Girls' Life articles from August 2007

Girls' Life archives from August 2007

Find your perfect pen pal!(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Ever wish you had faraway friends? Girls who could let you know what s up in Wisconsin? A bud who knows the coolest trends in Tuscaloosa? Or maybe just someone you can tell your innermost secrets--without the chance of your entire school...

Not gonna run.(LETTERS: WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2007... I was unaware of how many girls suffer when they run away until I read "Little Girls Lost" [Special Report, J/J '07]. It made me appreciate how fortunate I am. My peers joke about running away. Now, I will never take part in such conversations...

No mystery--Emma rocks!(LETTERS: WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2007... I loved seeing Emma Roberts on the cover [Hangin' With, J/J '07]! She looks gorgeous, and she's a great inspiration!

In no rush.(LETTERS: WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2007... Thank you so much for "Super Sweet" [J/J '07]. I am just months away from turning 16. All I ever think about is what happens next and not about what's happening now. Your article put into words what I was trying to understand!

It ain't all about Benjamins.(LETTERS: WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2007... It must be really cool to win the lottery, but when I read "Million Dollar Baby" [Real Girl, J/J '07], I was disappointed. She didn't win the lottery; her parents did. I thought you put role models in GL, not Paris Hilton wannabes. ...

A+ article.(LETTERS: WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2007... Thanks for "Beat Test Stress!" [J/J '07]. I get so stressed over finals, and all those tips totally helped. I really liked the "Rock Steady" advice. Sometimes, I get so freaked that I fly through the test without carefully reading the...

Smother Brother.(LETTERS: WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2007... Thanks for "Oh, Brother!" [J/J '07]. My brother is 12, and he does everything you mentioned and more. I have a better trick than negotiating with him when he does something disgusting, though. Tell him you like it. He'll probably do whatever it...

Flip a coin.(LETTERS: WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2007... I loved the clothes in "Just Picked" [Fashion, J/J '07] but what's with the prices? I don't have $150 for a dress. I like GL, but I don't like that everything is so expensive. Please, find reasonable prices. Money doesn't grow on trees! ...

Max attacks.(LETTERS: WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2007... Thank you for putting Max Thieriot as Curie [J/J '07]. He is so dreamy! I can't wait to see Nancy Drew. Those eyes make me weak in the knees. I was kind of upset that he has a GF, though.

Props for pals.(LETTERS: WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2007... I signed up for the Pen Pal program a year ago, and right away I got an e-mail. She and I were like long-lost sisters! We are still pals and are so close. If I didn't read your magazine, I never would have met Katie. I just want to say thanks!

Striking close to home.(LETTERS: WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2007... Thank you for the J/J '07 Editor's Page. My friend was killed in a car accident. It hit the community hard, especially the students. However, it also brought everyone together. I agree with Karen when she says friends are always with us. I know...

GL update.(LETTERS: WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2007... Last year, GL got to meet Dakoda Dowd [Real Girl, A/M '07], a then 12-year-old top golfer with a big goal--to play in an LPGA tournament and fulfill her terminally ill mother's dream. In April 2006, Dakoda's mom Kelly Jo watched her daughter...

GL's September 2007: bling it on giveaway.(Buyers guide)
August 1, 2007... Back-to-school is all Dullsville? Step out on the town with some fabulous bling! From glitzy earrings to stunning shoes, GL wants you to be super sparkly. Hey, who says catching your crush's eye has to be hard? For the official rules and regs,...

Knit knack.(Short Stuff)(Phoenix Bess)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... While making her first knitting project, a hat, Phoenix Bess, 15, ran out of yarn halfway through and had to finish it off with a pom-pom. "It was a strange little hat," Phoenix confesses. "It's in the bottom of e drawer and hasn't seen the...

Split down the middle.(Short Stuff)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... If you think middle school sucks, you're not alone. As stats show learning slumps in the middle grades, officials look for answers to a prob that's more complicated than algebra. Proposed solutions? Eliminate middle schools by a) creating K-8...

Saving the day.(DC Comics Inc.'s Minx)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... The world of U.S. comics has been largely a boys' club with an unwritten "no girls allowed" bylaw attached. Not now! DC Comics has launched Minx, a for-girls-only line of graphic novels. The first three in the series--The Plain Janes,...

