Scholastic Choices articles from May 2003

Scholastic Choices archives from May 2003

Solving blues clues. (Health).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... A survey of parents found that 90 percent of them thought they could spot depression in their kids. But statistics show that's not true. An estimated 800,000 teens in the United States struggle with some serious emotional problems each year....

Teen Advice Online. (Cool Web Site).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Got a messy problem? Consider visiting Teen Advice Online (www.teenadviceonline.org) and read what the site has to say. Launched in 1996, Teen Advice Online has answered more than 132,000 e-mails from around the world. Volunteers in their teens...

Beware of ephedra. (Substance Abuse).
May 1, 2003... Last February, Baltimore Orioles pitcher Steve Bechler, 23, died. The heatstroke that killed him was linked to a dietary supplement containing ephedra. Ephedra-based products have exploded into a $3 billion-a-year business. Most people...

School cams. (Ethics).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... A new trend in school security cameras is Web-connected video. This technology can send real-time images to anyone with a computer, Internet access, and the appropriate password. Among the entities that have access are police departments,...

Respect your elders. (Personal Responsibility).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Did you know that May is Older Americans Month? Spend time this month with your grandparents or another older relative. You could even visit a nursing home or senior center in your community. Elders are full of tales of historic importance....

Living with HIV: seventeen years ago, Alora Gale was born with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Find out how she's coping and learn how to protect yourself against this deadly disease. (Health).(and related article)
May 1, 2003... Alora Gale lives two lives. There's her life as a high school junior in Boulder, Colorado. Alora loves to dance, read, write, and listen to Jurassic 5 and the Roots. She wants to attend college in California and is thinking about a future...

Cheating & teens: last fall, we asked choices readers about the controversial topic of cheating in school. Here's what you told us. (Personal Responsibility).
May 1, 2003... Peeking over someone's shoulder and copying that person's work. Getting another student to write a paper for you. Downloading an essay off the Internet and passing it off as your own. These are all examples of cheating. Alyxe Ritchie, 14, has...

Twice as nice: everything you've ever wanted to know about twins. And no, they can't read each other's minds. (Family).
May 1, 2003... Amy and Ashly Kness remember it like it was yesterday. It's the longest the 16-year-old twins have ever spent apart. Was it a month? A week? No, it was a single night! "It happened in the third grade. I got invited to a sleepover birthday...

Chew on this: spit tobacco may be smokeless--but it's far from harmless. (Substance Abuse).(and related article)
May 1, 2003... Jonathan Grozinger was a dipper. Since he was 11 Jonathan regularly pulled a pinch of chewing tobacco out of a metal tin and tucked it between his cheek" and gum. By his teen years, Jonathan was rarely seen without a wad of the coarse, grainy...

All about Italian: pick the Italian dishes that are most healthful for your body. (Nutrition).
May 1, 2003... Who can resist a plateful of delicious pasta? Not people in the United States. Italian food is the most popular restaurant food in the U.S. And in addition to being tasty, Italian food can be very nutritious. But not all Italian cuisine is...

Fresh toast: this mother's day treat your mom to baked French toast with fresh berries. (Living).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Ingredients 8 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup of brown sugar 1 1/2 cups of whole milk 8 one-inch-thick slices of French or Italian bread 1/2 cup fresh...

Eating disorders: Dr. Marjorie Seidenfeld explains. (Your Body & Mind).
May 1, 2003... Dear Dr. Marjorie, I have a friend who seems to be starving herself and I'm really worried about her. What should I do? Sara in Alabama Sara, it sounds as if you're worried that your friend has anorexia nervosa (AN), a serious eating...

Help! Fighting Friends: Marlene Tedeschi answers your tough questions. (The Advice Corner).
May 1, 2003... Q: I have this friend in my second-period class. She and her boyfriend are having problems in their relationship. Every day she comes to class, she tells me how her boyfriend doesn't treat her like he should. Then she asks me for advice. What...

Mother's day gifts: show your mom how much you appreciate her by making her a gift. (10 Tips).
May 1, 2003... 1. Homemade Coupon Book Make your own coupons and be creative with the "discounts" you offer. Suggestions: a free vacuuming of the house, a free dog walk, and a day where you'll clean your room without being told to do so. 2. Family...

The problem: sticky situation advice from choices readers. (Students Helping Students).
May 1, 2003... Dear CHOICES, I have a friend who shoplifts. She knows it's wrong to steal, but she won't stop. I've told her that I'll tell on her, but I'm afraid to get her in trouble. What should I do? Stealing Pal Dear Stealing Pal, I had a...