Girls' Life articles from April 2002

Girls' Life archives from April 2002

Karen's page.(teenage use of Ecstasy)
April 1, 2002... It's the kind of news that makes parents freak. The Partnership for a Drug-Free America reported last week that teen use of Ecstasy rose 20 percent last year--and has increased a mind-boggling 71 percent since 1999. I wish I could say I'm...

Find your perfect pen pal!
April 1, 2002... Ever wish you had faraway friends? Girls who could let you know what's up in Wisconsin? A bud who knows the trends in Tuscaloosa? Or maybe just someone you can tell your innermost secrets--without the chance of your entire school finding out?...

Letters.
April 1, 2002... WE'VE GOT MAIL! Sealed with a Kiss I love my Valentine's Day issue [F/M '02]. The special GL Guys' section featuring Bill & Dave's Q&A. along with "Geek Chic," "Kiss-or-Miss Soiree" and "The Giving Spree" is great! Thanks especially...

Top of the world. (Short Stuff).(twelve-year-old Nicole Wineland-Thom climbs Mt. Kilimanjaro)
April 1, 2002... After 11 days, five climate zones and 19,340 feet, Nicole Wineland-Thom ""ly climbed one of the seven summits of the world. At 12, Nicole is the yo"" to have climbed to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa. Her jour"" other trekkers...

Mushmania. (Short Stuff).(Hannan Moderow competes in sled dog races)
April 1, 2002... Some families play Monopoly, others watch TV--but Hannah Moderow, 17, and her family mush together. No. not mosh--mush! As in Snow Dogs. Following in her fam's tracks, Hannah competed in her first International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race...

The ties that bond. (Short Stuff).(international pen pals for teenagers)
April 1, 2002... A side from studying algebra and going to gym, e-mailing pen pals in Bahrain has become part of a regular school day for some students. After the Sept. 11 attacks, President Bush developed Friendship Through Education, which pairs American...

Fight the good fight. (Short Stuff).(teenage girl suffers from cancer)
April 1, 2002... You might think 17-year-old "Miss Rolanda" has it tough She's a child of he foster care system and she is also battling liver cancer. But does Rolanda let it get her down? No way! Rolanda created Kids Place at www.faithandhealth.com to help...

What's the story. (Short Stuff).(content of 'Every Girl Tells A Story')
April 1, 2002... "My mom's a hippie, and my dad hates hippies. I want to get rid of hate. You have to love people and love animals and love your neighbor." Inspirational, huh? Every Girl Tells a Story by Carolyn Jones (in collaboration with Girl Scouts of the...

Who ya gonna call? (Cool Woman).(Code 3 Associates works to save animals)
April 1, 2002... Nan Stuart to the rescue! Nan who? Nan is a lifesaver for pets that are abandoned during tornadoes or stranded in floods. Nan's nonprofit organization, Code 3 Associates, rescues animals in distress during natural disasters. Nan laughs...

Dollars and sense. (Short Stuff).(parents' concern about finances of teenage girls)
April 1, 2002... Money counts! Parents rank financial stability (even before sex or drugs) as their No. 1 concern for daughters, says a survey by The Women's College Coalition and Girls Count! Eighty percent of parents are concerned with their daughters'...

All in the family. (Short Stuff).(survey about teenagers and alcohol consumption and drug use)
April 1, 2002... Why do some teens choose to swig beer or sip wine? The reason could hit close to home. Seems teens who don't get along with their 'rents are more likely to drink than kids who are tight with the fam, says Dr. James Bray of the Baylor College of...

High-class cash. (Short Stuff).(use of computers in schools)
April 1, 2002... No. 2 pencils, notebook paper, three-ring binder.. .a $2,000 laptop. Which one of these wasn't on your school supply list this year? A successful pilot program last year at Jordan Middle School in Palo Alto, Calif., prompted the school to...

Dear Carol.(dating and life advice for teenage girls)
April 1, 2002... Carol Weston I like this guy a lot, but he's 13 and in eighth grade. I'm 32 and in sixth. He likes me too. I've never had a BF before. Is he too old for me? Am I too young to have a BF at all? Dear Carol, Preteen in Distress ...

My BFF bugs me!: BFF has a habit that plucks your every last nerve? Should you speak now or forever hold your peace? (GL Friends).(best friend forever)
April 1, 2002... Maybe you can't put your finger on it, but something about your BFF bugs ya. Is it her oh-so annoying Phoebe from Friends routine? Is it the way she eats her turkey sandwich and recounts every detail of Spanish class--while globs of mayo seep...

Spy games. (BFF Giveaway).
April 1, 2002... Go Alias with Wild Planet's new espionage gear, Undercover Girl. With the Mystery Message Kit, you and your BFF can write memos in disappearing ink and destroy evidence with a hidden paper shedder. For some transformer action, the Hip Talkies...

Sporty pants. (BFF Giveaway).
April 1, 2002... Does your BFF kick it on and off the field? Is she a school athlete or amateur sports star? Does she have a positive body image, stellar stress management skills, and healthy relationships with friends and family? Is she between ages 11 and 18?...

I have two BFFs, and they each invited me to spend spring break away with their families. I don't know who I should go with. (BFF Dilemma of the Month).(best friend forever)
April 1, 2002... How can I go on vacation with one bud when another BFF invited me to go away, too? I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings. I wouldn't want to hurt either of my BFF's feelings. I would tell them both that I'm really sorry but that I can't go...

