You're
a teen, which means you're only interested in the latest
videos and how to get your hair to look just right.
We
didn't think so.
When
17 year old, Vanessa Rodriguez, was interviewed by CTV National
News, she sent a message that was loud and clear, "I am
insulted by the fact that people think that's all we want. We
are not air-heads, we are a generation of creative thinkers
and analyzers and we deserve substantial things to read."
Faze
is listening and is written for the mind that is opinionated,
complex and demands to be challenged. We are constantly evolving
as we receive your letters and will continue to grow into a
magazine that truly reflects what you're about.
When
I recently walked into a Toronto high school for suggestions
on who should be on the front cover of this issue, I was bombarded
with ideas that ranged from Kittie to Vince Carter to Bill Gates.
With such diversity it didn't make my decision any easier and
I realized that was the point: we weren't dealing with clones
but individuals with a wide range of interests.
With
each new idea offered up, the differences in personalities made
it clear that Faze was on the right track. Be unique, stay true
to yourself and see where it leads you.
We
hope we're headed in the right direction and would love to hear
your comments and critiques. We're still listening.
Good
reading!
Lorraine
_______________________
For
my Mom:
When I'm wrong, you let me have it. When I'm down you pick
me up. When I'm hungry, you feed me and when I'm in need you
are there - over and over again. It's hard to express all
that you are and all that you mean to me, but for all that
you have done I want to simply say, thank you and I love you.
