The Monitor (student zine)

Imagine a special magazine that's all about what kids think and do! That's 'The Monitor.' It's like a secret club where students get to share their stories, drawings, and ideas with everyone. It's not a big, fancy newspaper, but a smaller, special publication made by students themselves. Think of it as a notebook filled with amazing things created by your friends at school!

'The Monitor' started a long, long time ago, back in 1968. It was created by students at a college called the University of California, San Diego. They wanted a place to share their own voices and stories, different from the usual news. It was their way of saying, 'Hey, listen to us!' They printed it themselves, making it a special project just for them and their classmates.

This magazine is super important because it gives young people a chance to be heard. It's a place where students can write about what matters to them, share their art, and talk about important topics. It shows that kids have big ideas and important things to say. It's like a stepping stone for them to become great writers and thinkers, and it helps other students feel connected and inspired.

Creating 'The Monitor' is like putting together a puzzle with lots of creative pieces. Students work together to write stories, draw pictures, and design how the magazine will look. They decide what topics to cover and how to make it exciting for other students to read. It takes teamwork and lots of imagination to bring all these different ideas into one cool magazine!