When friends attack: It's all smooth sailing. Until suddenly...your friendship circle hits a major snafu, and you're ousted--left hanging out to dry. Can you get back on course, or should you jump ship? (Friends).
April 1, 2002... Oops! You blabbed about Kara's crush on Tricia's brother, and the news spread like wildfire. Now Kara's fuming! Or maybe you wanted to see Lonestar State of Mind, while the girls wanted to hit Limited Too. When you put up your dukes for Joshua...

Gypsy girl. (Fashion Blast).
April 1, 2002... You don t have to drop a fortune to get this spring's chic gypsy look. Romantic ruffles, exotic embroidery and jeweled accessories define this bohemian style. Careful not to overdo it--you don't want to look like a fortune-teller. An...

Yes! You can finally banish breakouts!: Singing the blemish blues? You con't have to. Here's your simple, straightforward, once-and-for-all guide to clear skin you want. (Beauty Blast).
April 1, 2002... Do you really need that breakout banished? Do you really, really? Like it's just days before prom? Then make an appointment with a dermo to get the blemish injected (yes, we're talking about sticking a needle, albeit a tiny one, right into your...

GL's Top 10: Most personal body questions answeres. (GL Body Q and A).
April 1, 2002... PERIODS. BREASTS, DOWN-THERE HAIR...HOW DOESA GIRL DEAL WITH ALL THIS?!? WE/VE GATHERED YOUR MOST PRIVATE HEALTH QUESTIONS-ONES YOU'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW THE ANSWERS TOBUT NEVERDARED TO ASK READ ON AS EXPERTS ANSWER YOUR MOST PRESSING,...

Hate blind dates? (Guys).
April 1, 2002... Why doesn't my BF ever notice when I get a new haircut or new clothes? Everyone else compliments me but he doesn't say a word. DAVE: I doubt he means to be rude--he's probably just oblivious. Not all guys see that great stuff, like glitter...

Guilt trip. (GL Life).
April 1, 2002... I'm 14 and my parents are overprotective. I'm not allowed to have a BF and I feel guilty because live been seeing a guy. Row can't tell my parents in a way that won't make them totally treak out? Figure out a good time to talk with your...

Paul Garces. (Spotlight).
April 1, 2002... AGE: 20+something (she won't tell). HOMETOWN: New York City, but she's Columbian and live in South America for five years. HER FIRST BIG ROLE: Playing 17-year-old foreign exchange chica Francesca in Clockstoppers, now in theaters....

Girls' Life Top 10.
April 1, 2002... See SPIDER-MAN Based on the Marvel comic strip, a genetically enhanced spider at a science demo bites Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire). Suddenly, he has spider speed and crime-fighting strength. Watch as Spidey catches arachnophobic...

What's Hilary thinking? (Hangin' With).(Hilary Duff, actress)
April 1, 2002... If you think growing up is super tough, you oughta relate to Lizzie McGuire. Hilary Duff, 14, stars as Lizzie in the popular show what's Lizzie Thinking? On the Disney Channel. If there were ever a reason to beg your parents for cable, it's to...

Instant message.
April 1, 2002... Everything comes in waves. And you've gotta believe you'll get another good wave. But it's also good to just sit on the surfboard and enjoy the sun. --Charlize Theron Remember, we all stumble, every one of us. That's why it's a...

Can you think like your guy?: Rate your level of dude knowledge. (Quiz).
April 1, 2002... Guys and girls look at life way differently in oh-so many ways. This can be cool--after all, if every body thought the same, how boring would that be? But existing in two separate worlds can be way frustrating, especially when it comes to...

Tell it don't yell it: How to get what you want the smooth takin' way.
April 1, 2002... You're ready to explode! Your parents' ridiculous rules are absolutely destroying your social life. Or maybe your English teacher is giving you a completely unfair grade. Or perhaps your BFF or BF is being a total jerko. No matter who's got you...

Trouble in sibling paradise.
April 1, 2002... Has your sib turned into a total nightmare? Feeling pressured to be perfect, worried your rep is ruined or that your parents have forgotten who you are? Chances are, you can't change the sitch--but you can change how you react. Your...

Hair today, gone tomorrow: Being natural can be beautiful but, sooner or later, you might decide to trade hair for bare. Here's what you need to know about smoothing things out. (GL Beauty).
April 1, 2002... RAZOR & SHAVING CREAM Gillette for Women Crystal Clear Venus and Skintimate Moisturizing Shave Gel in Tropical Splash COST: $7.50 for the razor; an extra blade and a storage case. Refill packs of four blades are $750. The shaving cream...

Spring clean!: Throw open the windows, let some fresh air in, and color your room with perfect pastels. Think, "Goodbye, dust bunnies. Hello, Easter bunny!". (My Room).
April 1, 2002... Mad plaid Dress up your drawers the criss-cross way with this simple painting technique. Jessi, 11, scored this dresser at a yard sale for $15 and worked wonders with it. First, paint the whole piece with two coats of white primer, letting...

And how was your day?: The week book.(anecdotes about daily life)
April 1, 2002... I was walking to the water fountain at school and noticed my crush. I gave him one of those flirty smiles and leaned over to get a drink. I missed my mouth and sprayed water all over my face and shirt. He saw the whole thing! My ballet...

Spit happens. (Celeb Moment).(teenage girls accused of spitting)
April 1, 2002... Two summers ago, we'd just finished rehearsal in New York. We were all extremely hyper and giddy after playing live, so we crowded the eighth-story window of our hotel room and sang to the people below at the top of pur lungs! Then we had a...