Editor’s Letter Jessica Jackson Junior Morgan Park
Ready or not, spring is here, and once again, True Star is back with a new issue. While looking fresh this spring, you can enjoy the newest issue of True Star which introduces music lovers to some of the new talent that the Windy City has to offer. The up-and-coming artists featured in this issue include Lil Bibby, MoBo The Great, Max Wonders, Jean Deux and Spenzo who is our cover story. Catch up on the latest in teen conversations by reading our Real Talk section, which asks readers if the reign of the black R&B artist is over. Also, read up on selfies and how they can affect your self-esteem. Our Tech section spotlights the new Google Glass gadget. Will you be one of the first to rock a pair? If you listen to music all the time, read up on what the negative effects of having earphones too loud can do to your hearing. Thinking about breaking it off with your bae? We give you a few good reasons why you should do it in our Young Luv section. If you are still thinking about a college major, take a look at the Teen Biz section to learn about some business majors that might be a match for you. In our Inside & Out section, you will read about a courageous breast cancer survivor and the horrible side effects of skin bleaching. Finally, basketball fans can get a full recap of what went down at this year’s McDonald’s All-American Game. The article spotlights athletes who many believe are legends in the making. We hope you enjoy our articles, and thank you all for the love and support for our magazine. Make sure you get out and enjoy the spring weather – once you’ve finished reading True Star of course. PLEASE LET US KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS ON TRUE STAR MAGAZINE Letters to True Star • 1130 South Wabash • Suite 302 • Chicago, Il 60605-2717 Letters become the property of True Star and may be edited for publication. EMAIL soundoff@truestarmagazine.com
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Executive Directors J. Na-Tae’ Thompson & DeAnna McLeary-Sherman Managing Editor Marti Parham Assistant Editor Lenox Magee Art Direction Design and Illustration Angel D’Amico-Bauer Promotions Manager DeShaun Adams Special Projects Manager Philistine Thompson Web Content Manager Joi Mitchell Editorial Assistant Alexander Stockstell Web Content Assistant Henry Collins Promotions Assistant Daneisha Goodman Digital Media at South Shore Int College Prep Instructor: Kamaya Thompson Derrick Allen Angelina Patrick David Foster Michael Green Ronald Hampton Ashley Little Christian Moore Jahmanley Needham Raquan Thompson Dorothy Usher Jalica Usher Editorial at Thorton Fractions South Instructor: Evan Moore Jaylin Holland Diavian Curry Nahshon Kelly Jr. Tierra Carpenter Jeanetta Roland John Guydon Braxton Washington Radio Broadcasting at Chicago State Univ Instructor: Trey Da Choklit Joc Assistant: LaSandra Spencer Donnell Ashford Marcus Bommon Tytiana Coats Joshua Coleman Jasmine Davis Terrance Fullilove Morgan Hall Arianna Kelley-Lomax Jacqueline Kidd Julian King Tahira Moon Shazea Nathan Kennedy Pulliam Amber Sample DeQuann Vaughn Denzel Washington Brian Williams-Alexander Graphic Design at Harper High School Instructor: Polina Zionts Christopher Allen Antwan Bailey Antwainette Broadway Crystal Garcia Briana Green Brandon Hurt Daniel McGary Juwana Mitchell Mack Owens, Breanna Swift Nyzerria Walker
Freelance Graphic Design Team Aaron Christopher Flowers Anshaunti Hillery Devanta Hillery Pierre Seaton Channa Smith Editorial at Morgan Park HS Instructor: Marti Parham Briana Amerson Eddie Baker Dashaniqua Bond Jacob Bonds Kenneth Booker Kayla Edwards Alexis Estes Ahnnyshia Hibler Jessica Hickman Jessica Hill Jackson Ahlexzandra Kokuro Lauren Randle BreNae Scott Tionna Smith Makela Vaughn Christopher Watkins TF North Editorial Instructor: Lenox Magee Cyara Ward Makiyah Thurman Tamela White Bianca Trice Shacara Shaw Skye Simmons Reyona Warrior Seirra Goode Jada Gibbs Karina Stevens Cassady Jackson Dontrey Beane Maya McReynolds Aminah Rollins Amy Salgado Ariel Powell Darius McBride Freelance Editorial Instructor: Lenox Magee Assistant: Alexander Stockstell Christopher Brown Kristin Brown Maya Bryant Kayla Crittle Akia Davis Shakrya Dunn Sade Fadahunsi Nami Gallardo Samantha Garcia Staiden (Aiden) Pipes Vinessa Russell Mina Waight Michael Walton