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Radiate Everything You Are
Miranda Sherman tackles one of the most passionate debates that ever was: "Lennon or McCartney?"
[March 23, 2005]
Those good Christian values
Jason Joslyn, 17, Windsor, encourages people to embrace diversity and takes anti-gay rights activists to task.
[Feb. 12, 2004]
The Kid Who Smiled and Said "Hi"
Jessica Desmond, 18, Sanford High School, writes about and to her friend Justin Leslie, 17, on his May 3 birthday. Leslie was killed in a snowmobile accident in January.
[May 7, 2003]
The Regular Guy's Guide to the Above Average Girl
Miranda Sherman, 16, Old Orchard Beach, offers some advice to guys: girls love power trips but they really do have a sweet side.
[February 12, 2003]
Senior Year: A Time To Remember
Heather Dudley, 18, Sanford, writes about the shock and grief felt by Sanford teens after Justin Leslie, 17, was killed in a snowmobile accident.
[January 11, 2003]
The Stage
Kae Sousa,Maine School of Science and Mathematics, uses the stage to escape the yells and screams of daily life and enter another time, place, school and family.
[October 30, 2002]
My Father, My Life
Kae Sousa,Maine School of Science and Mathematics, found strength in adversity by watching her dad combat cardiac arrest.
[October 21, 2002]
Tennis, anyone?
Katie Sullivan, senior, Old Orchard Beach High School, cast aside dignity to play on the tennis team despite a lack of coordination and a need to win.
[June 11, 2002]
Prom night
Katie Sullivan, senior, Old Orchard Beach High School, writes about losing sanity, fingernails and brain cells for a evening of false mutual admiration.
[May, 2002]
Baby, Run it Over!
Katie Sullivan, senior, Old Orchard Beach High School, says her time "caring" for her
"Baby Think It Over" doll was a nightmare. Does a plastic baby really need an auntie?
[Apr. 10, 2002]
A theatre employee's "Guide to the Movies"
Jason Talbot, 19, Cumberland, has some lessons to help you become a better movie-theatre goer. Bring lots of money, pick up your trash, and believe what you see.
[Mar. 27, 2002]
Standardized tests miss the mark
Jamie Roper, 17, Kennebunk High School, writes about the worrisome trend to use standardized tests for graduation requirements, teacher bonuses and more.
[Mar. 27, 2002]
Popularity — its power and its effects
Michelle Gagne, 17, Randolph, writes about the harm that popular people can do by bullying and teasing people who aren't like them.
[Jan. 11, 2002]
Take the brave step from the comfortable to the unknown
Amy Olfene, 18, Minot, writes about stepping out into the world of adults, leaving the comfortable world behind and facing changes.
[Jan. 3, 2002]
An idea for a fight against tobacco
Jason Talbot, 19, Cumberland, has an idea about how to spread the message about the dangers of smoking in a more effective way: at the movies.
[May 3, 2001]
Life is worth living
A tragic death of another teen shakes a teen from Gray-New Gloucester into realizing that thoughts of suicide and depression need to be put aside.
[Mar. 23, 2001]
Provocative pre-teens
Elaine Driscoll, from Deering High School, mourns the loss of pre-teen innocence and argues that pre-teens are pushed towards sexuality too early. What do you think?
[Feb. 21, 2001]
Curing senioritis or curing childhood?
Kristen Cyr, Senior, Old Orchard Beach High School argues that it's boredom that leads to senioritis, and advocates for more choices to make senior year more interesting. What do you think?
[Jan. 26, 2001]
No sex please, we're Americans
Rachel Honeth, 17, from Portland, feels that sex education should include a lot more than teaching abstinence. What do you think?
[Jan. 18, 2001]
What gifts can a teen-ager afford?
Katey McCarthy, 15, and Anna Markow, 15, from Brunswick, give some ideas on how to buy holiday presents on a teen budget.
[Dec. 19, 2000]
Why we needed Question Six to pass
Katelyn Macare, 17, from Saco, is disturbed about equal rights in Maine, in light of last week's anti-gay protest in Kennebunk. "I feel like my own state has abandoned me," she says.
[Nov. 22, 2000]
Journey to the center of a mosh pit
Tilly Weyl, 17, from Portland, describes the energy and andrenalin rush you can get from getting inside the living, breathing organism that is a mosh pit.
[Nov. 2, 2000]
The Art of Haunting
Danielle Bourassa, a senior at Old Orchard Beach High School , goes on a haunted hayride and brings back this review.
[Oct. 25, 2000]
The circus that comes with a Vice Presidential visit
What's it like to have a Presidential candidate visit your high school? Melanie Beaudette, 17, Lewiston, reports.
[Oct. 13, 2000]
When your boyfriend goes off to college
Tilly Weyl, 17, Portland, writes about how to handle a long-distance relationship.
[Oct. 13, 2000]
Rock 'N Roll 'N Generation X
Melanie Beaudette, 17, Lewiston, writes a rock memoir for those of us born between 1981 and 1984
[Oct. 13, 2000]
The one person in my life I learned something from
and Taking a stand for the ethical treatment of animals
Essays by Heather Duquette, senior, Old Orchard Beach High School
The effect teachers have on students
An editorial by Meaghan Hunt, 14, Saco
One Summer in Maine
by Megan Moulton, 16, Massabesic High School
[Aug. 2, 1999]
The Evil Monster Man
by Amanda Davis, 14, Greely High School
[Jul. 19, 1999]
The Power of a Smile
by Amanda Davis, 14, Greely High School
[Jun. 24, 1999]
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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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