As 2011 draws to a close, the J-14 editors reflect back on the biggest news stories from the year:
Demi Lovato's Comeback
"She went through so much, but inspired girls everywhere by bouncing back stronger than ever. I'm obsessed with her album!" --Assistant Editor Rachel Sheehan
Kim Kardashian's 72-Day Marriage
"Lesson learned: I can barely keep up with this family." --Associate Editor Kim Messina
Mourning the Loss of Amy Winehouse
"We lost a legend this year but we will always have her inspiring music." --Photo Assistant Nicole Mazza
Justin Bieber's Paternity Scandal
"Not only was this fascinating to watch unfold, but there's also a good cautionary tale to be found in it: The bigger of a celebrity you become, the more you have to watch out for people trying to take advantage of your fame! It also made me respect Justin even more as a celebrity because he handled the entire thing with class and grace." --Editorial Associate Katie Amey
Inspiration & Love after Apple CEO Steve Jobs' Death
"From magazine covers and books to Facebook profile photos and Tweets of his best quotes, the world bonded and showed its iHeart. A sample of his wise words: "You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something -- your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life." --Editor-in-Chief Rachel Chang
The Royal Wedding
"Kate Middleton is goregous and the wedding was such a big deal. And their marriage has already lasted over 72 days!" --Designer Tanya Swartz
Casey Anthony
"I was shocked by the acquittal of Casey Anthony in the murder trial of her two-year-old daughter Caylee." --Photo Editor Danielle Kepler
What was your favorite news story of 2011?