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VOLUME 5, ISSUE 2

ARTICLES

Choate Chooses Activism
Young people are speaking out and the candidates are listening

Defying the Odds
Josh Sundquist beats cancer, loses a leg, but more importantly learns to live life in a way that many two legged people never appreciate.

Dying to Be Too Cool
Using drugs to be popular can have devastatingly deadly consequences.

French First, Religion Second
French reporter addresses the issue of “laicite,” or secularism in France that forbids students to wear religious symbols to public schools.

Hi Neda
a letter from the Iraqi Interim Government Minister of Trade giving an update on Iraq’s progress

Lasting Tributes
Creating memorials that last a life time for those who have lost loved ones in the tragedy that was Sept. 11

Leaping to Stardom
Passion to dance enables this young New York City Ballet dancer to leap to his dreams in the spotlight

Paving the Way for Global Unity
Global Kids’ Annual Conference addresses ways we can be more productive by acting globally

Sanctions: Punishment or Incentive?
Examines the effectiveness of sanctions the U.S. imposes multi-or unilaterally

Showered with Inspiration
Three college students edit book of hope and inspiration

EDITORIALS

At Issue:
Discrimination - righting the wrongs of name-slinging

Chinese Youth Create Cultural Shift
A new generation in China ushers in a whole new way of thinking and acting

A Lament
A Turkish student shares his deep shock and sadness upon learning of the suicide bombing attacks in his hometown

Historical Hatreds Give Way to Peaceful Solutions
Indian student shares his hope for a relationship between India and Pakistan

It's Your Vote
College student writes that young people have no apathy excuse

German Students Grapple with Rising Costs for College
for first time, German students face the probability of having to pay for college

Government Hypocrisy
college student argues that our beliefs must be borne out in our actions with citizens from other countries.

Haiti's Call for Solidarity: Who's Answering
addresses Haiti's political rocky road and the challenges confronting the leader of this island country

How American is Americanization
Does globalization mean Starbucks in every country -- this college reporter says, "No."

MY TURN
Editorial from the Editor in Chief -- We are at a crossroad in our human history that demands that we discover our commonalities as human beings pursuing a common destiny.

Non Violent Patriotism
college student makes the case for conscientious objection to the war

The Animated Life of Brett Greenberg
A sister highlights the many talents of her award-winning brother


The RX for Troubling Times
addresses the importance of culture when countries are confronted by terrifying tragedy

Turning Out the Youth Vote
College student writes that there are many issues that are important to young people in this election

FEATURES

Abstinence is Ignorance|
takes a look at Emergency Contraception

Choose or Lose
an interview with MTV’s VJ SuChin Pac on MTV’s Choose or Lose Campaign

Destination: Mars
how, where, and why Mars is being simulated on Earth

In Iraq, It’s Do or Die
traces the feelings of the youngest member of the Iraqi National Symphony Orchestra

In the Patriot Act We Trust?
examines the efficacy of this piece of legislation

Religion Answers the Tough Questions
World's foremost authority on Confucianism discusses the importance of the role of religion in our lives today.

Second Chances
Spokane youth discusses how young people can help their peers overcome personal issues while helping to make the community a better place to live.

MUSIC

China’s Generation X
Rock stars survive very tough times and now enjoy stardom

Exporting Pop Responsibly
an interview with Destiny’s Child’s Michelle Williams

SPORTS

Miracles Are Possible
A look back at one of the most spectacular sporting events in U.S. history