3 Guyz

Entering into the world of Web sites starts at an early age anymore, but these three young men from New Jersey have successfully crafted a great-looking site. In fact, they can claim the awards for being the "Official Bottom 95% of All Web sites," and "Just Another Useless Page!" Seriously, though, these three teens have made a site that is one of the best teen self-indulgence sites on the Web today. Get into the minds of these three teenage guys and find out about their friends and family, their obsession with Jennifer Aniston, and other tidbits of interest on their Stuff page. If you're thinking about creating your own Web site, look to these 3 Guyz for your inspiration!

http://members.aol.com/the3guyz/index2.htm

The Awesome Waffle Home Page

When teens want entertainment, they want it served up fast and hot—like their waffles. The Awesome Waffle Home Page is full of music, sports, current events, and movie reviews, created by four young men—the "Classiest Guys South of Canada." Although the waffle background on the page makes the text somewhat difficult to read, their "tell-it-like-it-is" reviews and wacky humor will keep the interest of young people. When their wry commentary grows old, check out one of the big highlights of the site—the Java page. This part of the site is loaded with fun little applets, such as the insult generator and the California State Drivers' Test. You'll find plenty of entertainment with the Awesome Waffles.

http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/4934

Cool Student Resources

No one knows homework woes better than someone who's been there—that's why the Cool Student Resources page is a great place to look for hints on where to find online academic resources. Jenna Burrell has put together a comprehensive site where the homework resources abound for every subject imaginable. They're great for the times when you're in a pinch for reference material and that history essay is due tomorrow during second period!

Keep up with the latest music news and MTV's own television shows on that network's Web site.

http://www.teleport.com/~burrell

Cool School Tools

Stumped by schoolwork? Cool School Tools is a great resource for homework help. Upper grade students can find the information they need organized by subject matter. Selecting a particular subject provides links to other sites and resources. However, the best part of this site is the general reference section. Here, there are forms that lead to various online dictionaries, an acronym dictionary, Bartlett's familiar quotations, and Encyclopaedia Britannica's Lives, to name just a few of the helpful resources.

http://www.bham.lib.al.us/cooltools

Discovery Channel Online

Inquiring minds want to know more than just the latest Hollywood gossip, and curious teens are no exception. Yes, learning can be fun—through the Discovery Channel's Web site. Here, anyone can explore through the online articles, which cover topics rangi ng from the latest news in science and technology, to the history and intrigue about the courting habits of medieval British monarchs. Spend some money shopping in Discovery's video and CD-ROM online catalog, and play the Someone In Time mystery history game. There's always something new and fascinating on this site for the curious Web surfer.

http://www.discovery.com

Free-Stuff Bonanza

Teens can sometimes feel the crunch on the wallet, especially when the weekend rolls around and there's not enough dough to even rent a movie! However, the World Wide Web is not lacking in the department of free entertainment by any means. In fact, it's a great way to find special offers, and that's where the Free-Stuff Bonanza comes in handy. From this directory, visitors can find sweepstakes and free offers from all types of companies—electronics, food, health and beauty items, you name it. Save a buck and try some great products through the Free-Stuff Bonanza!

http://www.bonanzas.com/free-stuff/index.html

Getting Real!

This is one of the sharpest looking sites we've found. And not only does it look good, but it's filled with teenage intrigue as well. Getting Real! is a site about several high school students from across the United States who write their own biographies and weekly diaries as they live out their high school years. The student writers also answer questions that come up on the message boards located on the site. The site also features a Tools For Life page where viewers can read feature articles, keep up on current events, and check out other Getting Real! Resources about finding a job or applying to college. Getting Real! is currently looking for new student writers for the 1997-98 school year. High schoolers have a tendency to graduate and move on so Getting Real! will be needing more young writers to detail their high school experiences online.

http://www.gettingreal.com

GoCollege

If you've reached the point in your teenage years where you need to be thinking about life after high school, GoCollege is an invaluable resource to use while deciding your next big step. Besides the links to financial aid sites and the lists of SAT and ACT testing dates, GoCollege's search engine is one of the most useful tools for a college-bound student. Through information about your college test scores, potential choices of majors, your home location, price range, and desire to travel, the search engine can match you up with the colleges that could be right for you. Of course, this match-up is not an exact science, but it's a great starting point for those interested in post-secondary education.

