Girls' Life articles from August 2004

Girls' Life archives from August 2004

Karen the editor's page.
August 1, 2004... It's hard to believe I've been writing this page for 10 years. When I started GL a decade ago, I had one small goal in mind--to make the best magazine I could for young teen girls. I wanted it to be fun and positive and, at the same time, be...

Peyton List: GL's 10th anniversary August cover girl.(GL Behind The Scenes)(Interview)
August 1, 2004... Every teen star in Hollywood was shamelessly vying to be on our 10th-anniversary cover. We got flowers, expensive gifts, muffin baskets. But, somehow, having a big celeb on the cover just didn't seem right. This is a real magazine for real...

Find your perfect pen pal!
August 1, 2004... 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?...

Harry meets GL.(We've Got Mail!)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2004... Thank you so much for "The Secrets of Harry Potter" [J/J '04]. I thought it was funny that Rupert requested Emma to be on the phone with him--he's usually so straightforward! --Kristina I was so thrilled to see the interview with...

Bored no more!(We've Got Mail!)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2004... I loved "10 Swell Ways to Make the Absolute Most of Your Summer" [J/J '04]. I needed things to do, so I designed new T-shirts and started a collection in a weekend. Print more of these articles!

Budding summer.(We've Got Mail!)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2004... Thanks for "GL's Big Booklet of Summer Fun" [J/J '04]. When my BFF and I had a sleepover, we did The Best-Bud Barometer. We had a blast learning about each other, and I even found out things I didn't know about her. She and I are looking...

A fly spy kid.(We've Got Mail!)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2004... I loved the article on Alexa Vega [Hangin' With, J/J '04]. She seems so normal. You did a great job of showing that side of Alexa. That article really made me interested in Sleepover, Alexa's new movie. I also thought Mila's Personal Pizzas,...

More coverage.(We've Got Mail!)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2004... I really liked "We've Got You Covered" [J/J '04]. I needed a new swimsuit and didn't know what to look for. There were about four suits I really wanted, and I was glad I could finally find one for a good price. GL's got it going on! ...

All burned up.(We've Got Mail!)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2004... After reading your article about tobacco use on screen [Short Stuff, J/J '04], I was appalled! The article mentioned making movies with smoking, rated R. Teens don't smoke or do drugs because they see Johnny Depp smoke! They smoke because they...

True to yourself.(We've Got Mail!)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2004... When I flipped through the J/J issue, "Be the Hot Chick (in 10 Simple Steps)" caught my eye. The steps you listed were good, but you forgot the most important--BE YOURSELF! There's nothing hotter, cuter or cooler. That's the best "trick."

Chicks for chicks.(We've Got Mail!)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2004... Thank you for printing the PETA ads! I went online to peta2.com and decided to become a vegetarian. While everyone may not agree with this choice, I think it's good that GL allows girls the chance to find out about this issue.

Chicks for chicks, part two.(We've Got Mail!)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2004... Thanks for "The Secret to My Success" [J/J '04]. It really got me motivated. Now, with my brother's help, we're starting an egg business--we're raising chickens and selling the eggs! It's a good job for me since I live on a farm.

Reader letter of the month.(We've Got Mail!)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2004... Dear GL--I have been drawing designs for a long time, and I never knew what to do with them so... one day I was drawing, and my teacher walks up to me and says, "Let me see." She looks at it and goes, "This is great!" Then she says, "You...

Bringing home the Bacon.(Short Stuff; speech by Future Farmers of America club member Leonor Armas results in policy prohibiting slaughter of animals raised at public schools)
August 1, 2004... After learning butchers would be makin' bacon out of a pig raised by her school's Future Farmers of America club, Leonor Armas, 15, raised a stink. Before the pig named, yup, Bacon was to be auctioned to a slaughterhouse, Leonor took a stand...

Ads don't add up.(Short Stuff; study on number of teens exposed to alcohol ads )
August 1, 2004... You're into Smallville, and next thing ya know... some guy is hootin' and hollerin' it up after he just kicked back a beer. Another alcohol ad infiltrating your TV. Why are these ads in time slots during shows geared toward teens, who aren't...

Better than a brown bag.(Short Stuff; Thermos Co. celebrating 100th anniversary)
August 1, 2004... Lunch boxes have done such a hot job of keeping food fresh and beverages cold (not to mention making a great stash for makeup, markers, secret letters and whatever else) that Thermos is still around after all these years. The company that made...

