The media's real role
Jennifer Mason says the media is responsible for kids being exposed to inappropriate material at such a young age.
A case for banning cigarette sales
Ashley Clark, 14, from Lawrence Jr. High School, says we should put health above profits.
A Journey Into Writing
On May 26, three young writers will win the "Young Writers of the Year Award." View the work of all of the semi-finalists by clicking on the links below. Learn more about the contest.
Moira Yoe, North Yarmouth Academy: The Things Runners Carry
Erik Tasker, Deering High School: Glory Fades
Matt Powers, North Yarmouth Academy: Seaweed
Margareta Roth, Thornton Academy: Afterthought
Juliana Partridge, Catherine McAuley High School: Flowered Dresses
Amanda Osborne. Brewer High School: Oberonn
Bethany Ingraham, Richmond High School: Childhood's Whisper
Kelly Hassapelis, Searsport District High School: Nine Months in Iraq
Isla Hansen, Lewiston High School: Fiddler Boy
Matthew Gleason, Freeport High School: Out of Left Field
Tyler Francke, Presque Isle High School: My Friend Jimmy
Alanna Dick, Winthrop High School: Rainy Day
Lucas Delahanty, Cape Elizabeth High School: Blueberry Hill
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Those good Christian values
Jason Joslyn, 17, Windsor, encourages people to embrace diversity and takes anti-gay rights activists to task.
More writing
New artwork
By Liza Victoria Miller, Madison Area High School
Student Art Awards
Maine College of Art is the state sponsor of the Scholastic Art Awards, a national art competition for students in grades 7-12. The winners for the 2004 awards will be chosen in December and will be on exhibit in January 2004 at the Institute of Contemporary Art at Maine College of Art with an awards ceremony on January 17.
More about the 2004 Student Art Awards
More art
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VACATION PICS
 How are you spending your summer vacation? Don't wait until you're back in class to tell everyone. Post your vacation photos.
ROCK-OFF 22
 See profiles of all the bands, hear song samples, vote for your favorite and post messages for them here.
 Richard says: "It's good to see bands following in the footsteps of the legendary Dr Thunder. Keep it up guys."
 Talk about the Rock-Off.
BLUNT YOUTH RADIO
 What's coming on Blunt Youth Radio:
Sept 11: Relationships
WMPG 90.9, Mondays 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
(52 sec., 205K, mp3 file)
SCHOLARSHIPS
Looking for help with college costs? Find out about scholarships available to students headed to Maine colleges here.
20 BELOW 20
 See who the judges chose to recognize as the 20 standouts among the 20 Below 20 nominees.
STUDENT ART AWARDS
 The winners of MECA's Regional Scholastic Art Awards and Congressional District Art Awards have been announced. Find out more and see some of the winning entries.
BULLETIN BOARD
Check the bulletin board for events and news releases -- youth radio, writing contests, workshops and more.
IT'S A SNAP
 See who won our teen photography contest and view all of the entries.
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