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By Maya-Catherine Popa, 23, reporting from New York, NY, on hybrid songwriting that makes her sing
First there was MTV's Hip Hopera based on Bizet's Carmen. We couldn't help but watch it: Wyclef Jean as a crystal ball reader and Beyonce-anything is enough enticement. Then R. Kelly released the notorious "Trapped in the ...
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By Cammi Henao, 18, reporting from Chicago on a brand that delivers the always-stylish, never-boring basics
Throughout high school, I loved the inexpensive clothes that changed to match the trends and accordingly had a lifespan of about six months. Half my closet was from Forever21. It worked for me. I could always incorporate something new ...
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By Jordyn Turney, 21, reporting from San Diego on her five favorite books of the year
Choosing some of the best teen books is never easy—and 2011 was a year with some stiff competition. Even in this post-Hunger Games era, there were serious contenders, both as parts of series or one-off titles. But these five books take the title for me. They ...
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By Zulay Regalado, 22, reporting from Miami, FL, on her conversation with an incredible 16-year-old photo talent
Tess Mayer, 16, counts actor Andrew Garfield and model Devin Aoki among her list of hopeful photo subjects—not to brush with celebrity, but more to unbrush it. "I think it would be really interesting to see their actual ...
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By Charlotte Steinway, 23, reporting from New York City on Tom Ford's lush new lip look
The other day, my coworker—selfless editor that she is—offered, "Hey, anyone want any of these new lipsticks I've been sent?" The box was emblazoned with the magical words "Tom Ford." It nearly gleamed.
Obviously I jumped at the ...
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By Zoe Mendelson, 21, reporting from New York City on an easy way to bank better and support your community
Bank Transfer Day is coming up—this Saturday, November 5. Now you may not think of your personal savings, or lack thereof, as having a big impact on the global financial system. But they do.
Here's the idea behind it: Big, ...
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By Charlotte Steinway, 23, reporting from New York City on the T.Mom tricks and treats
Two years ago I went as Lady Gaga for Halloween. Last year I was Ke$ha. This year I'll be going as Taylor Momsen. Let's just say I like channeling pop-star blondes wearing little to no pants? For those of you who don't know, Ms. Momsen—of the ...
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By Cindy Morand, 22, interviewing inspirational author Lori Hope, from New York City
As Seth Rogan's and Joseph Gordon-Levitt's characters so spot-on remind us in 50/50, cancer touches young people's lives, too—whether it's a friend, a parent, a teacher, an aunt or uncle, a neighbor, a grandparent with the disease. (Will Reiser, ...
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By Jordyn Turney, 21, interviewing Odd Girl Out author Rachel Simmons, from San Diego, CA
I've been recommending Rachel Simmons' incredible Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls since I first read it years ago. This is a book that I can honestly say has changed my life—and it's just been revised and updated with a ...
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By Zulay Regalado, 22, reporting from Miami, FL, on a whole new dimension of Glee
No need to anxiously TiVo the past two seasons of Glee to enjoy Glee 3D, the movie. All you need is a pair of 3D glasses, tickets ASAP (it's currently in theaters for a limited time!) and an appreciation for good voices and music. If you feel you might burst ...