Kitty's ahead of the class.(Short Stuff; Hello Kitty donating to UNICEF's education programs for girls)
August 1, 2004... Maybe you have an ugh feeling about back-to-school, but consider yourself blessed. Worldwide, millions of girls don't go to school. That's why Hello Kitty, for her 30th b-day, is donating over $150,000 to UNICEF's education programs for girls....

Teen tan fad bad!(Short Stuff)
August 1, 2004... The tan is fading, so you're off to the tanning salon? Stop! We've told you tanning is bad, bad, bad. So why is tanning-bed use on the increase among girls 15 to 18? Over a third of U.S. teen girls admit to using tanning bads, um, sorry, beds....

The green scene.(Short Stuff)
August 1, 2004... Care about the environment? Here's your chance to really turn things around (and rack up some serious community-service hours for school). Wrigley and Keep America Beautiful are looking for a few good teens for its Greenup challenge. Looking to...

Water world.(Cool Girl; Sara Rose Langbert wins Young Scientist Scholarship )
August 1, 2004... To win a Young Scientist Scholarship at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, you've gotta be smart... scratch that, brilliant. Brilliant, like WHOA! So what did Sara Rose Langbert, 17, do to win such an honor? She created a...

Taking a stand.(Short Stuff; cancer patient Alex Scott raises funds through lemonade stand)
August 1, 2004... Alex Scott, 8, has been fighting a super-aggressive cancer, called neuroblastoma, since birth... but she doesn't let that sour her spirit. At age 4, Alex opened a lemonade stand to raise money for the hospital that treated her. At 50 cents a...

Last call for mall crawl.(Short Stuff; Detroit's Fairlane Town Center enacts curfew)
August 1, 2004... People-watching outside of Hot Topic while munching on Boardwalk Fries is a total teen pastime, right? But some malls are closing up shop for kids. The Fairlane Town Center outside of Detroit has enacted a curfew that prohibits anyone under 17...

It's a wrap!(Boo! Hiss!; Nashala Hearn suspended for wearing traditional Muslim head scarf)
August 1, 2004... Sixth-grader Nashala Hearn has always been a well-behaved student. So why was she suspended, twice, from her Oklahoma middle school? For wearing her traditional Muslim head scarf, called a hijab, to class. Nashala's middle school had a policy...

Dear Carol.
August 1, 2004... Dear Carol, My BF and I have been going out for a month, and we haven't even held hands. I want to take it slow, but all my friends are already kissing their BFs. He and I talk a lot, but I don't know if I should make the first move. ...

Friend blend: the do's and don'ts of mixing your old crew with the new....(friends)
August 1, 2004... Got two groups of gal pals--one from summer camp, the other from school? Perhaps you're in private school this year but wouldn't dream of parting with your public school pals. Or maybe you moved and want to mix it up with girls from the new...

Call it like you see it!(BFF Giveaway)
August 1, 2004... Never have a dull conversation again! OK, maybe we can't spice up speaking with Great Aunt Gerta, but we can put you in touch with your inner glamour girl. Turn your telephone into a piece of funk-tional art with the Glam-a-Phone kit. The kit...

Lili lovely.(BFF Giveaway)
August 1, 2004... Looking for a swank way to organize addresses, pix and memorabilia? Check out Lili Chantilly's line of All My Fabulous Friends purse-shaped address and memory books--cute, cute, cute! Lucky for you, we've got 10 of each waiting to be filled for...

BFF dilemma of the month: my BFF's new friend sits with us at lunch, and she doesn't like me. It's really tense at the lunch table now.(BFF Giveaway)
August 1, 2004... I've tried to talk to my BFF about this new girl, but it's a big problem--especially in the caf. What should I do? Talk to the new girl. Making a new friend will benefit you, and lunchtime will be more fun. Try to be extra nice, and don't...

So long, summer: end-of-summer friendship dilemmas ... fixed.(friends)
August 1, 2004... The leaves are gonna change, and so will some other stuff. Pool's closed; school's open. What's that mean for a few of your friendships? Plenty. SEE YA! You two line your beach towels side by side every glorious day. You share sunscreen,...

Hang in there, baby! Lanyards, jean jewels and key chains are the hottest accessory trend! Show your style by clipping these classics onto belt loops and backpacks. Snap!(fashion: look of the moment)
August 1, 2004... I.D. tag lanyard, $2.50, claires.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I.D. tag lanyard, $9, HeadDress [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Luggage tag, $24, elissabloom.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Loop jewel, $30 psychicgirl.com ...

