Girls' Life articles from April 2001

Girls' Life archives from April 2001

Britneymania.(entertainer Britney Spears)
April 1, 2001... It's a Britney Spears-o-rama! Not only is she putting out her third album and a second book, but her belly-button ring can now be considered a museum-quality artifact. In the pop princess's hometown of Kentwood, La., the Kentwood Historical and...

Hello Kitty!(game encourages people to spay and neuter pets)
April 1, 2001... Ya gotta spay to play! Brigid Cleary, 11, and Angela Ortiz, 14 created Spay Now, a kickin Web based game with millions of players worldwide. The object of the game? To encourage pet owners to spay and neuter their cats and dogs Becky and Angela...

Letters.(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2001... Nice Change Your magazine is great! It's the nicest one I've seen for girls my age--I'm almost 13. Other magazines only talk about beauty, boys and makeup. You have some of that, but you also have good advice on school and family. I...

To Dye For.
April 1, 2001... Eggs. What would Easter be without 'em? What's your signature way of decorating the little yolks Dye? Paint? Precious, ancient jewels? The people at PAAS, makers of those egg-decorating kits, want to know how you jazz up your eggs and learn...

Better than a Hallmark.(10- and 12-year-old girls write book about their mother's breast cancer treatments)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... To most, Mother's Day might be just another Hallmark holiday. But to one Maryland family, it marks the anniversary of a mother's miraculous recovery. Last year, when abigail and Adrienne Ackermann's mom, Dawn, told them she had breast cancer...

Kickin' it!(launch of Women's United Soccer Association)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... They're baaackl Your favorite soccer stars from the 1999 U.S. Women's World Cup team arc back, and this time they are here to stay. All the members of the U.S. champion team have hooked up with the world's best to create the Women's United...

SHE'S AN IVY GIRL.(first woman president of Brown University Dr. Ruth Simmons)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... The first female president of Brown University in Providence, R.I., Dr. Ruth Simmons is also the only African-American ever to head an Ivy League school. That's a far cry from her meager upbringing as the youngest of 12 children in a small,...

Rap it up.(TV documentary 'Poetic License')(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Whether you pen your poetry or prefer to let it just roll off your tongue (or even if you couldn't rhyme your way out of a paper bag), you'll no doubt be completely inspired by Poetic License, a special airing April 1 at 11 p.m on PBS. Beg your...

Calling all Couch Potatoes!(teens watch 19 hours of TV weekly)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... If you care more about keeping up with the crew from Capaside than spending quality time with your friends family, it's time to wrench that remote from you hand. Most teens watch about 19 hours of TV per week and see up to 20,000 commercials...

Field Of Dreams.(girls' softball teams in Brevard County, FL, win gender discrimination suit)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Sandy, unkempt fields, hypodermic needles, dirty bathrooms...that's what the girls' softball teams in Brevard County, Fla., were forced to deal with during competitive seasons. While the boys' baseball teams practiced at school facilities with...

May the force be with you.(applying for Earth Force's Youth Advisory Board)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Hey, all you tree huggers and granola-munching gals! If volunteering to improve the environment sounds like a groovy opportunity to you, apply for Earth Force's Youth Advisory Board. Earth Force gets kids fired up about preserving our precious...

Almost Famous.(survey finds being famous is top aspiration of girls)(Brief Article)(Polling Data)
April 1, 2001... Britney was "Lucky" when it came to fame and fortune. Oprah Winfrey talked, acted and published her way to riches. But most girls today can only dream about a mega-successful, superstar lifestye--and they do. According to the 2000 Roper Youth...

HELP!(questions and answers about teenagers' problems)
April 1, 2001... Carol Weston Dear Carol, I have a problem with my boyfriend. I like him a lot, and he has a good side that is loving, funny, sweet and wonderful. But he has a bad side that I really hate: He gets jealous and mad whenever he doesn't...