What's up, doc?(medical profession is the one)(Survey)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... The diagnosis is in: It's "the Grey's Anatomy effect." In a 2007 Junior Achievement Worldwide poll, "doctor" is the No. 1 career choice for girls ages 15 to 19. "One might see a correlation between the rise of popularity in a drama like Greg's...

Child's pose.(Short Stuff)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... You soon may be twisting yourself like a pretzel in phys ed. Sound stressful? Not at all. We're talking about yoga, and its many benefits are stacking up in recent studies. Researchers found that in students who did yoga almost every day, test...

Will cook for tuition.(Short Stuff)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Mac-and-cheese might be the meal of choice for many high-schoolers, but not Amanda Nunez. After turning out delish dishes such as pork medallions and arroz a la Mexicana, Amanda, 17, was crowned Best Teen Chef 2007. This from a girl who was a...

Group hug!(Cool Girls)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Who knew a crew of girls could prove how strong a circle of friends can be? A group of eight teens from Cincinnati has touched, in a BIG way, hundreds of impoverished children in Langkloof, just outside Johannesburg. Maya Amoils, Jordan Baird,...

Caught in the middle.(DEAR CAROL)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... I have a boyfriend, and my friends think I like him more than I like them. I do spend lots of time with him. How do I tell my BF that sometimes I need to be with my friends and not have him right there? Dear Caught in the Middle, As...

Love triangle.(DEAR CAROL)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... My friend and I like the same guy, and he asked her out. My friend doesn't want to go out with him because she doesn't want to hurt me. I told her to go ahead, but I secretly don't want them to date. Dear Love Triangle, You did the...

Drooler.(DEAR CAROL)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... I have this drooling problem when I sleep. My parents said to quit, but I can't. I told my friend and she promised not to tell, but she told a lot of friends. Now, I get embarrassed at sleepovers. Dear Drooler, It's not uncommon to...

Grumble girl.(DEAR CAROL)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... My best friend tells me I complain too much. How can I stop? Dear Grumble Girl, If you think your friend is right to complain about your complaining, then she did you a favor. So take notice of how you express yourself. When someone...

Hurting inside.(knowing biological father )(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... When I was little, my aunt told me my dad is not my real father. I've been looking for my biological father for five years. His phone number is unlisted, and it kills me inside not to know him. Dear Hurting Inside, It is understandable...

Need help on many levels.(DEAR CAROL)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... I have major problems. I throw up after I eat, and I cut myself. I try to stop, but I can't. When I do it, I feel like ! belong. I know it sounds crazy, and I probably am. Dear Need Help On Many Levels, You're not crazy, but you are...

Lame dater.(DEAR CAROL)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... I am 15 and have had a boyfriend for a few months. He is nice, smart, cute and understanding. But whenever we hang out, we run out of things to talk about. We had our first kiss, but it seemed unnatural. Do we just need to get to know each...

Camp crush.(DEAR CAROL)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... I really like this boy from camp, and he is also my best guy friend. Next year, he is not going back to camp. How do I tell him I like him without making it weird? Dear Camp Crush, Do you need to tell him? Can you show him with your...

Hates braces.(DEAR CAROL)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... I just got braces, and they are a pain! The real problem is that I got rubber bands, and I don't know what to do with them. Dear Hates Braces, I have no clue. Call your orthodontist. Braces are expensive, but with the price of...

Granddad disaster.(DEAR CAROL)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... My granddad passed away, and I'm a mess. When I was little, he read me stories or pushed me in a swing. But when I got older, I was hanging with friends and not seeing him as much. When I heard the terrible news, I cried and cried. How can I...

Best friend brawl.(DEAR CAROL)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... My two best friends absolutely hate each other. I never know which one I should hang out with. Can you help? Dear Best Friend Brawl, If you like both of them, hang out with them both. Separately, of course. You do not have to choose...

Making the distance: everything may seem fine and dandy so far this year, but one thing is missing: your very best friend.(GL BFFs)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Maybe she had to move because of her mom's job, or her lab new house means a new school. You're gonna miss her, but here's how to stay close. RIDE THE TECH TRAIN In today's teched-out world, there's no reason you and your friend can't...

I had a makeover for back-to-school, but my friends don't like my new look.(BFF DILEMMA)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Respectfully ask your friends what they don't approve of. But it shouldn't matter what other people think of your look, because it has nothing to do with them. Maybe they're jealous. --Christina S., 17 A girl's gotta change her...