Bookbag stash: beat those back-to-school blues by loading up on loot that'll last all fall. Our beauty supplies list beats shopping for pens and paper any day!(beauty: look of the moment)
August 1, 2004... Four mini-mascaras to match your moods I Wink 4 Sugar Mini Mascara Set, $19, sephora.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Soothe sore soccer muscles in seconds flat Soul Scents Sore Muscle Rub, $12, soulscents.org [ILLUSTRATION...

No gain, a pain.(body: Q & A)
August 1, 2004... I eat, but I'm still skinny. I can't wear the clothes my friends wear--they're too big for me. What can I do to gain more weight? Skinny girls have body issues, too. But if you complain about it, you're likely to get that rolled-eye look....

Listening to music too loud can damage your ears.(Fact or Fiction?)
August 1, 2004... It's true! Too-loud tunes can wreck your hearing. When it's cranked up--in your earphones, on your stereo or at a Yellowcard show--music can cause temporary hearing loss. Your ears might ring for 15 minutes or two days, and then go back to...

Wrestle mania.(guys: Q & A)
August 1, 2004... I'm the only girl on the school wrestling team, and I have a crush on one of my wrestling buddies. We hang out sometimes, but would it be weird to ask him out for a date? BILL A girl on the wrestling team is unique. A girl asking a guy...

Girlfriend 101: don't want your brand-new BF to make like a tree and leave? Check out our tried-and-true tips....(guys)
August 1, 2004... Got a great new BF? Congrats! You've gotten over the first big hurdle of teen dating: finding a cool guy who's way worthy of you. But here comes that second hurdle: knowing the secrets of being the GF he can't wait to hang out with. ...

Mum's the word.(life: ask Lucky)
August 1, 2004... My mom wants me to tell her everything, like whether or not I have a BF but, when I confide in her, she tells my dad. I hate it! How can I talk to my mom without my dad finding out everything about me? When you can get your mom's undivided...

Gettin' the last laugh: dissed? Dumped? Ratted on? Who can blame you for wanting revenge? But there is a better way....(life)
August 1, 2004... The new girl at the swim club you thought was totally cool dissed you for a spot on the A-list. Your BF dumped you just before Labor Day fireworks for the junior who wears way-too-much makeup. Your little sister sold you out to the 'rents for...

Load up your locker!(Make it!; emergency kit to handle life's embarrassing moments)
August 1, 2004... Remember last year when you had a little "leakage" the very day you were wearing your brand-new beige cords? While minor mishaps make great embarrassing-moment stories, they aren't so funny when they happen to you. But bummers like this are...

Master manga!(Be the first on your block to ...)
August 1, 2004... Betcha can't guess the most popular style of Japanese animation. It's shooju--who knew? It's the style that features wide-eyed enchanting images, like the one pictured above on the cover of Manga Mania Shoujo: How to Draw the Charming and...

Make your (hall)mark.(Why not?)
August 1, 2004... Got a whole posse of camp buds you need to keep in touch with now that summer's over? IMing is fine, but you can make a hard-copy connection when you bestow your handmade, gorgeous creations on friends, relatives and anyone else you deem...

Top 10 jams.
August 1, 2004... Jake Shimabukuro Crosscurrent Ah, Hawaii. The sounds of crashing waves, exotic birds and... ukulele. The four-stringed instrument is much like a small bass guitar and creates soft tones. Jake is a master of ukulele, and you can tell just...

Brady Corbet.(Cutie)(Interview)
August 1, 2004... AGE 16 HOMETOWN "I live in Los Angeles. I was born in Scottsdale, Ariz., and lived there until I was about 7. But I really consider my hometown Greenwich Springs, Colo., because most of my remembered life was there." WHERE YOU'VE SEEN HIM He...

Ashlee Simpson.(spotlight)(Interview)
August 1, 2004... AGE 19 HOMETOWN Dallas, Texas, but she now lives in Los Angeles. WHY YOU KNOW HER Even though on her debut CD Autobiography she sings, "I was living in the shadow of someone else's dream," Ashlee refuses to live in the shadow of her sister...

The first day of school, I want to look ...
August 1, 2004... Do you have an inner cute girl? How about an inner rocker? Here are the clothes and makeup that will let you be whomever you want to be this year... even if it's only for a day. Pretty It's impossible not to feel pretty in this fall's...

"What I wish someone had told me about high school": ever wish you had a cool older sister who would tell you everything you needed to know to make high school the best time you've ever had? We got 17 seniors to spill on what even your big sister doesn't know.
August 1, 2004... The summer before my freshman year, I had dozens of expectations of what high school would be like. I would be a straight-A student and reigning member of the popular clique. I would have a hot boyfriend with a great car, get elected class...

