Girls' Life articles from December 2001

Girls' Life archives from December 2001

Karens Page.(personal reaction to World Trade Center attacks)(Editorial)
December 1, 2001... We will all remember so much about that day--the victims, the heroes, the horrific images. Each of us experienced Sept. 11 differently. But all of us experienced it somewhere, with someone. I experienced it, of all places, at my doctor's...

Going With The Flow. (Short Stuff).(kayaker Brenna K.)
December 1, 2001... Remember Brenna K., 18, in our A/M '01 article "Vertical Limit"? Well, she made the U.S. Kayak Team and won the Junior Women's World Championship in freestyle kayaking. What else is this adventurer up to? Here's an update in her own words.......

Girl power! (Short Stuff).(weight lifter Cheryl Haworth)
December 1, 2001... And if you think Brenna (above) is impressive... Cheryl Haworth, 18, could very well be the strongest girl in the whole wide world! We featured her in our Olympic Preview in the A/S '00 issue before she lifted her way to a bronze medal in the...

Down with homework! (Short Stuff).(facts about time spent on homework)(Statistical Data Included)
December 1, 2001... Stressed over that killer English essay? Bleary-eyed because you studied for science way past midnight? Well study this: Average hours spent on homework have tripled since 1980! So you aren't alone--and some parents and teachers complain that...

Score! (Short Stuff).(female college football kicker Ashley Martin)
December 1, 2001... And the crowd goes wild! Ashley Martin, a junior at Jacksonville State University in Alabama is the first woman ever to suit up, play and score in a Division I college football game. Ashley is an extra point kicker for the Jacksonville...

Better safe than sorry? (Short stuff).(tougher laws for teen drivers in some states)
December 1, 2001... Any studious teen can memorize the driver's ed guidebook to ace the written exam. And with a few turns around the block with a driving instructor, you can cruise through the road test too. But, will that ready you as a real-life roadster? The...

Mod Bod. (Short Stuff).(Children and teens exercise just by living life)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... No pain, no gain? Not necessarily. A recent study published in Pediatrics reveals that kids accumulate about 30 minutes of moderate exercise and at least a whole hour of low-intensity activity simply from livin' life. You teens actually burn...

"O say, can you see...". (Short Stuff).(teaching students words to patriotic songs the law, Nebraska)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... If you go to school in Nebraska, you'd better brush up on "The Star-Spangled Banner." Why? Because it's the law. This old-school law, stating schools are responsible for teaching respect for the flag and the lyrics to patriotic songs, dates...

Generation Avon. (Short Stuff).(Avon Products Inc. marketing teenage cosmetics line)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... "Ding-dong, Avon calling" is a saying most teen girls have never even heard. "I thought Avon was for older women," says Britney Glassman, 13, "but was I ever wrong." Avon, the world's largest direct seller of beauty products, is now targeting...

College Bound? (Short Stuff).(11-year-old does well in community college course, but is not allowed to take any more classes)
December 1, 2001... Bold move for an 11-year-old to enroll in a Community College Course. Even cooler that Julia Musser, 11, scored an A in her Red Rocks Community College one-credit introduction to the Internet class last spring. "My dad was taking a javascript...

Dear Carol. (Help!).(teenage advice column)
December 1, 2001... Dear Carol, I broke up with my boyfriend. But just one week after we broke up, he had a new girlfriend. It bothers me, even though I don't like him anymore. Bothered by Breakup Dear Bothered by Breakup, Since you don't want...

Party princess. (GL friends).(teenager social skills and entertaining)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... It's holiday season, and that means party time! Festive get-togethers are no prob for your BFF--she flits around like a social butterfly. And you? Well, you feel more like a moth. OFF THE WALL "My BFF is the hit of every party," says...

BFF Dilemma of the Month: My BFF and I can't agree on our party's guest list. What should I do? (GL friends).(best friends forever)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... My BFF and I are having a New Year's Eve bash. I don't like some people she's inviting. How can we settle on the guest list? Decide if it would totally ruin your party if her friends came. Maybe this would be a good chance for you to get...

Later, Gator! (GL friends).(Amanda Valance saves Edna Wilks after alligator attack, Girls' Life)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... Edna Wilks and Amanda Valance, both 15, went for what was expected to be an uneventful swim one evening in Orlando's Lake Conway. Says Edna, "We were floating on boogie boards 30 yards from the shore in water about 15 feet deep. Suddenly,...

Wanted: One BFF: Surrounded by bundles of buds, but feel like something spesh is missing? (GL friends).(best friend forever)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... You had the best time at your friend Clara's Christmas soiree. But when the party's over, it's always the same old story. Ashley splits with Jessica, Liz sleeps over Courtney's, and you head...home. Alone. Sure, you've got loads of friends. But...

Get Connected Girlfriend! (GL Fashion/Beauty).(holiday fashion)(Statistical Data Included)
December 1, 2001... What to wear for a family party. THE CHALLENGE: It's your parent's annual holiday bash. It's going to be family, your parents' friends, your friends, everybody! But can you please Granny and still be true to your style? THE LOOK: You...

