterate and irresponsible. I lie, cheat, steal and hate for no apparent reason. I am rude, inconsiderate and, to all appearances, completely lost. I have never known failure, loss or despair ... Continue...
The Brass Button by Donnamira B., Arvada, CO Arvada, with its commonly mispronouncedsecond a, is a fairly unremarkable suburban city with unmistakablecow-town roots and a general, somewhat depressing, conservative aura ... Continue...
The Day by Blair H., Red Bank, TN, The day was gray and smelled of rain, and I had come from the future to warn the people of the past ... Continue...
The Rules by Sabella M., Miami, FL How has your family history, culture or environment influenced who you are?
Never touch the hand railings. Don't stare at people. Try to sit next to a lady on a crowded bus. Walk quickly and don't look around. Don't walk barefoot outside, there could be glass ... Continue...
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