Teen Ink Magazine,
October 2004 :
Opinion Articles
A Society of War by Matt S., Smithfield, RI The soldier ran through the night armed with a machine gun and a 12-inch blade. As he reloaded his weapon, an enemy tank emerged from a bush and incinerated him. A meek voice laughed ... Continue...
Campaign Lies & Dollar Signs by Steven H., Freeport, IL The scent of green powers me Promises I promise not to keep Keep on smiling Lies leaking out the cracks of my teeth. But I'll kiss another baby And profit from the weak.
Cast That Ballot by Lindsay M., Mesquite, TX On November 2, 2004, we the people of The United States get to exercise a freedom that has been a part of this great country since 1790 when the Constitution became fully operative ... Continue...
Halloween - a Harmless Holiday? by Kristen W., Balch Springs, TX Halloween is seen as a harmless holiday when children can dress up as anything from firemen to zombie cheerleaders and get loads of candy. This day has been so glorified that this dangerous holiday seems like an innocent celebration ... Continue...
March On, Soldier by Folake D., Bellwood, IL What is left to fight for when families are torn, villages burn in flames, the flag no longer flies, and all you feel is pain? ... Continue...
Out of Focus by Brittany B., Riverside, CA America is at war. We are at war to protect our highest ideals, our basic moral beliefs and the lives of our citizens. At home and abroad, Americans find our way of life threatened and faced with issues that tear us apart ... Continue...
Slaves to Machines by Gemma L., WIlmington, DE Calculators - these small, simple and inexpensive computers are useful for solving everyday problems. We use them when we shop, file our taxes or have algebra homework. They are helpful when we need to find square roots in a snap or are converting measurements ... Continue...
The State of Youth by Jenna P., Milford, CT Often I listen to my mother and her friends discuss their views on what is happening in the world. They take turns between sips of tea to contribute their two cents into the melting pot of critique ... Continue...
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