Generation Why

A monthly section written by students, brought to you by the Traverse City Record-Eagle, northern Michigan's daily newspaper.

That's my name, don't wear it out As a child, I never felt comfortable saying my name. Someone would ask and too quietly or insecurely I would introduce myself. Then I would ponder the same question, wondering why on earth I was given my name. Upon hearing my name, most thought it was unique, while I found it strange.....more>>

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  New freedoms stress parents -- and kids
  There are firsts for everything, whether it is getting your first car or your first real job. Having a car and working are both a new part of my life. Parents are not the only ones that are apprehensive about these freedoms and responsibilities. Teenagers worry about the decisions they make.

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  Photo Gallery: Through the lens of students
  Generation Why now features the photography of area students. This month: West Senior High junior Brooke Shank, and St. Francis freshman Trica Martin.

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• Students of the Month: 11/03/2009
  The following have been named Students of the Month by the Kiwanis Club of Traverse City.

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• Education In Brief: 11/03/2009
  Students meet with Stratford actors; Local students perform in musical; Occidentalist hosts arts and crafts show; Area shoebox packing parties set; Paperworks offers new holiday cards; Volunteers sought for 'Good Cheer; 4-H begins new grant cycle; NMC offers ACT prep courses.

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• Education Calendar: 11/03/2009
  The Education calendar is published weekly. Submit information, at least two weeks in advance, via e-mail features@record-eagle.com; fax 946-8632; or mail to 120 W. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49684.

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  Food for thought: Meal feeds my mind
  Editor's note: Loren Wagner, now a senior at Traverse City West High School, went to Tanzania this summer with National Geographic Student Expeditions. This is a graphic account of a meal she had there.

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  Taunts had a life, history of their own
  I was one of the different ones. I was weird, strange and freaky. As a teen, these words are now a compliment, but in elementary school, they were words meant to put me in my place, to ostracize me from the group, to make me feel less human.

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  St. Francis junior takes a photo a day
  C.J. Zamarron, a junior at St. Francis High School, is taking a picture every day for a year.

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• Looking for writers, photographers
  Generation Why is looking for writing and photography from high school students in the 13-county Record-Eagle coverage area.

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