Girls' Life articles from February 2001

Girls' Life archives from February 2001

KARENS PAGE.(dating and personal relations tips)
February 1, 2001... I'm the first to admit it--I am not the best-looking, smartest or most popular chick. But darned if I don't have the best boyfriend luck on the planet. I'm sure this comes off as sounding boastful, but I really don't mean it to be. It's...

Letters.
February 1, 2001... NO MO' MENSTRUATION MYSTERIES Thank you so much for "Oops, I Got It Again!" [D/J '01]. I've had my period since last year, but it's great to learn more. It helps me understand more about my body. It's great for girls who don't have their...

Slam dunk!(new 'Totally Hoops' show produced by Disney Channel follows teenage girl basketball players)
February 1, 2001... First there was Real World; then came Bug Juice. Based on the huge success of reality-based shows, Disney Channel has launched Totally Hoops. A camera crew follows the lives of 11 members of the Dayton Lady Hoopstars--a girls all-star...

DISNEY REVISITED.(opening of Disney's California Adventure)
February 1, 2001... Sure, you love Disneyland, but that Dumbo ride doesn't hold the same magic as it did when you were 6. Don't fret--Disney's California Adventure is springing up right alongside Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif. And it has a sparkle all its own,...

Sister Act.(production of 'The Whatever Show,' which is for teenage girls)
February 1, 2001... Get ready to be Swept Away by sisters Jaime, 20, and Amanda Rich, 16. They've already made a mark in their home state of Florida with their weekend morning program The Whatever Show for 'tweens 8 to 14. Their little sis Brittany, 10, provided...

No butts about it.(possible reason for decline in cigarette smoking among teenagers)
February 1, 2001... On a positive puff, London researchers have noticed a dramatic decrease in teen smoking--and it seems to be in synch with the cell phone obsession that has hit Brits. So experts are wondering...could all this yakking lead to less hacking?...

Dishin' the dirt.
February 1, 2001... True or false? Courtney Cox was nearly cast as Phoebe on Friends. On what film did Christina Ricci make her acting debut? If you know the A's to these Q's, you'll love Hot Young Hollywood Thivia Challenge by David Hofstede. Enhance your pop...

A Ski Trip to Remember.(Anne Bancroft and Liv Arnesen to ski across Antarctica)
February 1, 2001... This woman's story adds a whole new dimension to "cool." If you're not into fighting frigid temps and pushing your body to its physical and mental limits for 100 days straight, maybe Anne Bancroft's expedition isn't exactly your cup of cocoa....

Room to grow.(reasons for early puberty)
February 1, 2001... Back in the day, if a girl hit puberty before 9, doctors worried she might have hormonal problems or a brain tumor. But now, docs have some new insight for growing gals because of a study done by Pediatrics. They tested 17,000 girls between the...

Rhyme and Reason.(literary work of child-poet Sierra Myers)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Find the Civil War and Holocaust fascinating? You learn about these major events in history class, but how many of you are inspired to write poetry about them? Well, Sierra Myers, 13, of Baltimore did just that. Sierra, an up-and-coming Maya...

A Discovery Channel.(web sites to which teenagers can send photographs for consideration by the entertainment industry)
February 1, 2001... Dream of being cast opposite Freddie Prinze Jr.? Wanna share the catwalk with Claudia Schiffer? The Internet is an easy way for agents and producers to find young stars. Submit head shots, music tapes and screen plays to www.teenprint.com, a...

Playing from the heart.(child pianist who does volunteer work in nursing homes)
February 1, 2001... Ruby Fradkin spends most of her days with people eight or nine times her age. What does a gin whose life revolves around sleepovers, mall hangouls and BSB have in common with a 90-year-old? They both appreciate a rackin' tune. Ten-year old Ruby...

SHOOT FOR THE STARS!(children test effects of space environment on common objects)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... The day after Valentine's Day, we know two girls who will be starry-eyed. Stephanie Deringer, 13, and Mackenzie Kassis, 11, of Sacramento, Calif., will be watching the Space Shuttle Discovery take off from its launch pad at Kennedy Space Center...

Brandi the Teenage Witch?(student is expelled for allegedly casting a spell on teacher)
February 1, 2001... Sabrina is just made up laughs tar TV, right? So why, then, would a girl be suspended from school tar casting a spell? This happened in real life in Tulsa, Okla., where administrators at Union Intermediate High School accuse Brandi Blackbear,...

HELP!(advice column)(Column)
February 1, 2001... Carol Weston Dear Carol, All my friends, except me, have kissed guys. They say stuff like, "I'm so cool. I've kissed three boys." "So? I've kissed four!" Then they ask me, "How many guys have you kissed?" That's all they talk about! I...

The insider club.(how to gain a best friend and tips for maintaining a friendship)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Secrets that make a one-of-a-kind friendship Most girls believe their BFFs hung the moon, but what really makes a friendship rise to the top? Endless inside jokes? A secret language? Or those silly nicknames that stick like glue? Girls give...

FASHION Q&A.(latest trends in fashion)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Lace me up! I love the lace-up look all the pop stars are wearing. How can I make it work for me? Look for the latest lace-up effects in a classic fabric and style--leave the tight-fitting leather to Christina and Britney. Just...

BODY Q & A.(brief health care notes)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Stick 'em up Take a shot at getting over your fear of needles. I'm terrified of needles and dread going to the doctor. What can I do to calm my fears? Even Dr. Sonja Grey once had a mega fear of needles--and she's now a doctor! To...

GUYS Q & A.(brief notes on relationships)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Back talk If he were really your bud, he'd watch your back--not talk behind it. I really like this guy, and we are good friends. But when I'm not around, he says awful things about me to my friends. What's that about? BILL: That...