Frenemy nation: you know that girl in your circle you secretly can't stand? You have to make nice with her. She's part of the crew.(GL FRIENDS)
August 1, 2007... Oh, that underlying friction. You both feel it, but you must abide by the unspoken rule: Thou shalt pretend to like each other at all times. We show you how to put on a respectable front for your so-called friend--and how to know if it's time...

Watch out, girl! The moment has finally arrived! Spiky, sassy or totally sleek, watches are making a big-time comeback this fall. No excuse for being late to class now ...(GL's BEST NEW FASHION TREND)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Get punked No need for style to be a thorn in your side. A wide, white cuff instantly updates a tee and jeans. Pick one with band detailing, like these silver roses. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hello, cutie Textured watchbands are...

Falling for plum! See ya later, lavender. Violet? You've been vetoed. This season's most-wanted purple is totally deep. Ditch boring brown and been-there black for our plum picks.(GL's BEST NEW BEAUTY TREND)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Totally milk it This smoothie-inspired shower gel will leave your skin super silky and smelling faintly fruity. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Heaven scent A new school year means a girl's gotta have a new scent. So... ? Sinful with...

GL body Q&A.(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... I have odd flaky stuff all over my scalp, kind of like dandruff. If I pick at it, it bleeds. It can really be annoying and embarrassing. Just about everybody has an occasional snow drift, but according to Dr. Erin M. Welch, assistant...

Sleek & smooth.(GL BODY Q&A)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... I've started showering only every other day. Is this better? Seems my hair and skin have gone from dry to smooth. Lots of people prefer that fresh 'n' clean feeling they get from showering daily. But some with dry skin and hair bathe and...

Fact or fiction?(girls to use steroids)(Survey)
August 1, 2007... A girl at my school was caught using steroids, but a lot of people don't believe it's true because they say that's a guy problem. People's perception of a steroid user is usually a big burly dude who plays football and lifts weights. But...

GL guys Q&A.
August 1, 2007... My ex-BF flirts with me, and my new BF tells me not to hang out with him. I like my BF, but I want to be friends with my ex. What should I do? BILL You should do what you want to do. The perfect BF cares for you but doesn't try to control...

Dave's dude demystifier.(GL GUYS Q&A)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Why is it that guys never like you until another guy likes you? So annoying! Annoying... and just like life. In business stocks are valued very low until they become popular. As they do, the price skyrockets because nobody wants to miss...

GL ask Lucky.(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... My friends are all "getting to the next level" with their boyfriends. I just don't feel comfortable with it. Now when my BF and I hang out with my friends, I feel awkward! Any advice? Give yourself props for not feeling pressured into doing...

That's a toughie ...(GL ASK LUCKY)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... I have been doing horrible things that involve peer pressure, and I'm not the best at following my own path. I need help. Most important is the desire to break the cycle. If you've been hanging with "friends" who pressure you into doing...

Just say no! Do you agree to do just about anything anyone ever asks of you? That's so not necessary.(GL LIFE)
August 1, 2007... Your BFF asked you to join the float committee, making a million paper tissue flowers for the Homecoming parade. Your cousin wants to borrow that new dress you saved up for... and you haven't even worn it yet! The field hockey coach thinks you...

iCarly.(tube)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Carly is an everyday girl until she becomes an underground hero as host of her own webcast. Go to icarly.com to post content that may appear on a future episode! Starring Miranda Cossrove (little sis on Drake & Josh), the Nick series premieres...

The Last Day of Summer.(tube)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Want summer to last, like, forever and a day? Um, you might want to rethink that. Hayden Panettiere's little bro Jansen is Luke, who wishes the sunny season would never end--and it doesn't! He's stuck on Labor Day and can't set out. This TV...

High School Musical.(High School Musical: Makin' the Cut)(High School Musical: Sing it! )(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Can't get enough? Be a show-off along with High School Musical: Sing it! (Wii, PS2). And in High School Musical: Makin' the Cut (Nintendo DS), you get to produce your own dance videos and pretend to enter a nationwide music competition! Start...

Jeanne D'Arc.(games)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Finally! A girl-inspired game that involves some skill and strategy. Inspired by Joan of Arc, this PSP game takes you to a mystical world where you pursue the revival of France during the Hundred Years' War. It combines history and fantasy,...

