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by Maricela Ramirez, Senior, Foreman High School
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ow that the summer is over and schools are back in session, it is time for us to get our priorities back in order, all while trying to keep ourselves entertained. True Star’s Back to School issue has everything you need to do just that. In our Real Talk section, you will learn how to make the most out of your senior year, learn about the possible consequences of getting tatted, and get a few tips on how to deal with bullies.
In our fashion section, you will get schooled on all the hottest fashion trends and where you can find them in the city. In our Thru Da Wire section, you will find compelling articles on the musical mastermind, Ryan Leslie, the latest on Bobby Valentino and Asher Roth, as well as the inspiring story of the work of the Kanye West Foundation. In our Teen Biz section, you will find a helpful article on ACT prep, some tips on how to get some funds for college, some basic advice on how to build a start-up business, and much more. Our Young Love portion of the magazine has an intriguing article on whether or not you can trust someone 100% of the time, as well as a piece on what not to do after a break-up. So take some time out of your busy day to sit down and read these great articles written just for you. You can read True Star at home, with your friends, in class, or on your everyday commutes. Either way, get the inside scoop on today’s issues, fashion trends, and entertainment. Enjoy!
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Adrina Johnson Nicholas Lewis Toni Green Jamice Petty Davey Hines Tashayla Baker Quartell West-Crenshaw Michael Blair Darshi Lockett
Martin Espino Mickayla Karaczun Monica Salgado Sara Colon ShaVaughnt’e Hines Tyshaun Harris Uriel Salas Yerika Reyes Yesenia Silva
Editorial Staff Smaller Learning Communities Foreman High School Instructors Edgar Molina Chris Terry Program Assistants Adriana Rosales Jasmine Morales
Digital Media Smaller Learning Communities Morgan Park High School Instructors Joi Mitchell Rashaan Meador Program Assistant Shannon Smith
M.L. Mahaffy Alissa Montejo Amanda Nazario Bryan Williams Diana Gonzalez Elvis Benitez Fernando Garcia Ihor Redkva Jasmin Hernandez Jose Delgado Juan Martinez Julian Torres Karl Thomas Linda Macedo Maricela Ramirez Marilyn Sanchez Marlen Ortiz
Akilah Davis Akysha White Alandra Oglesby Alexis Webster Alisha Perkins Amani Stewart Byron Needham Che’Nay Thomas Christopher Browner Damaun Johnson Dariel Crowder Derrick Goodloe Devon Williams Dominique Carter Ericka Braboy Jackson Stone Jameliah Salter
Janel Pilate Joshua Harris Jovan Johnson Kelly Phillips Kyle Hayes Qiana Moore Steven Willis Tamara Dufrense Taylor Appling Trenton Arnold
Passion Jackson Ricky Powell Sherita Armstrong Tavonte Phillips Trenton Sapp Trevor Hill
Photography Staff Julian High School Instructor Deshaun Adams
Arthur Jones Ashanti Soldier Ermina Veljacic Henry Collins Markita Watts Marvin Thomas Mary Rufus-Ross Morgan Thomas Olashade’ Papoola Phylicia Schwartz Shantel Jarmon Shunda Johnson
Abigail Kingly Akyra McCray Amyrikal Adams Andre Campbell Audrienna Ramsey Breana Davis Bria Wells Corel Gray Corrine Reed Dashaun Adams Dashika Adams Deandre McCottry Desiree Shelton Elisha Smith Jeremy Jackson Joel Faulkner Joseph Brown Leah Smith Marcell Jackson Mia Maxey Naame Yisrael Nathan Willis
Radio Staff Instructor Bionce Foxx
Graphics Staff Smaller Learning Communities Crane Tech High School Instructors Corteze Townsend Polina Zionts Angela Jones Cecilia Toliver Champale Grays Christian Rogers Christian Saucedo
Conashia Martin Damitrius Sweet Darius Lee DeAndre Smith Demitrius Baggett Gabriel Ross Garland Hennings James Hudson Jaren Greene Jasmine McClain Johnquel Smart Miguel Saucedo Monica Edwards Paig Williams Patricia Whittington Prince Rule Reginald Looney Richard Carter Shameka Jones Shitakia Corbin Tomira Pryor Tyshawn Davis
Executive Directors & Founders J. Na-Tae’ Thompson DeAnna McLeary Managing Editor Edgar Molina Public Relation & Marketing Outreach Specialist Kikanza Harris Art Direction Design and Illustration Angel D’Amico-Bauer Photo Coordinator Mireya Acierto Special Projects Managers Deshaun Adams Philistine Thompson Web Content Manager Rashaan Meador Operations Manager Safiya Edwards Sales Assistant Tashay Dennie
Smaller Learning Communities
Department of Family & Support Services Youth Division
Promotions Manager Qi-Ante’ Alexander Celebrity Booker Randy C. Bonds