Whisker woes? (GL body: Q&A).(advice on hair removal, menstrual cramps, tooth whitening, breast enhancement, ear piercing)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... I have really thick hair my upper lip. Why do I have it and my friends don't? And how can I get rid of it? Don't freak. Hair growth is mostly hereditary or hormonally related, says dermatologist Dr. Jim Baral. "People with dark hair or...

Bad boy blues. (GL guys).(dating advice)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... I really like this guy at my school but he gets into trouble all the time. He has some nice qualities, but I'm afraid hanging out with him could ruin my good rep. What should I do? BILL: There's trouble, and then there's TROUBLE. Telling...

The GL 60 Second Opinion Poll: If President Bush asked you to fight in the war in Afghanistan, would you go? (Short Stuff).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... Yes! 49% would gear up to combat our enemies.... I would respond immediately. I love my country and respect my president. I'm willing to do whatever it takes to retain the freedom we fought for over 200 years ago. --Margaret R., 13 ...

Sock hop. (GL life: ASK LUCKY).(advice for the holidays)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... My parents are divorced, and I feel horrible during holidays. I have to take turns spending Christmas with them, and I hate it. My mom's remarried, and I'm supposed to go with her and my stepdad. I feel bad for my dad. How can I be sure he...

Spotlight on Michelle Branch. (Spot Light).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... AGE: 18. HOMETOWN: Sedona, Ariz. WHY YOU MIGHT KNOW HER: Her song "Everywhere" is on major radio play and is featured on the American Pie 2 soundtrack. "It's a love song about when you first like someone and you see them...

Girls' Life Top 10.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING The first movie in the epic trilogy will keep you glued to your seat. The mythology of the Middle-earth is retold through hobbit Frodo Baggins' (Elijah Wood) battles against the evil Dark Lord....

I Quit!(when quitting is the right thing to do)
December 1, 2001... You've tried your hardest. You've gone the extra mile (or 10). But you still can't get any satisfaction. Give up? Not you! You're not bailing. Well, maybe you should. Yep. Sometimes when the going gets tough, the tough...need to quit. Know...

Does size really matter?(with best friends)
December 1, 2001... Your BFF struts her slim stuff and, meanwhile, you're certain your butt is the size of Montana? Or maybe you feel like a dork 'cause you're stuck in the girls' department, while your best bud fills out a killer juniors size 7. If you and the...

Friendship Flubs Forgive 'em or forget 'em?
December 1, 2001... It's tough when a close pal pulls a fast one on you. Of course, most of the time, it's big of you to (gulp) forgive. But, then again, there are those rare instances when it's OK to say, "See ya!" Can't figure out if she's friend or foe? Maybe...

Together at Ground Zero.(young women volunteer)
December 1, 2001... It's Sept. 12, 2001, one day after the terrorist attacks on New York City. Two BFFs -- l3-year-old Vanessa Cummins (left) and Jackie Magness, 12, decide to do something about it. They and their moms (also best friends) take a bus from their...

Scope out your Signature Scent.
December 1, 2001... 1 It's a winter wonderland out there. Which seasonal smell-a-vision experience does your nose find most appealing? A. The sugary, sweet smell of candy canes. B. The woodsy pine aroma from the huge wreath on your front door. C. The crisp smell...

Popularity Rules: If you want to Fit in with the Popular Crowd. You have to Play by the Rules. (Fiction).(Short Story)
December 1, 2001... I glanced around carefully to make sure on one was looking. Then, I pulled out my little blue notebook and made an entry. Rule #22: Never beat Amelia Tanner at anything--especially when others are watching. Amelia had been going on and on...

The first 24 hours. (The View From Here).(following the September 11th terrorist attacks)
December 1, 2001... Just a few hours after everything went down on Sept. 11, 2001, our website, www.girlslife.com, went up. We asked girls to share their thoughts, their hopes, their fears and their prayers. Here are some of those first e-mails--a permanent record...

Hooked on Holidays: And How Was Your Day?(embarrassing moments at Christmas)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... I was standing near the Christmas tree at my crush's holiday party when a branch caught my new dress, and a few ornaments slipped off. As walked away, I tripped over an ornament, and my dress ripped because it was still caught in the tree. The...

A Hairy Situation: Thirteen-year-old Brittany Hargest from the pop musical group Jump5 gets stuck to Santa's helper. (Cash Moment).(singer's hair gets tangled in other performer's costume)
December 1, 2001... For six seasons straight, I performed in the Opryland's production of A Gift for Santa. I was nicknamed Injury Girl because I always had some accident on the set. During one performance, my hair got caught around a button of an elf's costume....

22 Great New Year's resolutions (and 6 pretty good ones). (GL Life).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... This year, instead of just resolving to be nicer or to get better grades, why not resolve to really make a difference? Here are some sensational but simple ways to make your world a kinder place. Lead something. * Floss. * HAVE A...