Teen Ink Magazine,
November 2005 :
Opinion Articles
Give Us a Chance by Madeline L., San Antonio, TX Every day, thousands of people are born into the world. An entire universe and lifetime lay ahead of them, filled with choices and opportunities. They briefly have a chance to be whatever they choose, but this shining wisp of freedom does not last ... Continue...
Giving Thanks for What? by Aravis M., Elk Grove, CA About 100 people step off a boat. They find a ruined village and start to build a settlement on its outline. The people of the land welcome them, giving them food and information about how to survive ... Continue...
Honor Them by Kristin B., Middletown, DE This morning as I sat in my room, gathering papers and cleaning the mess, I heard the familiar rumble of a C-5 headed to Dover Air Force Base, undoubtedly returning from Iraq with some very important cargo ... our own American heroes ... Continue...
Sitting in Sudan by Jacqueline S., Palatine, IL I caught a glimpse of a little boy Crying, scared, scarred beyond belief And to help I thought I’d listen to his story. We sat among charred rubble And words began to spew from his mouth. ... Continue...
Where Was FEMA? by Lydia P., Wethersfield, CT America is one of the most affluent, high-profile countries in the world. So, it’s always wonderful to be seen “spreading the wealth” with a country in need ... Continue...
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