Drama queen.(advice on handling an overly dramatic friend)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Can you calm the queen, or is it always a scene? CURTAIN CALL! Your BFF is always on stage, and it seems she's out for an Oscar every time she's within earshot of anyone? Sometimes it's funny, but the diehard drama can get under your skin....

BFFs OF THE MONTH.(teenage friendship)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Shanel, 11, and Danielle, 12, have been BFFs since fourth grade. Sure, they love watching movies, cheerleading and working on the school paper. But they often put fun on hold to help each other deal with reality. Danielle lives with relatives...

BFF DILEMMA OF THE MONTH.(advice for teenagers)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... My BFF always calls my house past midnight I get introuble! How can I stop the late-night calls? My BFF is a total night owl on the prowl. If your BFF doesn't realize you get in trouble for it, make sure she understands the rule. If...

BFF GIVEAWAY.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... THE RULES BOOKS This itty-bitty mini giveaway from Peter Pauper Press rules! Included are a Girls Rule journal with cool quotes, black and purple pages, and a silver gel pen. Add a mini pink keychain photo album, plus the Best Friends Forever,...

GI Jane.(fashion advice for teenaged girls)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... What's up with everyone wearing camouflage lately? I love idea, but how do I combat looking like I'm going into the trenches? Camouflage has gone glam! No longer basic army drab, the latest take on camouflage promises never to blend in....

Our real girl razor road test.
April 1, 2001... Schick Xtreme Ill ($5.50 for four) and Colgate Aloe Shave Cream ($1) Colgate's thick, velvety lather really coats legs. It smells like it's for men, but it's cheap and works great. The Schick looks cool and does the job. No nicks, no burns, and...

Shock Proof.(L'Oreal Shock Proof Extreme Wear Nail Color)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2001... If you're like us, your perfect 10 stay perfect for all of 10 minutes. Wish you could keep your pointers looking freshly painted a wee bit longer? L'Oreal Shock Proof Extreme Wear Nail Color ($5) to the rescue! This new formula dries hard and...

Love it!(L'Oreal Studio Line FX Toss Lotion)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2001... We don't usually put two products from one company on the same page. But we're tossing caution to the wind, along with the idea that fine-haired gals like us can't have that piece-y look you Jennifer Aniston-types sport. L'Oreal Studio Line FX...

GIVEAWAY!(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Who says you can't have your cake and eat it too? If you lick the beaters and eat icing from the can, Bonne Bell has six cake-flavored, sponge-on glosses with party favor tops. The tasty treats include Brownie Cheesecake, Confetti Surprise and...

Skip, hop bump.(cellulite; nosebleeds; stomach problems ; nutritious vegetables)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... That bumpy stuff on your thighs doesn't exactly have you jumping for joy? Over 90 percent of all women have cellulite. Girls are noticing the irregular lumpy deposits in their hips, thighs and buttocks at younger ages because it actually...

The Ex Files.(advice on dealing with boyfriends' ex-girlfriend)
April 1, 2001... She's supposed to be old news. So why is your guy asking for daily updates? Dave: He's not trying to confuse you. More likely he's confused. Bill: Is there some underground Cult of Confusion out there, with members strategically...

Quiet the riot.(social life advice)(Column)
April 1, 2001... Your BFF won't stop gabbin' about her guy? Oh, my! Sometimes you just can't get enough good advice. So we asked Alexis Sinex, 17, coeditor of The Girls' Life Guide to Growing Up, to be our newest advice columnist. Alexis--her friends call...

Thrills and chills.(Review)
April 1, 2001... From the thrill of first love to the chill of a haunting tale, these flicks oughta keep you on the edge of your seat. GHOST WORLD Based on the Ghost World comic books, this slick flick stars Thora Birch as Enid and Scarlett Johansson...

Whassup?(Review)
April 1, 2001... What's new on CD shelves? Take a look and see. MATRIARCH OF THE BLUES * Etta James Lookin' to get Mom a CD for Mother's Day? Etta is a living blues legend, and this is one mama of a CD. Etta belts out 12 phat tracks of...

