Girls' Life articles from December 2002

Girls' Life archives from December 2002

Karen's page.
December 1, 2002... It's almost November as I sit here at my computer, and I would love to write something holiday-ish. But nothing about what's going on here in the Baltimore/DC area, where I live, is leaving me feeling the least bit festive. I have every...

Letters.
December 1, 2002... WE'VE GOT MAIL! Readers Relate I really enjoyed "What Almost Dying Taught Me About Living" [O/N '02]. I can relate very much. I have leukemia too. It's changed my whole life around. My hair is finally growing back, and I spike it up...

Painting princess. (Short Stuff).
December 1, 2002... Born in Canada and raised in Texas, Amanda Dunbar has made a career out of her passion for art...and she's only 20! It all started when she took an after-school art class with her friends. "I just knew when I picked up the brush," Amanda says....

Old dog, new tricks. (Short Stuff).
December 1, 2002... Your pet pup might not be able to calculate algebraic equations or deliver a dissertation, but researchers, already convinced dogs can count, have discovered they can speak...sort of. It seems barking is not just a way to make noise or get...

Chool rules! (Short Stuff).
December 1, 2002... Can you imagine not going to school past the age of 8? Before you holler. "Oh, yeah!" think about how limited you'd be in this world without an education. During five years under a harsh Taliban rule, the illiteracy rate among Afghan girls and...

Santa's little helper. (Short Stuff).
December 1, 2002... 'T is the season for giving.... When Ashley Calcote, 8, was hospitalized for surgery around Christmas time two years ago, she worried that Santa Claus wouldn't be able to find the other kids in the hospital. So she decided to play Santa. No,...

Sock it to 'em. (Short Stuff).
December 1, 2002... Not everybody hates getting socks and underwear for the holidays. When Shannon Hickey, 12, distributes them to the homeless of New York and Philadelphia, it warms not only their feet but their hearts. Last year, Shannon "socked" it to the...

Girls getting old school. (Short Stuff).
December 1, 2002... Decks trucks, wheels. The sk8er chick knows these are what make up a skateboard. And if you like floating, you will have this edgy new form of skater boarding--downhill slalom. Racers line up on two identical courses side by side and leave in...

Get fit not fat. (Short Stuff).
December 1, 2002... After school, do you. A) watch Buffy reruns, B) check your e-mail or c) ride your bike? If you answered A or B, you're among a growing trend of teen girls who don't get enough exercise. A study in The New England Journal of Medicine shows 56...

Danger no smoking. (Short Stuff).
December 1, 2002... Think a couple puffs wont hurt? Well, sister, new research published in Tobacco Control shows it takes an average of just three weeks for a teen girl to get hooked, even if she only smoked two cigarettes each week. Surprised? So were the...

Six Flags Great Adventure. (Shoot Stuff).
December 1, 2002... Do you have a real-life hero? Someone who motivates and inspires you? Put it into words, and your family could be headed for a New York City or Washington, D.C., vacation. Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, N.J., is holding the Search for...

Dear Carol.
December 1, 2002... Dear Carol, I'm not fat, but I constantly weigh myself. My friends think I do it too much. Is that bad? What do you think? --Not Sure Dear Not Sure, Constantly weighing yourself really is not a good habit. It means you're...

When she's the star... (Friends).
December 1, 2002... She's sweet, smart, pretty, super popular--and she's your BFF. Don't get caught in your friend's shadow. You can rock, too! Face it--she's a mega-watt bulb, and everyone basks in her light. "My best friend Ashley is the coolest person....

Stormy weather. (Friends).
December 1, 2002... Do you have a friend who leaves you out in the cold when stuff isn't so sunny. Lisa has this friend Courtney. Things are all good with Lisa and Courtney's friendship. Sometimes. "Just the other day, Courtney and I had plans to go to a...

Minimum gross-out. (Body Q&A).
December 1, 2002... Yeah, school bathrooms stink (literally) but sometimes there's no other option. There are some precautions you can take, though, to avoid bacteria, dirt and nasty germs. To keep your hands clean, use the paper towels. Paper towels remove...

A walk to remember. (Guys).
December 1, 2002... Bill & Dave I can't stop thinking about my crush! He and I are friends, and we walk home from school together sometimes. He has a girlfriend, but I still like him. He knows I like him, but he doesn't care. Oh, what am I to do? BILL:...

Does he like me? (Guys).
December 1, 2002... You flirt. You hang out. So what's the deal? Read his crush clues.... What goes on between you and that cutie at school is the stuff that keeps a girl up at night. On a good day, he smiles, makes small talk and everything kind of perks...

Holiday dress code. (Life).
December 1, 2002... My grandma is so old-fashioned. I have a new spaghetti-strap dress I want to wear to our family Christmas party. My mom doesn't object, but my grandma says it's inappropriate and offends her. Should I ignore my grandmother or what? ...

