It seems as though the one thing that has been beaten into us since we could walk is the idea of making smart decisions. However, as it has become more and more apparent through examples by the teens around us, teens do not always take the advice of others.   So when it comes to considering safe sex, many teens still think "it can’t happen to me." 

As a result, more and more teenagers in America are becoming pregnant as time goes on. Statistics show a steady increase in teen pregnancy rates since the 1970s, according to the Read More

Shelton, CT high school student James Tate, who was banned from his prom due to his romantic invitation, received a tidal wave of international support via social networking, including nearly 200,000 likes on Facebook.  The administration ultimately reversed their decision and James Tate will now be able to participate in this once in a lifetime experience. 

"Sonalie Rodrigues will you go to prom with me? HMU - Tate"

Who knew such a simple sentence could spark such controversy?  Shelton senior James Tate asked his friend to prom in a completely unique way. He went onto school property early one Friday ... Read More

Egg white mask? Oatmeal face wash? Sounds crazy, doesn't it? Well, it isn't. If you have been finding that the products you buy at your local convenience store haven't been working for you, perhaps you should try looking a little closer to home. Like your kitchen. Here are nine food items you might never think to use as beauty products.

1. Cornstarch bath powder: Cornstarch is the kitchen version of baby powder so it can be used just the same. Add some dried herb leaves to the mix and put it in a food processor. Once its mixed evenly, filter ... Read More

We've all heard the term "Facebook stalking", or as referred to on urban dictionary, "A covert method of investigation, using facebook.com, good for discovering a wealth of information about people you don't actually know." Now this may sound familiar to you, mostly because everyone with an account is probably guilty of an occasional Facebook creep on another user's page. Although initially, the phenomenon of Facebook stalking may seem harmless at this point in your life, the lack of privacy this site exhibits for its members can prove to be extremely dangerous or detrimental for a user's future or career path. ... Read More

Oxygen Media and the casting director of Glee are searching the nation for talented performers to compete for a new role on Season 3 of Glee.  If you've ever dreamed of performing alongside characters like Rachel and Finn, here's your chance.

They are seeking performers who are 18+ (who can convincingly portray the role of a teenager), who also possess strong vocal, acting and dancing abilities.  These candidates will compete in a reality show for a multiple episode guest-starring role on next season on the hit Fox series, Glee.

This Glee Project will air on the Oxygen Network in June ... Read More

In today’s society, it’s become rather uncommon to come across a teenager who doesn’t own a cell phone. Among TeenVoices, 91% report that they use a cell phone regularly.  Some teens even go as far to refer to a cellular device as their own ‘personal lifeline.’ In fact, most teenagers have adopted the habit of keeping their cell phones glued to their sides, or their rapidly moving fingers at ALL times. While many students claim they need frequent access to their cherished cell phones for either security issues or improved learning techniques, cell phones have recently proven to be quite ... Read More

There's an interesting contest that started recently - Katy Perry is looking for the person who is a firework in your life.  Share your story with her and get a chance to win a trip to see her live in London.  What is a firework?  Glad you asked.

Your firework could be you.  It could be your mom, or teacher, or one of your friends.  Picking your firework is up to you.  Once you've decided on the firework in your life make a 1-3 minute video that is original, creative and inspiring.  When you have your video set, upload it ... Read More

"The man who will not read has no advantage over the man who can not read." As stated by Mark Twain many years ago, this quote still holds true to society today. The ability to read is a right to all developing teens, let alone to all adults, who live across America. Reading a book not only nourishes the mind, but also furthers learning in all fields of education. It can help you improve your grades in every field of your education. That's right, even in seemingly unrelated school topics, such as science and math. Reading also has been proven ... Read More

Recently TeenVoice sat down with actress Marissa Perry, who may be best known for playing Tracy Turnblad during the Broadway run of the hit musical Hairspray.  Marissa is also an original cast member of the musical Princesses and currently stars in The Marvelous Wonderettes at the Seven Angels Theater in Waterbury, CT.  TeenVoices submitted over 1,500 questions for Marissa, we picked the most popular and sat down with her on the set of The Marvelous Wonderettes.

Alegra in Houston, Texas wanted to know about Marissa's first time on stage.  Turns out Marissa was pulled up ... Read More

We recently asked over 1,800 TeenVoices across America what was most important to them.  The top five answers were no surprise - friends, family, school, music and money/work.  What surprised us were the results from a different question in the study - "if you were on an island for the rest of your life and could only bring one book to read, what book would you bring?"

This was a completely unaided, open-ended question where TeenVoices were free to enter anything they desired.  While we received a variety of answers, there were some clear winners.

Taking the top spot was ... Read More