The increase in gang activity has been blamed on many factors, such as poverty, lack of parental guidance and the shortage of alternative activities for youths. But according to a counselor who has worked with teens for 20 years, societal attitudes may be as much to blame. "We are socialized to think that violence might well solve a problem," said Karla Taylor Temple, a consultant for the Ind

The members of the band Petra say rock 'n' roll music is the best way to get kids to think about God. "For such a long time," says singer John Schlitt, "the church . . . saw rock 'n' roll as a terrible, demonic style of music. And we really didn't believe that. We believed it was a music style that kids our age could relate to. And that's the people that we were trying to reach." The group D.

"I feel (nuclear power) is a good way to conserve energy, but I don't like the waste products. I think the government should have certain regulations on the disposal of the waste products." Mark Wilson, 18 Taylor University Upland, Ind. "As long as (nuclear power) is safe and efficient, then it's all right. Don Mitchell, 18 Taylor University Upland, Ind. "(Nuclear power) shouldn't

Where's Waldo? It took us six months, but we finally found the adventurous traveler and star of the Where's Waldo? books _ and his busy creator, Martin Handford _ in England. Waldo is 5-foot-8, in his late teens or early 20s, thin and wears a stocking cap _ even on the beach. "He's a happy-go-lucky, friendly adventurer. He always sees the good in people, never the bad," Handford said recently