Be an inner winner. (Life).
December 1, 2002... One reader's 10 tried-and-true tips for conquering self-doubt, minimizing stress and becoming an even more fabulous you! As a teen, I know life can get way out of hand--school, friends, parents, crushes. And we sometimes get so wrapped up...

Spotlight: Amy studt.
December 1, 2002... AGE: 16. HOMETOWN: Bournemouto England but she currently lives in London. NO LITTLE GIRL Amy's list single "Just a Little Girl" is getting major radio play woodwide. When I was trying to break into the business people were quite...

Top 10.
December 1, 2002... See THE WILD THORNBERRYS Based on the popular Nickelodeon TV show, this flick has 12-year-old Eliza touring Africa with her folks. During her journey, Eliza discovers she has this incredible ability to talk to animals. "The whole...

Penn badgley. (Cutie).
December 1, 2002... Age: 15. Hometown: Seattle. His claim to fame: Starring as 14-year-old (sort of) Joel Larsen in The WB's new show Do Over, Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. Joel is a 34year-old who blasts to the past. The bad news is that Joel gets stuck in his...

Ever Emily.
December 1, 2002... Move over, Katie Holmes. Emily VanCamp is the new girl on The WB We recently chatted Emily up during a rare filming break on the set of her cool new family drama Everwood. is there anything this Canadian native can't do? She moved away from...

Shining star. (Fashion).
December 1, 2002... We asked day time soap opera star/high school sophomore Peyton List to prove that all you need to look fabulous this holiday is one stunning, sparking piece. Sixteen-year-old Peyton List has come a long way, baby -- and we couldn't be more...

Top 10 most unwanted boys.
December 1, 2002... AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO GIRLS EVERYWHERE, GL PRESENTS THE EASY-TO-USE GUIDE OF THE TOP 10 MOST UNWANTED GUYS. WE ZERO IN ON THE ZEROES, SO YOU CAN DECIDE IF IT'S TIME TO SAY "BYE-BYE, GUY!" We know it's easy to be swept away by a guy. Oh,...

Do you give good advice? (Quiz).
December 1, 2002... You probably always turn to your buds for advice, right? But what happens when they seek solutions from you? Are you the go-to guru, or could your friends get better insight from a fortune cookie? Find out... 1 You dash into the bathroom...

2003 friendship resolutions: this year, resolve to get the most out of your friendships!
December 1, 2002... Now that you're about to break out your 2003 calendar, it's time to think about how to make this the greatest year ever. Along with all your other New Year's resolutions, why not resolve to make your friendships really rock? We're not...

Get what you want!
December 1, 2002... Wish you could make the team? Get better grades? Start your own business? Be the next Britney? We show you how to get there--one step at a time... Do you have dreams and wishes? Of course, you do! Everyone does. It's fun to imagine the...

Fund-do party!
December 1, 2002... tell mom to dig our that old-school fondue pot she's had since before you were born! fondue, the funked-out food of the '60s and '70s) is back! And it makes for the perfect winter party! Love to play with your food? Love to get together and...

Move over.
December 1, 2002... Send those elves packin'l GL's hot holiday gift guide guarantees you a stress-free season of giving. We're loaded with oodles of awesome, budget-friendly gift ideas for even the pickiest people on your list. We've broken our guide down...

My room.
December 1, 2002... You're surveying the wreckage. Your bed hasn't been made since 1999. That half-eaten PB&J is now old enough to vote. Your pet hamster is cowering somewhere beneath a mountain of laundry. Where do you begin? Read on for some common sense tips...

Star signs.
December 1, 2002... Sagittarius 11/23-12/21 DECEMBER Let's get straight to the point Arrow Gal The dark days over, and it's time to reprioritize your life. Too much focus on sports, not enough on studies! set your goals! Too much MTV, not enough yoga? Strike...

Too cool to drool? And how was your day?
December 1, 2002... I have really bad allergies, so I sleep with my mouth open. This really popular girl invited me to her sleepover and, after I fell asleep, drool was coming out of my mouth. The girls took a bunch of pictures of me and showed them around school....

Holiday sparkle 101. (Beauty Blast).
December 1, 2002... The school Christmas dance. Your parents' holiday bash. Your BFF's New Year's Eve party. You want to look special at every event. How do you do it? Grab a fab under-$5 eye-and-lip kit, and then add one of the gorgeous-on-everyone extras! ...

Beauty booty. (Beauty: Look of the Moment).
December 1, 2002... We scoured the beauty universe to find the most adorable gifts a gal could give. BONUS: We're giving them to you! Here's our gift to you--we're giving away 10 each of these cool beauty products! Send your name and address to Beauty...

Coat tales. (Fashion Blast).
December 1, 2002... Stand out this winter in a coat that celebrates your own special style. SPORTY A practical gal--warmth, comfort and versatility rank highest on your list! Katie Holmes looks so sweet in her classic peacoat. But, it's the plum...