Girls' Life articles from August 2002

Girls' Life archives from August 2002

Karen's page.(Editorial)
August 1, 2002... Well, it took us nine years, but we finally did it--we put a celebrity on our cover. For the last 53 issues, we've featured girls whose biggest claim to fame was probably scoring 98% on a trig test an hour before stepping in front of our...

Letters.(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2002... WE'VE GOT MAIL! Three Cheers Thanks for "She's Got Spirit" [Short Stuff J/J '02]. I think it's really cool Nicole started a special needs cheerleading squad. She's absolutely right when she says, "There's a stigma that special needs...

Triple crown. (Short Stuff).(12-year-old triathlete enters the IronKids Triathlon National Champion)
August 1, 2002... She swims...she bikes...she runs....she's Kelsey Tuckr--a 12-year-old triathlete. And for five of the six years she's been competing she has been the IronKids Triathlon National Champion in her age group. Kelsey, who lives in Austin, Texas,...

Mission possible. (Short Stuff).
August 1, 2002... If you haven't yet caught Kim Possible, well, you're definitely not with the program. The new animated show was Disney Channel's most-watched premiere ever--2.5 million viewers (mostly girls) tuned in to the first episode. And no wonder because...

One day at a time. (Short Stuff).(Avon Breast Cancer 3-Day: walkathon to support breast cancer research)
August 1, 2002... "My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was pregnant with me. She fought hard against the disease but died when I was 3." So says Jessica, now 11, who's participating in the Avon Breast Cancer 3-Day, a series of three-day, 60-mile...

Be a wild child. (Short Stuff).
August 1, 2002... Well, here are the three W's your English comp teacher never taught you--Watch, Write and Win! To get kids wild about writing, Paper Mate, Scholastic, Animal Planet, and its host Jeff Corwin of The Jeff Corwin Experience have launched a...

Big mother is watching. (Short Stuff).(Washington schools make it possible for parents to monitor student school activities through the Internet)
August 1, 2002... You know that show Big Brother? Well, you might feel like you're on Big Mother when schools adopt computer programs that let parents monitor school activities through the Internet. Yep, that's right. Mom can now check your grades, attendance,...

Regal eagle. (Cool Woman).(Queen Rania of Jordan)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... As the 31-year-old talks about world peace, one might mistake her for a beauty queen rather than actual royalty. But she is Queen Rania of Jordan, the world's youngest queen, and even as violence continues to erupt between the Israelis and...

The rat pack. (Short Stuff).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Nobody likes a tattletale, but what if some kids threatened to pulverize you after dismissal? Would you tell? Most kids would. Eighty-one percent of over 500 students in an Opinion Research Poll say they'd report classmates who make threats....

Clean up your own backyard. (Short Stuff).
August 1, 2002... Can you picture like 70,000 volunteers donating their time to Mother Earth all on one day? Sept. 28 is National Public Lands Day, and you can take part at one of nearly 500 sites across the nation--public parks, rivers, lakes, forests and...

Weigh the risks lighten the load. (Short Stuff).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... You might be stylin' with your new L.L. Bean backpack, but try lifting that thing come school time. Textbooks, notebooks and school supplies can weigh you down--literally. Lawmakers agree. The concern is that students who carry heavy backpacks...

Strip search. (Boo! Hiss!).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Even if your Granny's OK with your panties, your school administration might have a huge problem with 'em. Female students' rights at Rancho Bernardo High School in Poway. Calif., wee violated when their vice principal allegedly made girls line...

Dear Carol.(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2002... Dear Carol, I love my dad, but he taps me on my behind even though I've asked him to stop. He even once did it to my best friend! Should I be weirded out about this? --Freaked by Father Dear Freaked, Can you talk to him...

No laughing matter: so funny you forgot to laugh? What to do when a BFF has a not-so-nice habit of humiliating you for giggles. (GL Friends).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... What's worse than a friend who always has to be in the spotlight? A friend who puts you down to get there! You felt like dirt the day she gave the soccer team a play-by-play on the time Fido dragged your undies into the dining room during...

BFF dilemma of the month.(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2002... Help! How can I keep my friendship strong if my BFF and I don't share the same schedules? I'm so worried I'll lose her. My BFF and I aren't in any of the same classes this year so I never see her. I feel lost without her! How can we stay...

