A girl from Chicago's Altgeld Gardens housing project talks about high school, murder and the long walk home
By Anonymous Oct 19, 2009
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Why the classic '80s musical won't translate in an era of instant celebrity, YouTube and "American Idol"
By Julie Klausner
September 25, 2009
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My mother's family is out of control. I'd like to rescue one promising member without being swallowed up
By Cary Tennis
August 21, 2009
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Fox's hysterical new comedy captures the countless absurdities of high school show choir -- and so much more.
By Heather Havrilesky
May 19, 2009
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In HBO's imported Australian hit "Summer Heights High," comedian Chris Lilley tackles high school in all of its absurd, disturbing glory.
By Heather Havrilesky
November 7, 2008
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She has persecution complexes and paranoia, which is why she won't see a doctor!
By Cary Tennis
June 8, 2009
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One chum is working on a cure for cancer; one has started his own political party. All this overachieving is giving me status anxiety.
By Cary Tennis
December 4, 2008
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Your 20th high school reunion is a reminder that you actually can go home again. But as you suck in your gut, ask yourself this: Do you want to?
By Darin Strauss
October 20, 2008
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I don't know what my friends are talking about, and I don't know what my problem is.
By Cary Tennis
October 7, 2008
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In the HBO documentary "Baghdad High," four high schoolers film their lives in a war zone.
By Sarah Hepola
August 5, 2008
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Something slipped out of my mouth in junior high and it has bothered me all this time. Is it too late?
By Cary Tennis
July 25, 2008
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Forget Zac Efron and his singing, dancing friends. These real, live high-school musical videos deserve a standing ovation.
By Mark Schone
June 12, 2008
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My experience contradicts what I have been taught. I feel guilty and alone.
By Cary Tennis
January 18, 2008
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Denver school board considers family-friendlier policy for pregnant students.
By Lynn Harris
January 9, 2008
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In their own dark and funny words, four teenage girls tell us everything we need to know about sex, parents and gym class.
By Carey Dunne, Eliza Appleton, Emma Considine, Deborah Kim
November 7, 2007
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I'm disturbed to see this 16-year-old girl pretending to be a slut!
By Cary Tennis
October 31, 2007
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Audiofile reveals the perfect songs for a high schooler's big night.
May 31, 2007
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The low-rated but brilliant drama "Friday Night Lights" needs a Hail Mary pass from NBC if it's going to see a second season.
By Heather Havrilesky
March 7, 2007
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Author Jeremy Iversen went undercover as a high school student. The experience taught him about text messaging and steroids -- and the failures of U.S. education policy.
By David Kent Randall
October 3, 2006
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I'm not ashamed of him, but I think he'll be bored and make me nervous.
By Cary Tennis
May 31, 2006
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I asked the director if I could get rid of them, but it looks like I'll be editing a pack of morons.
By Cary Tennis
May 22, 2006
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My best friend since seventh grade is acting weird and I don't know what to do.
By Cary Tennis
May 16, 2006
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Following a number of high-profile sex abuse scandals, high schools across the country have begun carefully policing teacher-student relationships. But is this new vigilance keeping the most committed teachers from doing their best?
By Sarah Karnasiewicz
April 27, 2006
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At the world championships of high school debate, teenage Demosthenes spouted off about sex, politics and house parties.
By Mark Oppenheimer
April 10, 2006
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Afraid he'd blow it, my ex-husband didn't want to coach our daughter. He changed his mind -- and we all won.
By Susan Straight
December 7, 2005
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