The Right to Bear Arms. Throughout history, proven through facts, promised by the constitution, as Americans we have the right to carry weapons.
By Zack Spratt, Paw Print, Collingswood High School, Collingswood, NJ - 2/23/10
Source: my.hsj.org

Job Losses in Michigan Affecting Teenagers. In the past six years, Michigan has lost approximately 336,000 jobs, most of which were in manufacturing. These people have turned to the jobs normally held by teens.
By Meli Daly, Gold Star Reporter, Zeeland East High School, Zeeland, MI - 3/1/10
Source: my.hsj.org

Treating Education as a Serious Business. Because of keen competition from other parts of Asia, Hong Kong now needs to invest more in its education services. (Free Login Required. This article is posted on the Opinion page in the "Over To You" section.)
By Mandy Chan, Young Post, Heep Yunn School, Hong Kong - 3/4/10
Source: Young Post, South China Morning Post

Washington Babies Continue to Cry. Most people would be able to guess that a lot of arguing goes on within the chambers of Congress, but what we have going on now is absolutely ridiculous.
By Bradley W. Parks, Ro-Hi-Ti, Ross High School, Hamilton, OH - 2/18/10
Source: my.hsj.org

The Trials of Being Accepted into College and Paying for It. Whether or not they can afford the high price tag ultimately decides what college students will attend in the fall.
By Sika Degbo, The Raider, Eleanor Roosevent High School, Greenbelt, MD - 2/26/10
Source: my.hsj.org

Irresponsible Parents Encourage Teen Drinking. As American social norms change, adults are becoming less able to say "no" to their kids in cases regarding alcohol.
By Margaret Cross, The Panther's Prey, Bartlett High School, Bartlett, TN - 2/2/10
Source: The Panther's Prey

Sleep Deprivation a Problem for Teens. Based on a sleep study of teenagers conducted by the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, nearly 20 percent of high school students fall asleep in one class each year.
By Matt Connor (graphic by Sam Bice), The Blazer, Timberline High School, Lacey, WA - 2/2/2010
Source: my.hsj.org

Moral Corruption in Politics Leads to Public Resentment. In recent years, politician's moral corruption has caused many Americans to resent or ignore politics.
By Erin Pelletier, The Falcon Flyer, Briar Woods High School, Ashburn, VA - 2/2/2010
Source: my.hsj.org

A Time To Be Counted. I believe that teens should encourage their families to fill out the census. It’s simple and doesn’t take much time. Those 10 minutes will have a long-lasting effect on your community.
Ernesto Pineda, 12th grade, Animo Film and Theatre Arts Charter HS, Los Angeles, CA - 1/22/2010
Source: www.layouth.com

Who Knew We Had Rights? Students' rights may also be limited by the school's overall goal, to educate. The educational process is the school’s first priority, and anything that interferes with this process can be suppressed.
By Ishmael Robertson, The King's Page, Rufus King IB High School, Milwaukee, WI - 2/2/2010
Source: my.hsj.org

Helicopter Parents: Do They Hover Too Much? Over the last decade, there has been an increase in the amount of influence parents have over their children's lives.
By Jeremy Cloutier, The Pony Express, Stillwater Area High School, Stillwater, MN - 2/5/10
Source: The Pony Express

Field Narrows in New Orleans Mayoral Election. On Feb. 6, New Orleans residents will vote in a primary mayoral election to replace outgoing Mayor Ray Nagin.
By Bridget Rogers, Irish Eyes, Grace King High School, Metarie, LA – 2/2/2010
Source: my.hsj.org