Ice cream Dreamin'. (BFF Giveaway).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Dreamin' of a huge back-to-school bash with all the free ice cream you and your pals can eat? Stop dreaming. One lucky gal will win a Dippin' Dots Dream. Not your average ice cream, the colorful little beads come in 18 fab flavors, like banana...

Dancing queens. (BFF Giveaway).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... You'll kick yourself if you miss Disney Channel's movie Gotta Kick it Up (Friday July 26 t 8 p.m.). It's based on a true story about a first-year biology teacher in an inner city school who is persuaded to be the dance team's choreographer....

Friendship is golden: are you an A+ gal pal? Stop guessing, and learn the Six Sacred Rules of Friendship. (GL Friends).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Suddenly, Lisa was ignored and shunned by all her best buds. She had broken the first of Six Sacred Rules of Friendship--don't blab. Lisa's BFF Marcy's parents were divorcing, and Lisa was the only one Marcy had told. Marcy confided in her...

Good sports: score big off the field with awesome athletic chic. (GL Fashion Blast).(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
August 1, 2002... Girls in the hood HOODIES ARE A GIRL'S BEST FRIEND. The neutral color and sleeveless style make it work all year long. H&M nylon hoodie, $19 Hollywood Jeans cotton and denim hoodie, $50 Go school cool over a plaid mini....

Buddha-licious: far East style is showing up on everything from gems to sneakers. Steal a style secret from Hilary Duff, and pair Asian inspirations with your jeans. (Look of the Moment).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... celeb choice! Yak Pak, $95 This look was all over the fall runways and on the feet of fashion divas like Madonna. Stylish and comfy! Bracelet, Fantas-Eyes, $9 Eyeglass case, David & Young, $15 Ring, UCCICUCCI, $13 ...

Take cover! (GL Beauty Blast).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Don't have picture-perfect skin worthy of a close-up? Well here's a celeb secret: Even Sarah Micheele Gallar has less-than-camera-ready skin days. Here are the on-set tricks of celeb makeup artists for covering up blemishes, circles and other...

Small stash: how do celebs stay gorgeous when all they carry are tiny bags? All-in-one beauty kits! Steal their secret, and fit all your back-to-school beauty needs in the palm of your hand. (GL Beauty: Look of the Moment).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Rocket City Alien Eyes Shadow Trio in Message from Mars, $15 Use the darkest shade on your lid, and highlight your browbone with the light pink and silver. Spiffer Spiffer Manicure Pen, $4 A pen and nail file in one! Hard...

The grind. (GL Body: Q&A).(causes of and cures for teeth grinding)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... I grind my teeth in my sleep, it keeps my sister up at night, but I can't help it. Plus, I wake up with really painful headaches. Why do I grind, and how can I stop doing it? So, you're a bruxer. That's the medical term for teeth-grinder....

Thong underwear is bad for your health. (Fact or Fiction?).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... FICTION. It's true, though, that some girls are more prone to yeast and urinary tract infections. If that's you, thongs can provide a warm, moist environment to foster such infections. Stick to regular cotton panties. However, if you're not...

Friend or Joe Foe? (GL Guys).(best guy friend flirts with friends)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Bill & Dave I invited my adorable best guy friend to my country club dance. He spent the evening flirting with my friends. We got into a huge fight over it and haven't talked for weeks. How can we be friends again? BILL: The good news:...

Get over it already! It's a done deal. So why are you still dwelling on that dude? (GL Guys).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Things seem great with your BF until, out of the blue, he gives you the old heave-ho. The dreaded "adios, au revoir, buh-bye and thanks for playing" speech. You are, to put it mildly, totally devastated. After all, he was the boy of your...

Rah rah rah. (GL Life: Ask Lucky).(friendship changes after starting high school)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... My BFF and I just started high school, and things have really changed. Suddenly, she's Miss Pretty And Popular Cheerleader--and I'm not. Plus, she tells her new friends my secrets. Should I deal or get rid of her? Hopefully, she's going...

Smooth operator: so what if you're not the most confident gal around? Act like you are! (GL Life).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Some girls just seem to glide through life. You? You still can't figure out where to put your arms when you walk or what to say when you meet someone new. Don't sweat it. The truth is that no one is born confident. It's a skill you learn. It...

