Has the thought of ever out growing Mtv ever cross your mind? Has Mtv started to target Generation Y and thrown their ever faithful Generation X to the dogs? Melanie Burkes takes a look at the new face of Mtv and tries to find where Generation X still fits in.

Star Wars: Episode II-Attack of the Clones Soundtrack
by Brad DeMaagd

Grab your light sabers, charge your blasters, and adjust your hair buns folks because Star Wars is back! Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones hits theaters May 16, 2002. Before you head off to this more than anticipated film, Brad DeMaagd gives us a sneak peek at the latest soundtrack.

 

Voting: Generation Without A Voice
by Susan Hollis

Did you vote in the 2000 Elections? As a member of Generation X, odds are the answer is no, and unfortunately you are not alone. Nearly 60% of Americans between the ages of 18 and 34 did not make it to the voting booth during the last presidential election. This uncommonly high percentage of political inactivity within our generation illustrates a destructive trend toward voter apathy, and if we continue to maintain this level of indifference, then in the future our generation will be without any significant political voice.

Generation "I"
by Jennifer Martin

Has Generation X turned into a selfish generation consumed with its own affairs? Or has it come full circle in the knowledge that if "I am happy and healthy then you will be happy and healthy too." Is there a reasonable argument for the generations before us to change our 'X' to an 'I'?

Bush's Energy Policy and the ANWR.
by Susan Hollis

SUV vs. ANWR. The Democrats have turned down the ANWR related portion of Bush's energy policy this past April. Does this mean that the United States can't/won't wean itself from its unsatisfiable appetite for Arab oil? Isn't it wiser to spend American money in the good old U. S. A. if we have the resources? Our Congress must not think so, not even if it means breaching national security or strengthening the economy by offering 1,000's of new jobs.

Advice: On the Other Hand
with Advice Columnist Mike Tancredi and Veronica Gross

Ah . . . love online, it seems to be happening all the time. They chat, they meet, but what happens when you are afraid to reveal the real you in the real world. Mike and Veronica help a reader with this perplexing dilemma. Also, our fabulous advising duo gives some helpful advice to another reader who exclaims, "Help! I dumped a cheat but now his fling won't stop harassing me!"

Us and Them: Homeland Security
by Valerie Howland

It's the Information Age and everyone has their hand in the cookie jar. It is so bad that most people police every bit of information they give out so that they avoid theft of things like Social Security numbers and credit card numbers. However, hackers and thieves can dive much deeper into your personal lives than you could ever imagine. So who do we trust with our most personal information? In a time of war, just how much and what type of security do we need in the homeland?

The Social Butterball (or a Great Big Social Turkey)
by Jennifer Lofquist

It is not easy managing your time when your a working woman (or man) in a new century and a social butterfly. However, Jennifer Lofquist helps us explore priorities when it comes to the relationships in our lives. She especially focuses on the special attention we need to give our spouses and ourselves.

Interview:The World of Readers' World
by Madison Knight

The face of publishing is changing and Readers' World is a testament to that. Since the popularity of online publishing, writer's have gotten a small taste of power by selling their own articles and novels themselves. Many writers have left the world of online publishing however, to strike out on their own by self promoting their own material and Readers' World helping those writers get the ball rolling.

A Rude Awakening
by Jayne Denker

Retro is all over the scene these days. Recently, Jayne Denker got a second and third glance at the 80's reapproaching the fashion scene. If you have waited for the 80's look to come back then buckle your seat belts! However, if you are horrified that the 80's fashion bug might turn and rear its ugly head, you better start running for your lives... right about... now.

Equanimity: A Twentysomething Journal
by Ayrrichelle Aday

Equanimity: a calmness when facing difficult situations. There have been a lot of changes to the look of my journal for 2002. The name, the look, the feel, the writing, and the experience is all new. Delve deep into my world and discover what it is like to live one day in the shoes of Generation X.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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