The Simpsons Movie.(Flicks)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... At last, everyone's favorite cartoon family is coming to the bib screen. While the plot's a closely guarded secret, two things are for certain: 1) Bart'll be causing trouble, and 2) Lisa will be the voice of reason (go to girlslife.com for our...

My Feet Aren't Ugly.(Reads)(Brief article)(Book review)
August 1, 2007... My Feet Aren't Ugly by Debra Beck Beaufort, $12.95 Scene: Summer, chatting up your crush. It's going great... when he suddenly looks down and says, "You have the ugliest feet I've ever seen! You should never go barefoot." What do you do?...

Kiss and Blog.(Reads)(Brief article)(Book review)
August 1, 2007... Kiss & Blog by Alyson Noel St. Martin's (PA), $8.95 BFFs Winter and Sloan will do what it takes to make the A-list. Sloan's calculated moves get her in the Pastel Posse so she ditches Winter, who creates an anonymous blog to spill Sloan's...

Mayday Parade: A Lesson In Romantics.(jams)(Sound recording review)
August 1, 2007... Do ya dig Panic at the Disco and The All-American Rejects? A little bit o' emo with some pop punk thrown in, the sound is catchy but meaningful. And hey! The guys in the band are pretty cute, too. Promise.

Slide Show Baby: self-titled.(jams)(Sound recording review)
August 1, 2007... With a funky, atypical sound, Slide Show Baby has folk-music flavor and takes lotsa musical risks. But It works! "Never Go Back" plays with an accordion in the background, and there's a little fiddle magic in "Moving Too Fast."

A Fine Frenzy: one cell in the sea.(jams)(Sound recording review)
August 1, 2007... Loaded with fantastical lyrics, haunting songs and a mellow pop sound, A Fine Frenzy is anything but frenzied. Singer Alison Sudol has a sorta Vanessa Carlton sound with a hefty dose of soul thrown in.

Talkin' smack with Zac!(Zac Efron)(Interview)
August 1, 2007... The hot, hot, Hot! star of High School Musical 2 (we heart Troy!) and Hairspray (he's doo-wop cool Link] has our heads spinning! Dreamy Zac Efron, 19, spills about his first kiss and putting the "man" in manicure. GL: What's it like to be...

Bewitched: Emma has us completely mesmerized. That's what we call "Emma-ized"!(Interview)(Cover story)
August 1, 2007... Of course, you don't need GL to tell you that Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix has hit theaters. And certainly you've heard that Emma Watson, the embodiment of girl-wizard Hermione, has signed on for the final two films: Harry Potter...

Karen the editor's page.(Editorial)
August 1, 2007... When we decided to do a feature on frenemies this issue, there was a lot of debate on how to actually define "frenemy." Half the GL crew said it's a girl who pretends to be your friend but does really awful stuff behind your back (spreads...

School of fashion: GL rocks the schoolhouse, and brings you our favorite A+ trends for fall. Get read to make the grade.
August 1, 2007... Textured Vest Vests add an extra layer of warmth and style this fall. Collars are popping up with tons of texture. Think cozy fleece or faux fur. Zip one on in a wear-with-anything color, like this fierce red. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Start me up: ten things you must do on the first day of school!
August 1, 2007... Starting your year on the right foot doesn't mean just slipping on your new Skechers. The real deal on making school rock from the first sec? Work your way down this gotta-do list! It'll help you learn lots, feel amazing and have the best year!...

The dating game: duh. You'd know if you and your crush were officially going out, right? Um ... not necessarily.
August 1, 2007... Long gone are the days of a guy calling you up and asking you out next Saturday night. Traditional has pretty much gone the way of your grandma's VCR on the old-school-o-meter. And unlike leggings, the dinner-and-a-movie thing is one retro...

GL's snag-free guide to gettin' through the school year: so you're all kicked back on a chaise right about now, lulling in the last few blissful days of "whatever!" If only school were so stress-free. Here's how to make your year feel like a day at the beach (almost!).
August 1, 2007... Yeah, hate to burst your no-trouble bubble. But you've always been taught to "be prepared," so now is prime time to mull over the what-ifs of your upcoming school scene. Remember last year's oral report? You royally blew it! Oh, and surely one...