Blast to the past.(adventure stories)(Brief Article)(Bibliography)
April 1, 2001... Think history's a snore? Not with these non-stop adventure stories... Matilda Bone by Karen Cushman Clarion, $15 Raised by a priest, Matilda is fluent in many languages, including Latin. She seeks "higher things," and...

Women's Web.(career web sites for girls)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... In honor of Take Our Daughters to Work Day, tap into some of the best career sites on the Web--for girls only! People have been asking, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" since you were like 3. Chances are you're curious about your...

ROAD TRIP.(Game Boy Color! driving games)
April 1, 2001... YOU'RE NOT 16 YET, but why not get some driving practice in now? OK, not on the freeway--on your Game Boy Color! Walt Disney World Quest Magical Racing Tour and Looney Tunes Racing take you on the road with your fave 'toons. In Magical Racing...

HANGIN' WITH Cool Cats.(Rachael Leigh Cook, Rosario Dawson and Tara Reid of 'Josie and the Pussycats ')(Brief Article)(Interview)
April 1, 2001... Haven't caught cat scratch fever? You will. Josie and the Pussycats (based on the groovy 70s 'toon) hits screens any day. We got catty with its rockin' star trio--Rachael Leigh Cook, Rosario Dawson and Tara Reid. Fur real! Girls' Life: So...

VERTICAL LIMIT.(one girl's diary of adventures)
April 1, 2001... BRENNA K.. 17, WITH KAREN BOKRAM Ever find yourself sitting in school, daydreaming of the day when you'll be on your own, out in the real world, having adventures and experiencing new things? Brenna, 17, did. But unlike most girls, she...

Tricky, Sticky Friendship Stiches.(friendship advice for teenaged girls)
April 1, 2001... When faced with a situation that might make or break your best bud bond, would you make the right decision? You're Best Friends Forever (BFFs) and, as far as you're concerned, you guys rule Friendship Paradise. But your friendship has...

"I'm Not You!".(advice for teenaged girls on getting along with their mothers)
April 1, 2001... How to be yourself--not mini-mom "You're just like your Mother!" Ooohhh...those five little words that make so many girls cringe. It's not always your look-alike smiles and cute dimples people are talking about, but maybe the same...

UP IN SMOKE.(teenagers working against smoking)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... You pride yourself on being a pretty smart chick, right? You don't quake in the face of math homework. You're pretty sure that WWF stuff is way fake. And you know if you wait a couple weeks before you splurge on those cute Steve Madden sandals,...

WHY I LOVE FAMILY!(girls describe living in nontraditional families)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Way before single parents were commonplace, shows like The Courtship of Eddie's Father, A Family Affair and The Brady Bunch were supposed to be about oddball families. But c'mon...the Brady's? A six-pack of stepsibs--so what? Or Buffy (not the...

What really works!(treating acne)
April 1, 2001... * About 20 million teens fight the breakout battle every day. The question is this: What will be your weapon of choice? Once and for we help you find the right war on principles. Used to be there was only one choice for fighting...

BOOK BASH.(starting a book club)
April 1, 2001... If you think book clubs are a bore, think again. They're a blast! And it doesn't take much to launch your own. Books and buds a must; all else optional. CHAPTER I THIS BOOK'S FOR YOU You've got plenty o' pages to pore over for...

My view on life.(challenges for visually impaired girl)
April 1, 2001... I love cool makeup, hot clothes and slow dancing with cute guys. So what makes me so special? You'll see. Up for a challenge? Put on a pair of sunglasses, smear the lenses with Vaseline, and give yourself two minutes to get from the first...

Error!(embarrassing moments)
April 1, 2001... Keep your eye on the ball--just don't catch it with your face! I tried to impress my crush during a baseball game. The ball slammed into the outfield, and ran to catch it. It hit me in the face. I had to keep ice on my face the rest of the...