Stories by Elizabeth Zipper
In some cities, youth are coming together to create places of their own. The Youth Space project in San Francisco hopes to act as a model for spaces in other cities.
Posted on May 14, 2002, Source: WireTap
"I'm baffled by the freedom the teens in more tolerant cities seem to have. But as I've grown up I've realized that people who see all teens as troublemakers are the norm." In this editorial, guest editor Elizabeth Zipper, talks about why she chose to focus on the issues youth face when trying to find the space to be themselves.
Posted on May 13, 2002, Source: WireTap
Zoe Trope explores the inner workings of her mind and daily grind in her new memoir "Please Don't Kill the Freshman." Read some excerpts from this a hilarious and biting look at freshman year.
Posted on Apr 2, 2002, Source: WireTap
At a time when "The American Way" involves spending more than you can afford on things you don't need, one young woman asks: Can credit cards teach you financial responsibility?
Posted on Jan 23, 2002, Source: WireTap
A PBS documentary takes a new angle on the Isreali-Palestinian conflict in the West Bank. Read about the film, the youth involved and the underlying issues behind the 6 year process of making the film.
Posted on Dec 4, 2001, Source: WireTap