Mr. Right ... right here: who's the guy that's really right for you? Surprise, it might not be the guy you think! Find your real love match right here.
August 1, 2004... Your last crush was a guy everyone thinks is totally cute and totally cool. And it totally didn't work out. "Why not?" you ask your Magic 8-ball, The truth is that cute and cool only go so far. Soon enough, you'll realize that physical...

Smart girls, bad grades: your teachers and parents want your grades to be higher. And you want your grades to be higher. So why aren't they? Find out here.
August 1, 2004... Let's say this right out the gate: We don't think grades ever tell the whole story about a girl. We think every girl is more than her grades. You have a social life. You have time-demanding after-school activities and maybe even a home life...

Go ahead, make my day! Your mission brighten someone else's day. Equipment your natural charm and creativity, plus GL's 10 simple starter ideas. Guaranteed result you'll make someone smile and feel loads better yourself!
August 1, 2004... If everyone were to follow one simple rule, the world would be just about perfect. What's the rule? Basically, it's about treating other people how you want them to treat you. Hey, it's the right thing to do. And there are major side benefits:...

The perfect girl: even though she was super-smart, outgoing and athletic, Kathryn, 17, hated herself for not being perfect. Here's the heart-wrenching story of how bulimia almost destroyed her.
August 1, 2004... Although I grew up in an extremely nice home in Berkeley, Calif., with my parents and two little brothers, I wouldn't say I had a normal childhood. My parents are pretty high-powered--my dad is a successful international lawyer, and my mom is a...

How GL changed my life!
August 1, 2004... In 1994, Girls' Life stepped in to shake up the teen magazine scene. Our first issue ever debuted August/September 1994, bridging the gap between dolls and driving. GL was, and still is, all about real young teen girls and... well... their...

The GL time warp trivia test! Time to jump into the old wayback machine and return to those carefree days when Pokemon ruled the earth. Take this quiz to see how many crazy-cool pop culture facts you know from the past 10 years!
August 1, 2004... 1 In the video for "Baby, One More Time," what did Britney wear? A) A chicken costume B) A teeny-weeny bikini C) A "I Don't love Justin" T-shirt D) A schoolgirl's uniform 2 What was the name of Phoebe's evil twin sister...

GL's 10 years of hotties: yeah, hotties come and go but, while they're here, they sure do make an impression! Here's who was hot and when ...
August 1, 2004... 1994 Jonathan Taylor Thomas Otherwise known as JTT, his sitcom Home Improvement improved our Wednesday nights. 1995 Leonardo DiCaprio Our hearts still go on almost 10 years after Titanic. 1996 Backstreet Boys Nick,...

Love. Your. Hair. Really! Fine hair flops. Curl girls fight frizz. Thick hair like straw. Can we all just get along with our hair once and for all? Here's how to make peace and learn to love your locks.
August 1, 2004... Fine What you don't love No matter how hard you try, your hair is glued to your head by the end of lunch. How to love it! Wash and condition with... volumizing shampoos and conditioners. They'll work hard to rebuild texture...

Your snack time survival guide: back-to-school snack attack: it's back-to-school time--and time to get back on track with eating right. Here's how to junk the junk food ... and never even miss it.
August 1, 2004... Food is a tricky thing. On one hand, you have Mom nagging you about eating only good-for-you snacks, like carrot sticks or raisins. On the other hand, there's a scrumptious bag of crunchy chips, that gooey piece of cheese pizza and the...

I was there.(You Wrote It)(Poem)
August 1, 2004... Girls tap into their inner Elizabeth Browning.... i was there Together with you. I was there in the rain when the sky washed away. I was there in the flames when the ground turned to ash. I was there in the silence...

Friendship.(You Wrote It)(Poem)
August 1, 2004... Friendship Friendship floats on top of a wave, all stuck together. On the bottom in bits. But how come on the top it fits and the bottom in bits? Maybe it's because a true friend helps you when you are stuck...

Coolest room on the block: have a bedroom that's way drab and boring? Hang on for the excitement plan....(Your Room)
August 1, 2004... Ever hear of color-blocking? It's a technique that uses squares of color to pack some punch. It can be a cheap and easy way to give your room a whole lotta WOW! The Wall Head on out to the home improvement store because you're on the...

The secret identity of Sam Mullins: no one believes in superheroes. Or do they? Megan's not so sure. But new kid Sam Mullins may just be the real thing.(Fiction)(Fictional Work)
August 1, 2004... Four days before the sophomore Fall Fling, Sam Mullins admits he's a superhero. "Megan!" my BFF Rachel leans over and asks in her not so-quiet whisper. "What'd he say?" It's third-period English comp. Mr. Shapiro has busted us six times since...