March to the beat.(Review)
February 1, 2001... We picked five female musicians we think could headline a Lilith Fair revival. But we won't call them divas. KASEY CHAMBERS The Captain You'd swear her hillbilly voice hails from Tennessee. Or North Carolina. Or Kentucky. Nope. Kasey's...

Cinema Commons.(Review)
February 1, 2001... What do all the coolest flicks coming out this season have in common? They all start with the letter S! Weird, huh? SAVE THE LAST DANCE Sara's whole world crashes when she has to go live with her practically-a-stranger father in...

Romance with a twist.(Review)
February 1, 2001... Cupid may not deliver a beau in time for Valentine's Day, but why not fall for a great book instead? Love and Other Four-Letter Words by Carolyn Mackler Delacorte, $14.95 It took her parents' separation and a move to New York...

Clues to the Dudes.(Review)
February 1, 2001... Are you clueless when it comes to guys? Improve your Guy-Q with help from these new reads. THE GIRLS' GUIDE TO GUYS by Julie Taylor Three Rivers, $11 Figuring out fellas just got easier. It's all here. Ride the killer-crush...

Toon time.(television statation's Web sites and video game evaluations)(Brief Article)(Evaluation)
February 1, 2001... Cartoons aren't just for Saturday mornings anymore. CARTOON NETWORK www.cartoonnetwork.com Cartoon Network, home of Cow and Chicken and Dexter's Laboratory, has a Web site that brings even more fab 'toons. Download interactive...

Who Wants To Be a Super Star?(singer selection for music group for making of television programme Popstar)
February 1, 2001... Adoring fans, fabulous (free!) clothes, limousines, photo shoots, Carson Daly and more. Who wouldn't want to audition for the next big girl groups for WB's new show Popstars? We followed a pop diva hopeful around the audition process to find...

BBMak, love advisors.(members of music group BBMak)(Interview)
February 1, 2001... MARK BARRY, 22 * CHRISTIAN BURNS, 27 * STE (SHORT FOR STEPHEN) MCNALLY, 22 Why we think BBMak is qualified to give love advice? In short, they sing the songs that make the whole world swoon. Their debut album Sooner or Later covers all the...

Be the Next Big Thing!(how to make oneself attractive to the person one likes)
February 1, 2001... We all know that girl She doesn't dress like Britney, she's not the school genius, and she isn't the world's biggest flirt. But she's always with the best cuties What gives? Discover what she knows about guys and you don't--get. So you...

MOM and DAD P.I.(how to protect one's privacy from inquisitve parents)
February 1, 2001... FEELING LIKE YOU NEED A LITTLE MORE PRIVACY? PRIVACY: YOU NEED IT. And you deserve it. You have the right to indulge in quality time away from the fam. Granted, this doesn't mean forgetting to come down for dinner or becoming more reclusive...

When Parents Have Probs.(how to cope when one's parents have personal problems)
February 1, 2001... Between social tangles, endless tests and quizzes, and too-frequent tiffs with sibs, you probably have more than enough, thankyouverymuch, on your emotional plate. The last thing--wait, make that the very last thing--you need is more stress....

A Cut Above.(getting a good haircut)
February 1, 2001... The real way to make every day a great hair day? It all starts with the right haircut. Has this ever happened to you? You walk into the salon, torn magazine page in hand, visions of Jennifer Aniston dancing in your head. By the time you...

GIRLS' NIGHT IN.(things to do at a sleepover party)
February 1, 2001... IT'S GIRLS' NIGHT IN! HAVE YOUR BUDS BRING DeLICIOUS NIBBLES. '8OS Movies AND SPA GOODIeS FOR YOUR ONE-OF-A-KIND ANTI-VALENTINE SLEEPOVER PARTY. Sick of playing lonely heart games on February 14th? Did Cupid's arrow shoot right past you...

Play that country music....(African American teenage girl explains how enjoying country music affects her relationships with her peers)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... The girl gets her groove on to Tim McGraw. So what's the prob? The shock! The horror! A look of extreme confusion crosses all of my friends' faces when I tell them the unthinkable! What is my crime, you ask? I've just revealed that I scored...

Peanut butt-er.(anecdotes about food and teenage crushes)
February 1, 2001... This is one sticky situation. A little bit of Jif can go a long way! My crush was sitting at a lunch table next to mine. I got up to empty my tray, hoping he'd notice me. Apparently, I had sat on my friend's peanut butter sandwich and...

HILARY GOATS GRUFF.(Hilary Duff describes humorous event during filming of 'Casper Meets Wendy')
February 1, 2001... Hilary Duff of Disney Channel series What's Lizzie Thinking? Gets mean for a scene. On the set of my first movie Casper Meets Wendy, I was chasing after a goat for this one scene. The director screamed at me, "Meaner, Meaner!" I ran faster...

BEAUTY Q & A.(cosmetics products for teenagers)
February 1, 2001... Stuff you'll love Thake eyelashes look so cool! How do you put them on? The same way you pet a porcupine--very, very carefully. False eyelashes are like baked Alaskas. Very impressive if they turn out; one sad, goopy mess if they don't....

GOT IT GOIN' ON II.(Review)
February 1, 2001... by Janice Ferebee African World, $19.95 This enlightening book teaches you to love and respect yourself while still keeping your heart, mind and spirit intact. Three guardian angels guide you through the healthy ingredients to...

TEEN LOVE: ON RELATIONSHIPS.(Review)
February 1, 2001... by Kimberly Kirberger Health Communications, $12.95 This book is filled with Q & A's, great poetry and real-life stories written by teens. You'll be encouraged as other kids try to put into words those crazy feelings that are just too...