Elizabeth Lanier
 
I saw her the other day. It was strange, seeing her after so many years. She looked different, so changed, I was sure I was wrong. But something in her eyes or her mannerisms assured me I wasn't mistaken.

We asked students at Bayside High School in Virginia Beach:
 
What are the most interesting fashion trends you've seen in your school lately?
- Compiled by Lauren Roth
 
"Bright neon colors. A lot of people mix and match - yellow, purple, orange, green, hot pink. Both guys and girls."
 -Jordan Bussey,16, junior
 

By Tanaya McLemore Teen correspondent

“All of the Above” is an interesting book based on a true story about a group of four seventh-grade, inner-city kids who work together on a math project.

The project is to build the world’s largest tetrahedron to get in the “Guinness Book of World Records.” The story shows life through the perspective of each child.

We asked students at Salem High School in Virginia Beach: How will the election of Barack Obama as the next president affect your life? – Lauren Roth

“If he makes it easier to get student loans, that would have a very positive effect on me. A lot of his ideas I can relate to.” Ahsan Ford 17, senior 

Keith W. Zirkle
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There’s cruel irony in high school . Take, for example, the valedictorian. Isn’t she (or he) supposed to be a formulaic bookworm?

We asked seniors at Churchland High School in Portsmouth: Does it matter how far away your college will be? – Cheryl Ross

“I’m an only child, so I would want to stay somewhat close, but not so close that it’s in (my) backyard.” Ashley Cornell 17 

“I really want to stay near home because everything is here, and this is where I grew up.”

By Kelsey Quidley 757 Correspondent   I voted. And I have the sticker to prove it.   I woke up this morning, did my hair (you never know when a photo opportunity may occur) and got dressed in one of my favorite outfits. I headed out the door to the polls, which happened to be in the middle of nowhere.

By Morgan Howerton 757 Correspondent

With the presidential election hours away, to say there has been a great deal of excitement is an understatement.

PRE-ELECTION DAY Kelsey voted! Read her about her experience By Kelsey Quidley Teen correspondent

As I sit here and contemplate the meaning of democracy and government, it suddenly hits me that I can vote. I am about to be part of our future. It’s pretty awesome.

In honor of Halloween, we asked students at the Pruden Center for Industry and Technology in Suffolk:
What is your favorite scary movie?
– Hattie Brown Garrow

“I don’t like scary movies because nowadays it’s with a lot of gore and it looks very realistic.”
Raven Dickerson
16, junior