Who is the chameleon boy?
August 1, 2004... Four days before the Sophomore Fall Fling... "What did he just say?" "Let me introduce You to Sam"

The Princess Diaries 2 Royal Engagement original soundtrack!(GL's Gotta-Have-It Back-to-School Guide!)
August 1, 2004... Today's top music artists are performing at the royal wedding of the season! Featuring the exclusive new single "Breakaway!" performed by KELLY CLARKSON. With all-new songs by Lindsay Lohan, Avril Lavigne, Raven, Jesse McCartney and more!

Dating Diaries By Kristen Kemp.(GL's Gotta-Have-It Back-to-School Guide!)(Young Adult Review)(Book Review)(Brief Review)
August 1, 2004... Katie has been dating Paul for the past five years, since seventh grade. Then, as the prom approaches, he dumps her. The last time she was on her own, she was wearing a training bra. Now she's about to see what life is like without Paul--and...

Gotta have it on DVD... Braceface: getting real.(GL's Gotta-Have-It Back-to-School Guide!)(Video Recording Review)
August 1, 2004... Teenage life is all about getting real, knowing yourself and catching the real scoop on the world around you. Sharon's about to experience some big changes, or at least they seem big to her. Get it at www.bracefacevideo.com or a retailer near...

Tweak your taste buds.(GL's Gotta-Have-It Back-to-School Guide!)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2004... Tweak your taste buds with WONKA[R] SweeTARTS[R] and SweeTARTS[R] Shockers' interactive Lick-O-Meter! Check specially marked packages--you may find a winning Lick-O-Meter--and log on to www.WONKA.com to learn how you can hook up with cool...

Smackers[R] backpack essentials.(GL's Gotta-Have-It Back-to-School Guide!)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2004... Win one of 10 Smackers gift packs! Includes 10 Original Lip Smacker Lip Glosses, plus a red mini-backpack keychain that holds three Smackers! Send your name and address to Smackers Backpack Essentials, GL, 4517 Harford Road, Baltimore, MD 21214...

The Year of Secret Assignments By Jaclyn Moriarty.(GL's Gotta-Have-It Back-to-School Guide!)(Young Adult Review)(Book Review)(Brief Review)
August 1, 2004... When Lydia, Emily and Cassie are assigned pen pals among the thugs at Brookfield High, they create an all-out war between the schools--secret assignments, false alarms, lock-picking, legal drama, mistaken identities and some excellent kissing.

Find your prince ... on DVD!(GL's Gotta-Have-It Back-to-School Guide!; Julia Stiles in The Prince & Me)
August 1, 2004... What if you had to choose between nights of homework or your knight in shining armor?. Julia Stiles has to decide if she wants royalty or reality in The Prince & Me, the enchanting romantic comedy coming to VHS and DVD on August 10 from...

Stuck in the suburbs soundtrack!(GL's Gotta-Have-It Back-to-School Guide!)
August 1, 2004... The Stuck In The Suburbs soundtrack is the hottest CD on the block! Cool songs from Disney Channel's Original Movie by your favorite artists: Jesse MeCartney, Annelise Van Der Pol from That's So Raven, Haylie Duff and more!

Beauty is only skin deep.(GL's Gotta-Have-It Back-to-School Guide!)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2004... You've seen them in the latest movies with the biggest stars--now, read all about them! Why are vampires so gorgeous? So rich? Find out in Model, the latest manga from TOKYOPOP! Take a trip with art student Jae into the world of the bold,...

Star signs.
August 1, 2004... Virgo 8/23-9/22 AUGUST Any ordeal you've been working through--maybe some rough spots with a BFF or shaky ground with a dude--is finally coming to a close. You'll find yourself much happier and more forward-thinking once you shake the...

A cautionary tale.(And How Was Your Day?; embarrassing moments recalled)
August 1, 2004... In sixth grade, I walked to the bus stop and was trying to look really cool for the ninth-graders because they always seemed so intimidating. They were watching me when, all of a sudden, I fell into wet cement! I cried. So much for looking...

Got milk?(Celeb Moment; television actor Daniella Monet's embarrassing moment)
August 1, 2004... I was eating out at a restaurant with my family when my brother ordered some chocolate milk. Just as he took the first sip from his glass, he coughed and sneezed at the same time... and spit chocolate milk all over the front of me because I...