Girls' Life top 10.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... See BLUE CRUSH Anne Marie has always dreamed of riding the world's most radical waves and winning the Rip Masters surf competition in Hawaii. That is, until a hot football player infiltrates her dreams. Will Anne Marie stay on board?...

Gilmore Girl's Life. (Hangin' With).(Rory Gilmore, Alexis Bledel)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... How cool is Rory Gilmore? The teenage half of the best duo on TV is so righteous that girls try to be like her, and 18-year-old actress Alexis Bledel couldn't be more proud. Mothers write letters to WB saying their once TV-glued daughters have...

Lil' Romeo. (Spotlight).(Percy Romeo Miller)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... AGE: 13. REAL NAME: Percy Romeo Miller. WHO'S HIS DADDY?: Famous rapper Master P. Romeo knew he could rap after seeing his father and uncles write songs. As young as 5, he was sneaking into the studio to make songs. SOPHOMORE...

Avril Lavigne. (Spotlight).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... AGE: 17. HOMETOWN: Napanee, Ontario. THE PERFECT COMBO: Avril sings like an angry Alanis Morissette and she has fresh guitar and songwriting skills like Michelle Branch. WHY SHE'S SO COOL: Besides her awesome debut album Let Go and...

In the land of OZ. (Hangin' With).(Kelly Osbourne)(Brief Article)(Interview)
August 1, 2002... Cash, F. Lee Kelly Osbourne, 17, just spent six months with MTV cameras in her face 18 hours a day, and the Crayola-coifed teen doesn't give a scrap what you think of her. So her "Prince of Darkness" death rocker dad Ozzy Osbourne kisses...

GL's top ten celeb-inspired must-have back-to-school trends.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... So what if you don't have a hit show, a blockbuster movie or a not new single (say nothing of your own fashion stylist and an unlimited clothes budget). This fall, hit the halls decked in star style--even if you don't make a million bucks an...

Testing testing! What's your friendship personality type? Urgent: get with your bud now to take this friendship quiz. Find out each of your personality types for optimum friendship success.
August 1, 2002... Being best friends forever takes effort. There's no magic formula for friendship glue. But by identifying and understanding your friend's and your own personality types, you can ensure strong BFF bonds. Take our quiz...not once, but twice....

Shopping with the enemy. (Shopping With Your Mom A Survival Guide).
August 1, 2002... OK, usually your mom is your strongest ally. But when it comes to clothes shopping, it's like you two are suddenly in mallrat combat! Believe it or not, that dreaded back-to-school trek to the mall doesn't have to be Mission Impossible 3....

Homeward Bound: true story.
August 1, 2002... It's hard to believe that Elizabeth *, a bright and cheerful 17-year-old, grew up homeless. After her long, difficult journey with only a positive attitude to guide her, Elizabeth tells us how she finally made it "home." I was born in...

GL'S back-to-school celeb-inspired beauty do's and don'ts: we spot six can't-be-beat beauty trends inspiredy by some of your favorite celebs and tell you how to get the look...for less.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Do consider expressing yourself with outrageous hair color If you want to go wild for about 20 washings, check out Fudge's Paintbox collection (Kelly Osbourne uses Pretty Flamingo) with 16 easy-to-use but nonetheless shocking shades....

Safari-style study. (My Room).(projects for decorating your study area)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Sick of scrambling for study space at the kitchen table? Convert yard sale finds and common throwaways into unique, safari-inspired furnishings to create your own study sport! CONNECT THE DOTS! Who can resist these strings of too-cute...

And how was your day? Green day.(embarrassing moments in school)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... I was hanging in the caf with all the popular guys. They were giggling at something, so I pretended to go along with them. My crush said to me, "Dude, you've got a piece of spinach on your front tooth." I was completely speechless! In...

She croaked! A scratchy throat brings 11-year-old classical singer Aselin Debison to a screeching halt. (Celeb Moment).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... I had my song list ready for a performance, but the show's producer asked me to sing a new song. The song was beautiful but hit some very high notes. I felt a sore throat coming on, so I decided to sing the new song first to get it over with....