http://www.gocollege.com

The High School Recruiter Employment Web Site

Looking for a job? The High School Recruiter provides a great resource for high school students or graduates looking for after-school, summer, or full-time positions. Students can search for jobs (which, for the most part, center around the Midwestern United States) by categories of professions, areas, or companies. A special Employers Of The Week section highlights one particular employer in each of the different professional categories.

http://www.adguide.com/highschool

MTV Online

The popular cable network shines online with this fully loaded site. The viewer-friendly Web site allows visitors to the site to choose a Java-enabled MTV Online experience, or a "Decaf" version for those without Java-capable browsers. Within this comprehensive site, there are many areas where you can check out contests, the current music scene gossip, the latest reported news or vital statistics on almost any musician, reviews of new albums, and more. The Tubescan section of the site displays MTV's daily broadcasting schedule and updates on all of MTV's shows.

http://www.mtv.com

Pepsi World ‘97

Pepsi's site is definitely one that reaches out to the young people of the world. Inside, the site is loaded with striking graphics, contests, movie clips, music and sports information, and games that can be played on the site or downloaded. Getting inside the site, however, is a challenge unless your browser is Netscape Navigator 3.0 or Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0, and you have Shockwave components, QuickTime, and Real Player. That's quite a laundry list of plug-ins, but if your computer can handle them, don't hesitate to install them—the Pepsi site is eye and ear candy for any sweet-toothed surfer!

http://www.pepsi.com

razzberry

Although directed mainly at girls, the site for the "razz" is not immune to the opinions or thoughts of guys. The format of this site is discussion based, with both a one-word brainstorm form and an in-depth discussion form. The highlight of this site, however, is the Javascript Barbie hairstyling feature, which is described as a "journey into sarcasm." Sarcastic as it may be, it's definitely fun to punk out Barbie's magenta hair!

http://www.razzberry.com

Riddler

Everyone loves games and the Riddler is packed to the brim with a variety of amusements to keep your attention. Trivia, crosswords, riddles, and card games can keep your attention for a while, whether you're a registered Riddler member or not. Members can earn credits by playing the games on the site, and registration is free, so there's really no drawback to joining the Riddler crowd. These credits can be redeemed for prizes, so put your brain to work!

http://www.riddler.com

Second Spin

Budget running too tight for entertainment this month? Check out the Second Spin online music and video store! Famous Distributors Inc., which operates the Famous Video and Music stores in Denver, Colo. and Las Vegas, Nev., also maintains this site. Second Spin will buy and sell used CDs and movies here, so you can gain some cash by sending in your used media. Or, you can turn around and spend it on something new—new to you, that is. Put in your requests for materials not currently in stock, and check back often for new materials—the site's inventory is updated at least twice daily.

http://www.secondspin.com

Sony.com

For all the teen technophiles—yes you, the ones that love expensive toys that beep and blink—Sony's site is the place to visit. The company's site encompasses their wide range of entertainment opportunities: the Sony PlayStation, TV shows, movies, music, games and sweepstakes—to name only a few! And there's a double bonus! Follow the links to the Sony Pictures Entertainment page to go on some virtual tours and explore the television and cinematic realm. Here, you can find the Game Show Network's World Wide Web site, where visitors can tour through the past 40 years of game show history, and also get in on some online trivia games.

Laugh at the stickiest humor on the Internet when Sticky-Monkey pokes fun at current events.

http://www.sony.com

StickyMonkey

The stories in the news today can be ridiculous, but even the apparently harmless ones are twisted and turned into embarrassing accounts of human stupidity by StickyMonkey. Teens will enjoy StickyMonkey's sarcastic take on current events, as will people of all ages—if they have a sense of humor, that is. Special features include the Idiot Of The Week award, as well as the Movie Review of the week. For a good laugh, visit the other sections of the site, such as the StickyMonkey Monthly Budget Page and the StickyMonkey Usage Guide. Visitors to this site can't help getting a kick out of Sticky-Monkey's sarcastic and ridiculous humor!

