Scholastic Choices articles from February 2004

Scholastic Choices archives from February 2004

Positively Nick.(Personal Development)
February 1, 2004... Nick Cannon is the star of The Nick Cannon Show and the movie Love Don't Cost a Thing. Last year, he released his first CD, and he has another movie in the works. How has Nick, who's just 23, become so successful? He works hard and believes in...

Heartbreak.(Mental Health)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Anyone who's ever been dumped knows the pain of a broken heart. A recent study suggests that that kind of hurt is equal to the pain of a broken arm. Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles monitored the brains of people...

Tea anyone?(Health)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... For centuries, the people of Asia have touted the health power of tea. Now researchers are supporting that theory with scientific proof. Green tea, a Japanese drink, is rich in vitamin C and something called catechins. "Catechins are...

Fresh food feast.(Nutrition)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... A government program may soon put more fresh veggies and fruit in your school lunch. In 2002, Congress approved the program, which provides free fresh fruits and vegetables to students in 107 schools in Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, New Mexico, and...

Wake up!(Personal Responsibility)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... In July 1997, a man driving a van In New Jersey fell asleep. His vehicle smashed into a car driven by Maggie McDonnell. Maggie, 20, was killed. The driver received a $200 fine for reckless driving. Now New Jersey lawmakers have passed...

Terrific teeth.(nutrition)
February 1, 2004... TAKE THIS QUIZ TO SEE HOW MUCH YOU KNOW ABOUT YOUR TEETH. THEN FIND OUT WHAT YOU CAN DO TO MAKE SURE YOUR TEETH STAY IN PLACE FOR YEARS TO COME. 1. Human beings Human beings develop two sets of teeth in their life-time. The first set is...

Brain burn: millions of kids have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd). Meet one of them and find out how she copes with this difficult ailment.(health/family)
February 1, 2004... IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, ERICA MILLS HAD HIGH grades, but she couldn't pay attention in class Erica was having trouble making friends too. What was the problem? Erica had Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). A therapist at her...

Up in smoke: smoking harms your health and empties your wallet. How much does this lethal habit cost? Do the math and find out.(substance abuse)
February 1, 2004... "MIND IF I LIGHT UP?" THE QUESTION COMES FROM Howard Jiang, 19, a high school student in Boulder, Colorado. He's been smoking since he was 12. Howard now smokes a pack and a half of cigarettes a day. How much money does all this smoking...

Scholastic choices 2004 2005: Editorial Calendar.(Calendar)
February 1, 2004... September * MULTIRACIAL FAMILIES * TEEN ALCOHOLIC * IMPORTANCE OF WATER * MANAGING STRESS * TEASING/HAZING DEPARTMENTS * QUICK & HEALTHY BREAKFAST * DENTAL HEALTH * JOB: MUSICIAN * HOW TO TIP October * TEENS &...

Crushed dreams: doctors use drugs to heal, but in the wrong hands, drugs can wreck lives.(Close-Up: Medications)
February 1, 2004... While 17-year-old Ryan Curry slept, visions of OxyContin danced in his head. Ryan was thrilled to see Oxy pills scattered under the bed, until unbearable cravings jarred him awake. Now, he could see that there were no pills. Drenched in cold...

Video-game designer: Mike Olsen designs video games for electronic arts (EA). Want to get in on some of his action? here's how he turned his passion for video games into a career.(career choices)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... 1. FOLLOW YOUR HEART. "As a kid I played video games and I loved sports," says Mike. His first break at EA came as an intern when he tested games for other designers. How Mike got the job was even cooler. "I played hockey with a guy who offered...

Dress for success: congratulations. The business you want to work for part-time wants to interview you. But do you know how you should look for the job interview? Your appearance is really important. Here are some tips:.(career activity)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... WEAR... Clothes that aren't wrinkled. Your clothes should be neat, clean, and professional-looking. For girls, that means wearing a dress shirt and pants or a skirt (not too short). For guys, that means wearing slacks, a dress shirt with a...

Brownie bliss: put your heart into Valentine's Day by making brownies from scratch.(recipe 101)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... 1 Take the eggs out of the refrigerator and let them sit until they reach room temperature. 2 Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 Grease an 8-inch-by-8-inch baking pan. 4 Chop the chocolate into small pieces. 5 Put...

your body & mind allergies. Dr. Marjorie Seidenfeld answers your health questions.
February 1, 2004... It sounds like you have seasonal allergies or "seasonal allergic rhinitis." Why? Your symptoms, in particular the itchiness of your eyes, keep returning at the same time every year. Most people with allergies start to get them between the ages...

Dating dilemma.(the advice corner)
February 1, 2004... Q. I am dating a girl my parents told me not to date. She stays out of trouble and does not use drugs. My parents don't like her because her family is poor. I haven't yet told them I'm dating her. How can I tell them without losing their...

10 Tips loving yourself: not too fond of yourself? here's how to lift your spirits and keep them high.
February 1, 2004... 10 TIPS LOVING YOURSELF NOT TOO FOND OF YOURSELF? HERE'S HOW TO LIFT YOUR SPIRITS AND KEEP THEM HIGH. l. Accept Flaws. We've all got a body part (or two) that we dislike, but why obsess about it? Appreciate that you are...

Sticky situation.(Advice From Choices Readers)
February 1, 2004... Dear Friend in Trouble, I also have a friend who does drugs. I told him how bad drugs are and explained what happens to people who do drugs and the damage drugs can do to his health. He listened to me and is doing drugs less often. ...