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So tell me, Are you willing to take that first step?
For that first step could surely be your last, Why try to make such a grueling decision, When in front of you lies another path. Neither path will ensure you happiness, But one path will ensure you hope, Hope that you can become someone, But it’s what you make out of yourself. So if you’ve really grown into your shoes, Then you’re ready to take your first step, No one can choose a path for you,
So show us that you can walk in your own shoes.
-Sijing Qiu 9th grade
All we want to do is grow up
,
To grow into our own shoes,
We want to walk far and beco
me someone,
In the shoes we’ve grown int
o,
But there are times and
situations,
Where we have to choose wh
at to do,
That time has finally come to
day,
And your decision must be m
ade soon. If you go onto the path
of drugs,
You’ll have nothing to gain,
But everything to lose.
TeenLine Hawaii is managed by Coalition for a Drug-Free Hawaii. Founded in 1987,
CDFH focuses on preventing substance abuse by encouraging youth, strengthening families,
and mobilizing communities to live healthy lifestyles.
SPONSORED BY: Hawai`i Youth Services Network and
Hawai`i State Department of Human Services—Office of Youth Services
Featured Artist...Featured Artist...
Volume 1, Issue 1
February, March, April 2010
TeenLine HawaiiTeenLine HawaiiTeenLine Hawaii’’’sss
SPECIAL EDITION:
SPECIAL EDITION: Drug-Free Hawaii Awareness Month
Through Our EyesThrough Our EyesThrough Our Eyes
SPRING 2010
Letter from
the editors.
..
Letter from
the editors.
..
February is Drug-Free Hawai`i Awareness
Month! This issue is dedicated to empower
teens to choose a drug-free beautiful life!
“Through Our Eyes” is a zine produced by the
youth for the youth in collaboration with
Teenline Hawai`i. “Through Our Eyes” is a
creative outlet for us to share and express our
views, feelings, and interests. What is a zine? A
zine is a self-published underground
publication, an abbreviated magazine of sorts.
Teenline Hawai`i strives to empower teens to
become active community participants, raise
awareness on issues teens are facing, and
provide credible resources on a variety of
issues like sex, alcohol and other drugs,
emotions, family, relationships, school,
violence, GBLTQ, foster care, activism, and
personal development.
“Through Our Eyes” is created quarterly, and
distributed freely to youth across the state. Are
you a writer, poet, artist? To submit your works
contact us at [email protected].
Mahalo,
TeenLine Hawaii
www.teenlinehawaii.org
The 411 on OahuThe 411 on OahuThe 411 on OahuThe 411 on Oahu
News, Numbers, and Organizations
P A G E 6
Drug Resources Featured:Featured:Featured:Featured:
Prevention & Education: Coalition for a Drug-Free Hawaii
1130 N. Nimitz Hwy, A259
Honolulu, Hawaii
808-545-3228
wwww.drugfreehawaii.org
Treatment Center: Bobby Benson
56-660 Kamehameha Hwy
Kahuku, Hawaii
808-293-7555
www.bobbybenson.org
Reproductive
Health
Education: & Services Planned Parenthood of Hawaii
1350 S. King Street
Honolulu, Hawaii
808-589-1149
www.pphi.org
STD Hotline: 1-800-342-2437
GBLTQ Education, Support, & Services LGBTI Student Services
University of Hawaii at Manoa
808-956-9250
http://manoa.hawaii.edu/lgbt/index.html
Runaways National Runaway Switchboard 1-800-RUNAWAY
www.1800runaway.org
Shelter Services Hale Kipa Shelter Services
615 Piikoi Street, Suite 203
Honolulu, Hawaii
808-589-1829 Ext.160
www.halekipa.org/programs/shelterservices
Mental Health 24-Hour Access Line 1-808-832-3100
Mental Health Kokua 1-808-737-2523
www.mentalhealthkokua.org
Calendar of EventsCalendar of EventsCalendar of EventsCalendar of Events February, March, April 2010
10th Annual Backyard Jam Where: Kapiolani Park Bandstand When: Sunday, February 28th 12:00pm - 5:00pm
What: A fun and safe afternoon of live music, food, and games.
Kick Butts Day 2010
Where: Hawaii State Capital
When: Wednesday, February 24th
8:00am - 3:30pm
What: A day of training and activism,
including a rally and legislative visits. Visit
www.therealmessage.net for more info.
May Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month Contests
In preparation for May, TeenLine Hawaii is hosting a poster and a quiz question contest.
Deadlines: April 12th, 2010 For More Info: Visit www.teenlinehawaii.org or email [email protected]
HMSA Teen Video Contest
Middle school and high school students are
asked to create 27 second PSAs from one of
several categories.
