Winning essays of Your Turn: Are you too plugged in to be happy?

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A recent study found on average 15- to 18-year-old Americans consume about 8 hours of media for fun per day. The study also found, the more media teens use, the less happy they seem to be. Twin Cities teens write about the impact constant access to entertainment has on their lives.

First place winner -- Recreational Media: Vice or Virtue?

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

By Samantha Davis, 17, Southwest High School

In my life, recreational media serves as both a distraction and a tool that keeps me connected with the fast pace of the world today.

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Second Place -- Are you too plugged in?

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

By Khadra Mohamed, 21, Lincoln International

Am I plugged in? Of course, I am. Technology plays a big role in my life. Every aspect of my life has some kind of technology connected to it.

When I am at home, I watch TV.

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Third Place -- The impact of recreational media

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

By Dube Kufa Negesso, 20, Lincoln International High School

Recreational media is a big part of my life. There is nothing like knowing about new things. It could be about sports, celebrities or sometimes politics.

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Honorable Mention -- I Was Technology

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

By Chee Vang, 17, Harding High School

In the winter, my schedule was a snowstorm full of technology. My life was wrapped in technology because I didn’t want to go out in the cold.

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Honorable Mention -- Media gives opportunities

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

By Nkaozoua Her, 18, Harding High School

Media has changed the way the world works. It’s easier for many people to get the news and for some teens it’s easier to get their homework done.

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