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October 3, 2012
Now, with 100 percent more new-diarist Britney! Caitlin Hazell, Naomi Morris, Katherine Denney, Chris M., Britney FrancoOctober 10, 2012
What are we doing here? Caitlin Hazell, Naomi Morris, Katherine Denney, Chris M., Britney FrancoOctober 17, 2012
Stay inside. Caitlin Hazell, Naomi Morris, Katherine Denney, Chris M., Britney FrancoOctober 24, 2012
Everything and nothing. Caitlin Hazell, Naomi Morris, Katherine Denney, Chris M., Britney FrancoOctober 31, 2012
Stormy weather. Caitlin Hazell, Naomi Morris, Katherine Denney, Chris M., Britney Franco
How to Make a Layup
And a free throw, and a three-pointer. Amber HumphreyIt's Fun to Be a Fan
How I stopped hating sports. Stephanie KuehnertEleven Ideas for Awesome Halloween Costumes
We're so *~creative~* Leeann, Stephanie Kuehnert, Krista Burton, Leanna Wright, Marie Lodi, Tara, Amy Rose Spiegel, Jenny Zhang, HannahHow to Make Your Favorite Candy
A super-simple DIY with delicious results. Gabby NoonePublic Play Structures of Alameda, CA: A Taxonomy
Two days, 11 parks, one merry-go-round. Amber HumphreySuffer Little Children
Have you noticed? Lots of playground chants are truly messed up. Krista BurtonSunday Video: Balloon Animal DIY With Ira Glass
Plus a bonus Ask a Grown Man. Ira GlassA Guide to Ghost Hunting
It's almost Halloween. Go freak yourself out. Rachael ProkopReturn to Start
Reviews of board and table games. Krista Burton, Arabelle Sicardi, Amy Rose Spiegel, Pixie Casey, Phoebe, Katherine Denney, Caitlin Hazell, Laia Garcia, Jenny ZhangAttention, Internet: Dogs Are the Best
(Sorry, cats.) Sady DoyleHalloween and Autumnal Candy Roundup
No tricks, yes treats. Krista Burton, Jenny Zhang, Marie Lodi, Stephanie Kuehnert, Caitlin Hazell, Danielle Henderson, Dylan Tupper Rupert, Lola Pellegrino, Pixie Casey, Liz Armstrong, Ira Glass, Pauls Toutonghi, Tavi GevinsonMasquerade Ball
Some of the fun at our Halloween costume party last weekend. The Great Big Comedy Pile-Up: Part Two
A daisy chain of appreciation. Gina Yashere, Erin Foley, Jackie Kashian, Erin Jackson, Andi Smith, Mary Mack
Fun With Stereotypes
The joy of being a huge cliché. Sady DoyleLiterally the Best Thing Ever: PBS Cartoons
Anthropomorphic animals offering life lessons. What more could I want? Laia GarciaHero Status: Bobby Hill
A tribute to one of the greatest fictional teenagers—animated or otherwise—of all time. Pixie CaseyFun and Games
TV shows and movies about playing sports, playing music, and playing around. Stephanie Kuehnert, Danielle Henderson, Emma Straub, Amber Humphrey, Emma Dajska, Tara, Dylan Tupper Rupert, Anaheed, Pixie Casey, Rachael ProkopLiterally the Best Thing Ever: Shows Within Shows
My TV friends have their own TV friends! Anna Fitzpatrick
With the Band
What I learned when I learned to play an instrument. Jamia WilsonLet the Music Play
Records that are fun or funny or fun & funny. Laia Garcia, Katherine Denney, Dylan Tupper Rupert, Olivia Bee, Anna Fitzpatrick, Anaheed, Naomi Morris, Amy Rose Spiegel, Tavi GevinsonFriday Playlist: Hanging Out With Lisa Simpson
Songs for a slumber party with our favorite second-grader. Anna FitzpatrickSunday Video: Unusual World
Disneyland adventures with King Tuff. Dylan Tupper RupertReconciling Something We Shouldn't Have to Reconcile in the First Place
Pop music, you guys. Tavi Gevinson, Dylan Tupper RupertFriday Playlist: Just Kidding
Weekend lulz. AnaheedLiterally the Best Thing Ever: M.I.A.
Let me count the reasons. Jenny ZhangTheme Song: Dave Hill
“Life Can Be Kinda Mean When You’re 17” Dave HillFriday Playlist: Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
Some of the best 1960s garage rock. Anna FitzpatrickFriday Playlist: Spooky Scary
Get your creep on. Hazel Cills
Editor's Letter
October 2012: Play Tavi GevinsonDo Something
Too young to vote? I have some ideas for you. Sarah Sophie FlickerSaturday Links: First Edition
A new weekly feature in which we share our favorite internet odds and ends! Pixie Casey, Jessica Hopper, Dylan Tupper Rupert, Emma Straub, Naomi Morris, Tavi Gevinson, Rose Lichter-Marck, AnaheedSaturday Links: Orphaned Walrus Edition
Just look at his whiskers. Sady Doyle, Naomi Morris, Stephanie Kuehnert, Dylan Tupper Rupert, Anna Fitzpatrick, Arabelle Sicardi, Amy Rose Spiegel, AnaheedThe Legend of Billie Jean
Before I knew who she was, I knew she was a badass. Jessica HopperGet Well, Malala
Cards and letters from the whole Rookie community to Malala Yousafzai. Text by Jenny. Jenny ZhangSaturday Links: Tippi's Tigers Edition
Sometimes you just need to surround yourself with big cats. Anaheed, Caitlin Hazell, Sady Doyle, Rachael Prokop, Jenny Zhang, Lauren Redding, Rose Lichter-Marck, Tavi Gevinson, Anna FitzpatrickNotes From a Revolution: An Interview With Roula Seghaier
A teenage activist talks to us about her role in the Arab Spring and everything after. Jenny ZhangSaturday Links: Lena's Diary Edition
Dreams on tape. Anaheed, Dylan Tupper Rupert, Rachael Prokop, Emma Straub, Danielle Henderson, Tavi Gevinson, Rose Lichter-MarckMonster Manual
A list of my favorite evil creatures. Hazel Cills