Deadline March 1st, 2010
For more details: Visit www.hmsa.com
Zippys Drug-Free Poster Contest
Open to grades K-12. Create a poster using the theme: “Growing Up Drug-Free…”
Deadline: February 27th, 2010 For More Info: Visit www.teenlinehawaii.org
Want to see an event featured?
Contact us at [email protected]
P A G E 5
Rise Up! Roots of Liberation Youth Camp for Justice & Peace
Help grow the movement for justice and peace!
When: March 15-19, 2010 Where: Camp Kokokahi, Kane’ohe For More Info: Call 808-988-6266 or email [email protected]
Table of
CONTENTS
Featured Article:
Safe?
Calendar of EventsCalendar of Events
Local Resources:
Page 3
Page 4
Page 5
Page 6
Featured Artist Back Cover
P A G E 2
Do you know the facts on Underage
Drinking and STDs? Test Your knowledge
here.
Have some fun! Check out what’s
happening close to you...
It can be confusing to know where to go
when you need help. Here is a start...
Sijing Qiu, 9th grade
Want to be featured? Contact us at
If you had a chance to yell into a
megaphone that reached every
teen in the world, what
would you say?
“How do you want “How do you want “How do you want “How do you want people to people to people to people to
remember you?”remember you?”remember you?”remember you?” -Haylee Soma 10th grade
Through Our EyesThrough Our EyesThrough Our Eyes
TeenLine Hawaii 1130 N. Nimitz Hwy, A259
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817 www.teenlinehawaii.org [email protected]
EDITORS Amanda Youth
Amberlynn Alualu Audrey Chiya BJ Sumaylo
Briana Dingle Gabriella Gualano
Haylee Soma Michelle Guerra
Nicole Felipe Nicole Lam
Nichole Weimer Sharie Rivera
Sijing Qiu
So, Where’s the Party?
Two teens check out a seemingly drug-free
event to see what its all about.
P A G E 3
So the weekend is here. School is finally over (for now) and it’s time to have fun! But what’s there to do? You and your friends want to go out but where? Well that’s what we thought until we saw this ad:"Teen City BOOTY BASH" and de-cided to check it out. But were they really crazy par-ties? Or completely lame? It cost $20 and with the flyer $15. When we got there, the first thing we thought was "Wow." The place was dark with bright lights flashing every-where. The dance floor was in the center surrounded by couches and chairs with people just chillin. So no need to feel pressured to dance if you don’t want to.
The DJ was spinning beats. There was a dance competition between three crews for cash prizes. It got everyone’s attention and was pretty cool to watch.
Some guys were standing around, some were full out dancing, and some…were texting while dancing (with girls).
Most girls were danc-ing with friends and doing their own thing. Now, there were some chicks that really “stood out” but what’s new?
The whole night, we never saw anyone drunk or high or anything. Everyone was pretty straight. There was even security to keep things under control.
Overall, we had a lot of fun and recommend it to anyone who wants to have fun on a weekend.
P.S. Girls, just watch out for those guys.
So, Where’s
So, Where’s
the Party At?the Party At?
Written By: MGurl and Amberlynn Alualu
P A G E 4
safe?safe? We hear about teens drinking and see a lot about al cohol in movies and TV. But what’s real about underage drinking? Check-out Katie’s story and figure out truth vs. myth. Katie: HEY AMY! OMG you wouldn’t believe what happened at Blake’s party last night! Amy: What, what, what?!?! Katie: So Nick and I were just chilling at the party. We started drinking and we ended up doing it. Amy: Hey, I thought you were going to wait. Katie: Yeah, I was. But, we started drinking and you know… Amy: Wait, were you safe? Katie: Oh yeah, I’m on the pill. Amy: But what about STDs? Katie: Oh I didn’t think about that…but don’t worry I’m the only girl he’s slept with. Amy: Hey, you know I like Nick. But what if he has been with other girls?
safe? 1. If you are on the pill, you donÊt have to worry about STDs.
2. If IÊve had sex I should get tested for STDs.
3. Most teens in HawaiÊi donÊt drink.
1. False. The pill can help to prevent pregnancy. But, it doesn’t help to prevent STDs. Abstinence (not having sex) is the only 100% way to prevent STDs. Using a condom can also help to prevent STDs. 2. True. If you find out you have an STD you can get treated. 3. True. 70% of teens in Hawai’i don’t drink. (source: morethanyouthink.org)
Win a $10 Jamba Juice Gift Card! Log onto www.teenlinehawaii.org and
test your STD knowledge.
TRUE OR
TRUE OR
TRUE OR
TRUE OR
FALSEFALSEFALSEFALSE????
Written By: Amanda Youth, Amberlynn Alualu, Gabriella Gualano, Michelle Guerra
