Teen Ink Magazine,
January 2008 :
Opinion Articles
Dear Congressperson by Ben C., Mount Vernon, WA Excuse the tone of this letter, but I am angry; angry at you, at your fellow congresspeople and those of the past. I am angry to the point of frustration, and when this issue began to directly affect me and my life, I became angry to the point of action ... Continue...
Drinking Laws by Lianne H., Palatine, IL A strong belief of mine is that the drinking age should be increased. I don’t believe that at 21 most people are either mature enough or responsible enough to handle drinking. Alcohol is one of the most commonly abused drugs ... Continue...
Freedom to Sag by Kedrick W., Shreveport, LA When I was around seven years old, I began to realize that I lived in a bad neighborhood and that I was not like my friends. The main differences between us were the brands of clothes we wore and how we wore them ... Continue...
Open-Book Tests by Mykayla M., Cumberland, RI In the midst of a test, a student freezes and cringes in disappointment because she has lost her thoughts in “mid-pen.” It is not because the student didn’t study, it’s because she didn’t grasp the material ... Continue...
Watch Your Rhetoric by Robert S., Wheaton, IL Not so fast. Do not make up your mind about this essay yet. Read it patiently, evaluate its merits as well as its demerits. When that is done, make up your mind ... Continue...
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