The Miracle of $300
By Yuni C., Portland, OR

My first encounter with the Invisible Children was a coincidence. I saw the film about children in Uganda who were abducted and trained as soldiers. I was completely horrified as I watched these innocent children talk about their traumatic experiences of murder and the fear of being killed. The last words of the Ugandan children lingered in my mind: "Please don't forget about us." Those words continued to ring in my head weeks later.

I was filled with disconcerting questions that lacked answers. Who grants the right for just a select group of people to lead prosperous lives? How can we laugh and smile while others suffer in this world? As if I had removed a protective colored lens from my eyes, I started to notice the darker shades of the world. I knew that I had to do something to help.

I showed the movie to two of my friends who I thought would help me start a club at my high school to raise awareness and funds for these children in Uganda. Knowing that our club needed secondary support, I contacted the Invisible Children Organization, a charity launched by the filmmakers. I signed my school up for their national tour to stop at our school.

You've probably been rockin' Cobra Starship's single 'Good Girls Go Bad' for the last two months, but now the New York-based five-piece has finally released a video for their addictive pop track!

The video co-stars 'Gossip Girl's' Leighton Meester, who also lends guest vocals to the song, and was filmed in New York City's Lower East Side neighborhood. The band moonlights as deli workers while a secret club awaits behind closed freezer doors. The party is in full effect in this underground hotspot, and like her 'GG' character Blair Waldorf, Leighton is the center of attention, rounding up her girls for a crazy good time.

Watch the video for the Kevin Rudolf-produced song after the jump! Cobra Starship's third album, 'Hot Mess,' drops on August 11!

Name: University of Wisconsin
Location: Madison, WI
Website: www.wisc.edu

Description: Students put a lot of time and energy into their undergraduate education. Luckily for those at UW, many feel it has been a positive experience. The college atmosphere, expansive campus, and intense academics are only some of the reasons students enjoy UW so much. Students feel they are able to form relationships with other students, as well as their professors. Furthermore, UW leaves them prepared for their future.

UW offers amazing academics, an inviting atmosphere, and energetic student body. Its location geographically makes is comfortable as well as gorgeous. The facilities are very accommodating, as is the transportation system. Though with any school, there are things that can be improved upon or changed. Parking remains a prevalent issue, for instance. Fortunately, though, issues such as diversity and improvements to the quality of the dorm food are being addressed. Students generally leave the school feeling satisfied and prepared for what's to come.

"I love Madison," one student says. "I have met great people from all over the country. If I had to do it over, I wouldn't change a thing."

Miley Cyrus graces the cover of Elle's August 2009 issue, and in her exclusive feature, the 16-year-old singer, actress and now designer talks about everything from her new clothing line for Wal-Mart to what it's like to be a teen star.

"The jeans are my favorite part of the entire line," she tells the magazine of her budget-friendly collaboration with BCBG founder Max Azria. "Because, like, literally this is going to be good for, like, Middle America, and it will be great for kids that really want to be in fashion but that don't have it available."

Read what she had to say about growing up with her other famous peers, and check out photos from her feature spread on JSYK! The August issue of Elle magazine will hit newsstands on July 15.

The Brooklyn-based trio is less than a week away from their release of their first album, and we've got two more hot-off-the-press Care Bears on Fire tracks for you to sample.

In 'Gym Class Haze,' lead singer Sophie explains how a school requirement inspired her to write the easily-relatable song. "It's something everyone has to deal with at one point or another," she says. "And it never stops being awkward and hilarious. It's gym class! The goal of this song was to give a panoramic view of the 45 minutes that we spend in this class three times a week, including everything from our observation of indecent gym attire, to the coaches' complete loss of control over 30 screaming, punting, pegging, middle schoolers."

Listen to 'Gym Class Haze'


'Boy Song #1' has a much simpler concept. Jena (pictured), the group's bassist, reveals, "This song is about how so many boys try to cover up their insecurities by acting arrogant and superior, and how we can see right through them!"

Listen to 'Boy Song #1'

This week's featured art is a piece submitted by Teen Ink contributor Bryttany O. from Shenandoah, PA.

The image is called "Bride" and we think it's beautiful. What do you think of Bryttany's photo?

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The summer months are great for getting a glowing tan, but the humidity can wreak havoc on your hair. If you're susceptible to frizzy tresses, Stylelist has scoop on the best products for your mane. The best part? These reviews come from readers like you. Check out the best and worst frizz-fighting formulas on the market and choose the right one to fit your budget.