From the perfect face to the perfect waist, many people have that dream. The PR Newswire stated, “More than 90 percent of girls ages fifteen to seventeen years old want to change at least one aspect of their physical appearance, with body weight ranking the highest.” This is an epidemic that not only faces teens; it can also hit adults. Even celebrities can and have suffered from low self-esteem. Some celebrities are still going through this and they change their looks through plastic surgery. Those who have faced low self esteem in their teen age years include.

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On March 16, 2008 Lincoln High sophomore student, Donnell Eric Davis was killed in a shooting on the freeway after leaving a bowling alley with friends. On December 13, 2008, Lincoln High senior student, Monique Palmer was shot and killed walking home from a party in Valencia Park. Their deaths affected many people in the community. Friends and families of both victims had to face the reality that their loved ones were gone. Nobody deserves to lose their loved ones in this manner, they were victims to gang violence.

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With the rising popularity of social networking sites such as Facebook and Myspace, many people, especially students, are spending more time on the Internet. Now, friends can talk to each other without the need to call or meet anywhere. Social networking literally allows the exchange of messages within a split-second. Social networking also allows people to meet new friends. But there is a dark side of social networking that is very visible, yet people don’t take it too seriously.

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Do you think you make a difference?   Well you do. Every vote counts. Are you 18 years of age or older and registered to vote?  Then you are eligible to vote for the Nov. 2 election.

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