http://www.stickymonkey.com

Student Alliance

The Student Alliance is an organization dedicated to working with junior high and high school students in defending their rights within the school system. On the site, students can ask Student Alliance members questions about anything dealing with student rights, and the answers are posted on the site for other users to see. Here, students can also join the Student Alliance mailing list for up-to-date information about students' rights issues.

http://www.studentalliance.org

StudentCenter

This site is a very comprehensive guide for young adults heading out into the world. One of the highlights of this site is its cost of living calculator, a handy help for those young adults who are thinking of relocating to another city. If you're interested in comparing the financial situations of your current and potential homes, this is a great utility. StudentCenter also has sections where students can read advice on résumés, cover letters, and non-traditional careers. It even features a quiz on fam ous people and the odd jobs they worked at before they hit it big.

http://www.studentcenter.com

The Student Center

The Student Center is another well-rounded site for teenagers—high school and college students alike. Here, there are discussion rooms and live chat for those students who are interested in meeting new people with similar interests. To feed the teen online habit, The Student Center also has collections of student home pages and E-mail addresses that are available to visitors. In addition to being a site where young people can meet, The Student Center provides a wealth of links to educational and employment resources, entertainment sites, news, and various other cool stuff.

http://studentcenter.infomall.org

Teen Advice Online

Sometimes the only ones who understand the trials and tribulations of teens are other teens. That's why the young adults at Teen Advice Online have been there for the needs of their peers around the world for over a year. For questions as simple as asking if ghosts really do exist or how to tell if someone likes you, to ones dealing with the death of a parent or abuse by a family member or significant other, the teen counselors attempt to provide some answers to tough situations. Besides the one-on-one questions, Teen Advice Online has a large and diverse collection of articles written by the teen counselors, and an easily accessible archive of past questions (five new questions are added per week). If you need someone to talk to about anything and eve rything, the Teen Advice Online counselors are ready to help.

http://www.teenadvice.org

Teen Vegetarian

More and more teens are making the choice to become vegetarians and vegans, and the Teen Vegetarian E-zine (electronic magazine) is there to support the decision of these young adults. Set up for teens by other vegetarian teens, Teen Vegetarian is designed from the perspective of those who have directly faced the opposition to a vegetarian lifestyle. Along with personal testimonials, this Web site includes recipes, information on vegetarian bands, reviews of books and magazines, and links to ot her pages on vegetarian related topics such as animal rights. Drop by this site if you're interested in exploring the aspects of a vegetarian lifestyle, or if you've already made that choice and are looking to find fellow vegetarian teens.

http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/2657

The Troom

No boys allowed! The Troom is a just-for-girls site, bursting with information that teenage girls will thrive upon. Brought to the online community by Tam-brands, this site is a place where the resources vary from women's sports and fitness to pen pals, and from cartoons to music. Young women have a chance to discuss all sorts of issues here, either through the Answer Girl BBS, or by sending questions one-on-one to Tina, the Answer Girl. Stop by the Troom today!

http://www.troom.com

The Ultimate Band List

If you're looking up a new music group, or an old favorite, the Ultimate Band List site is the place to start searching. Here, you can search their database for any music band, and the results will take you to a list of World Wide Web sites dedicated to the artists. This site is rich with plenty of music resources and links to follow to read music reviews, enter contests, find out news, examine the charts, and more! A must-visit for any music buff.

http://www.ubl.com

The Vibe

For entertainment lovers, The Vibe is one choice site. With a hot look and a fresh attitude focusing primarily on the music scene, The Vibe is especially appealing to younger online explorers. Music reviews, commentary, celebrity interviews, and Adam Curry's Cyber-Sleaze gossip column will pique the curiosity of the tuned-in teen. Also on the site are tons of links to sites for TV shows, movies, musical groups, and other related subjects. Keep informed by catching the The Vibe!

http://metaverse.com/vibe/index.html

Yuriy's Homepage of Fun Stuff

When teenagers become bored, sometimes great things can result. Yuriy's Homepage of Fun Stuff is a good example. This site, done by a 14-year-old, is filled with links that teenagers will enjoy: links to pages about games, music, teen sites, chat rooms, and HTML help sites (for other budding Web designers). With a bold look and a friendly touch, Yuriy's page is a great starting point for those teens who are new to surfing the Web and need a few hints about going into the unknown online world!

http://www.azstarnet.com/~yakovs1

by Gretchen Hundling