7 guy friends every girl must have: having a boy buddy rocks! You can borrow his PSP, unleash a monster burp and get skateboarding lessons. And that's on any random Saturday.
August 1, 2007... When did girls figure out guys have great friend potential? There always have been, and always will be, girls who know the value of friendships with boys. These girls aren't tomboys or girl-hatin' or pulling that "friends with benefits" thing,...

Keep the peace! When friends fight, are you front and center dishing out more drama ... or do you stay safely on the sidelines?
August 1, 2007... Friendships aren't just about sleepovers, shopping trips and sharing your deepest secrets. There's drama, too. Like that time Amanda freaked 'cause she was convinced Michelle was trading her in for a new BFF--it took weeks to calm her down. Or...

Broken dreams unbreakable bonds: twin baby brothers are a challenge, to say the least! But, as Emma reveals, it can be overwhelming--even heartbreaking--when one has autism.
August 1, 2007... I was 7 when Evan and Brendan were born. They were a handful, but I was so excited to have two baby brothers. Evan was talking before Brendan, and they both walked at about the same time. Right around their second birthday, though, things began...

Over the rainbow.(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Fall's best fashions are drenched in vivid colors. Paint your world with sunny yellows, the hottest pinks and every shade of green. Pull on neon necklaces, bold headbands and rainbow-hued belts. Sorry, Dorothy, Toto's not included. It's...

This year I wanna try ...: rocking a new look can be like trying a new sushi--you wish you had a friend to pop that roll into her mouth before you do. Consider these 11 real girls your official fall trend taste-testers. We promise yummy results.
August 1, 2007... GOING FOR STRAIGHT HAIR! Smooth is back! Curly-hair girls make big statements when they roll in with sleek hair. "It was easier than I thought it would be!" reports Cassie. "It's a change to my usual look but not permanent. It's a lot...

Bra buying 101: GL's no-fail guide to finding a perfect bra!
August 1, 2007... Finding the right bra can be trickier than figuring out your locker combo. (Was it 34 or 36?) GL sorts through the details to help you find the best fit. Now, if only we could get bogs to stop snapping those straps.... GET FIT QUICK ...

Sammy switcheroos.
August 1, 2007... Sandwiches are a lunch-time staple. From PB&J to ham-and-cheese, everyone has a fave. But sammies cna be huge fat traps (regular mayo alone can add 200 calories and 22 grams of fat--yikes!). So we asked Dr. Christine Wood of...

Abby Greene for President: everyone thinks Abby would make a great class prez. But can a girl who can't even follow possibly ever lead?(FICTION)(Short story)
August 1, 2007... You know that saying, about how some people march to the beat of a different drummer? Well, that s me. No, really--as a clarinetist in Smithfield High's marching band, I'm the only one who has a drum major assigned to keep me in formation....

Get it together! Glam up your locker in a snap with GL's ultra-girly crafts. The good news? You can do these projects in two secs flat--even if art isn't your best subject!(GL CRAFTS)
August 1, 2007... Primp It Up! HEY, PRINCESS! KEEP LOOT HANDY IN A MIRROR 'N' MAKEUP HOLDER. fabric * small box * scissors * glue * small mirror * sturdy magnetic buttons 1) Remove box flaps to create an opening on top. 2) Cover with fabric like...

GL star signs.
August 1, 2007... LEO 7/23-8/22 AUGUST The stars are aligned for a b-day blowout. You're flyin' high with fab feelings and boundless energy. Make major changes--chop your mane, or land a part-time gig. Life as a lioness is grrreat! SEPTEMBER Break out...

What nerve!(sibling relations)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... My bro was starting kindergarten, and he said he didn't feel well. I thought it was nerves, but he threw up all over my capris. A girl near us yelled, "Bus driver, that kid is throwing up!" In seventh-grade P.E., we were plaging kickball. I...

Celeb moment.(GL AND HOW WAS YOUR DAY?)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... My friend referred me for a babysitting job, but I don't know where my mind was when I called the woman. I left a message saying, "Hey, this is Call I regret to inform you I cannot spend the night." I quickly hung up and called my friend to see...

Are you ready for middle school?(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... It's the night before your first day of school. Do you: a) Call your friends and arrange to go together? b) Spend the whole night practicing your locker combination? c) Scarf down a pint of rocky road? You discover a massive...