Girls' Life articles from February 2002

Girls' Life archives from February 2002

Karen's page.
February 1, 2002... The first time I wrote about my niece Amy was eight years ago, when she was 10. I was looking for a magazine for her birthday. When I couldn't find anything that wasn't too babyish or too mature, Girls' Life was born. Fast forward to May...

Letters.
February 1, 2002... We've got mail! September 11th CL did an excellent job dealing with the Sept. 11 tragedy. "Together At Ground Zero" [D/J '02] shows kids and teens really can make a difference! Janey Vanessa and Jackie were so brave to...

Timeless teen idols. (Short Stuff).(rock exhibit)
February 1, 2002... Do you watch MTV's Diary or VH1's Behind the Music to get the inside scoop on pop stars past and present? Why bother with reality TV, when you can get the real thing at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio? Its new...

The girls beat the boys! (Short stuff).(college attendance trends)
February 1, 2002... What a giant step for femalekind! For the first time in history, girls might actually outnumber boys on college campuses. According to sociologist John Reynolds of Florida State University, recent findings show 75 percent of girls aim for...

Science rocks. (Short Stuff).
February 1, 2002... Think science is a drag? Tune in Jan. 19 to PBS, and let DragonflyTV change your mind. DragonflyTV is not your typical boring science professor show--it's real kids discovering the best terrain for paragliding on mountain tops or studying the...

I am. (Short Stuff).
February 1, 2002... How would you complete a sentence starting with "I am..." after, say, watching a tiny gymnast nail her floor routine? Now, finish the statement after cheering on Olympics hockey player Cammi Granato. Researchers at University of Michigan showed...

Against all odds. (Short Stuff).(McKayla Hanson, one legged champion)
February 1, 2002... McKayla Hanson, 14, competes in tons of track meets at Armstrong Middle School in Davison, Mich. She even won third place in last spring's high jumping event, beating out three other girls. No big deal, you think? For McKayla, it is. Seven...

Paving the way. (Cool Girl).
February 1, 2002... Six years ago, 17-year-old Angela Rose was walking to her car in a dark parking lot when she was abducted at knifepoint. Her offender drove her to the woods and sexually assaulted her. Turns out the abductor, on parole, had kidnapped, raped and...

Working Class. (Short Stuff).
February 1, 2002... Scored yourself a sweet after-school glg? Cool But you'd better keep you school test scores in check. Research by the Third International Mathematics and Science Survey shows teens who punch the clock are earning their paychecks a a pree--lowe...

Fighting for her rights. (Short Stuff).(Katie Sierra, student, opposes war)
February 1, 2002... "I don't want war," is all 15-year-old Katie Sierra is saying. The sophomore at Sissonville High School in West Virginia was suspended for three days for passing out anti-war fliers, and she was forced to stop wearing a T-shirt that criticizes...

Dear Carol.
February 1, 2002... Dear Carol, I hate to admit it, but I am a major flirt. I am popular, and all of the unpopular girls envy me. But I envy them! Four of my guy friends have fallen for me. How can I make guys less interested in me? I don't ever want a BF!...

Empty promises: Frustrated with a friend who never follows through? (GL Friends).
February 1, 2002... Pals stick together. Pals help out in a pinch. Pals keep promises. Cross your heart, right? If your bud has a bad habit of pooping out on plans, here's how to cope with the copout.... THE SET-UP Ashley, Sarah and Katie are planning a...

Lula's night. (BFF Giveaway).
February 1, 2002... Going solo this V-day? Not anymore. Grab four unattached girlfriends and a Lula Toes & Tattoos Kit by Jaqua Girls for a groovy get-together. You get nail polish remover packets, foot soak, foot lotion, shimmer nail polish, henna tattoos and toe...

Making the band. (BFF Giveaway).(Libbie Schrader and her group, The Wash, on tour)
February 1, 2002... Last summer, Libbie Schrader won a recording contract with Atlantic Records, a spot on the Pantene Pro-Voice CD, a Ford Focus and $10,000 for her high school's music department. Now she and her band The Wash are touring with Poe. Have your own...

BFF dilemma of the month.
February 1, 2002... My BFF always copies me. She buys the same clothes, talks the same way, likes the same guys. How do I get her to stop? Aaargh! My BFF totally copies me. How can I help her develop her own style and personality without hurting her feelings?...

You've got the look. (GL Body: Q&A).(answers to questions about ailments)
February 1, 2002... I'm 12, and I've been wearing glasses for two years. I think I look nerdy. Am I too young to wear contacts? There's no perfect age for getting contacts. Optometrist Dr. Jeanine Ianole says, "It depends on your comfort level with the...

