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Don’t miss the Jan. 26 and Feb. 2 Our Generation sections for the Get Creative writing contest winners. There was so much good stuff, we had to spread it out over two weeks. Plus, there were many entries that deserve honorable mention and we’ll publish some of those as space is available.

Do you know someone who has taken a stand for social justice? A classmate who helped put a bully in check, or another person who helped someone in need?

Eastern Washington University’s Black Education Program is sponsoring its annual Black History Month (February) essay contest. This year, the judges are looking for stories about local young people who have done something to stand for social justice. Nominate your classmate or peer by writing a brief (approximately 200 words) biography of the person and his or her actions. Both you and the person you nominate are eligible for an award.

Deadline for entries is Feb. 6. The contest is open to all students in Spokane County schools from grades 4 through college. Awards range from $75 to $200.

Send entries to: BEP Essay Contest, Mail Stop 164, Cheney WA 99004. For more information, call 359-2205.

Did you see it?

What do you mean “no?”

You didn’t run out and buy a copy on Friday? How can you live without the new Teen People magazine?

The premiere issue has a cover story about Jennifer Love Hewitt, sports no fewer than six full-page ads about acne removing/facial cleansing products, and features a contest in which you could win a car.

Whoa, back up. Did we say car? Well, heck, maybe it is worth dropping $3 for the magazine.

If you do, be sure to turn to page 16 first. That’s where you’ll find the info about the car contest and ways to “get involved” with Teen People. If nothing else, maybe you can persuade the Teen People people to come out and do a “Cool School” feature on your school.

Peterson’s is offering the secrets to winning scholarships for college in its latest release of Winning Money for College ($12.95). The guide, written by Alan Deutschman, a Princeton University graduate who got out debt free, looks at money available for outstanding talent and achievements, not just grades.