Can kissing cause cavities? (Fact or Fiction?).
February 1, 2002... YEP! If you kiss your BF and he has a certain bacteria in his month, his saliva could pass the bacteria on to you over time. "A cavity is a break-down in tooth enamel caused by two types of bacteria." Says dentist Dr. Elisa Mello. If your diet...

Crush redux. (GL Guys).
February 1, 2002... A really good guy friend asked me out last year, but I turned him down. It didn't hurt our friendship--we stayed close. About a year ago, he moved away and I didn't see him the whole time he was gone. Now he's back, and he's looking really...

Geek Chic: Freaked to tell your buds you're ga-ga for a geek? (GL guys).
February 1, 2002... Your friend Mallory is crushing on Brad, who scored the winning goal at last weekend's soccer game. Elizabeth's oohing and ahhing over Ryan, a Justin Timber-lake look-alike. As for you? You've avoided spilling your secret crush for weeks, but...

Kiss-or-miss soiree: No doubt about it--you're a social gal. But, just what is up with this whole make-out party thing? (GL Guys).
February 1, 2002... OK. Before we get into this make-out party stuff, you need to know Girls' Life is not encouraging kissing parties. But, admittedly, they are a rite of passage so, in response to your concerns, we want to shed some light. Whether you've been to...

The giving spree: Are you smitten and fixin' to give your guy a gift? Here's how to avoid a V-day disaster. (GL Guys).
February 1, 2002... For all you gals who are just itching to say, "Be mine, we've put together a don't-embarrass-the-socks-off-your-feet-on-Valentine's-Day cheat sheet. We'll help you do it right (if you must do it at all). Take heed from girls whose gifts have...

Vomit Day? (GL Life: Ask Lucky).
February 1, 2002... I hate Valentine's Day! All my friends have boyfriends, and I don't. I know they're all getting flowers and cards from their guys, while I'm left out of the love loop. What can I do to make sure the 14th isn't a total dud? Valentine's Day...

Spotlight on Zoe Said. (Spotlight).(Interview)
February 1, 2002... * AGE: 23. HOMETOWN New York City but Caribbean. YOU SAW HER in: Center State and Get Over It. Zoe was a classical dancer before she acted A stand-in danced for her in Center Stage because she had stopped dancing by then. HER...

Girls' life top 10.
February 1, 2002... See CROSSROADS Think Josie and the Pussycats with a dash of Spice World. Pop princess Britney Spears stars as a straight-A student. She hooks up with her two childhood BFFs for a road trip. After meeting up with a musician who tells...

A walk down mandy lane. (Hangin' With).(Interview)
February 1, 2002... After hitting the music scene only two years ago, Mandy Moore, 17, has a heck of a lot under her belt--three albums, her own MTV show and a part in The Princess Diaries. Her new film A Walk to Remember opens in theaters on Jan. 25--and it's her...

Groovy gossip guage: Are you spreading rumors like wildfire? Or do you prefer to stamp out gossip before it sparks up? Take our quiz to gauge your gossip groove.
February 1, 2002... If you've never heard a juicy tidbit you weren't dying to dish, take a gander at your gossip groove. Sure, you follow every detail of Britney and Justin. You know what everyone in your grade got on their mid-terms, and you're the first to break...

In search of How to make like sherlock and track down a long-lost bud.
February 1, 2002... When your best friend on the whole planet moved three states away, you thought your world had crumbled. Before she left, you made each other special memory books and shed tears for a week straight. You even flew to visit her at her new house...

Amy's story.(anorexia)
February 1, 2002... Anorexia is like you're running down a hill, and all this wind is going through your hair, and it's exciting. But all of a sudden, you're going too fast and start to spiral our of control. You fall. then you're just sitting on the ground,...

It's a Denim World after all!
February 1, 2002... Welcome to a brave new world... where we set out to solve your denim dilemmas. Trusty old denim has been around since the Wild West, and ifs evolved into the ultimate fashion statement for today. Dress it up, or get down with a groovy...

GL's best beauty bets: We pick the top products that will make you glad you're a girl!(make-up)
February 1, 2002... Decisions, decisions. Stroll down any beauty aisle and it can be overwhelming. So many prod ucts...and prices! Well, Well combed the corners of the cosmetics cosmos to pick products that deliver the biggest bang for your beauty buck. Never be...

Bed rock! (Myroom).('NSync in your pad)
February 1, 2002... OK, so your mom doesn't let you have boys in your room. But maybe, just maybe, she'll let the boys of 'NSync decorate your boudoir. Brylane Home has the exclusive in 'NSync bedding -- twin bed cover, $40; pillow shams (Justin, Lance, JC, Chris...

What a waste. (My Room).(painting the trash..can)
February 1, 2002... We have one world for those plain plastic wastebaskets: bo-ring! Give your trash a dash of flash with the Totally Glam Trash Can ($15) by Creativity for Kids. This make-it-yourself craft kit comes with a cardboard trash can, plastic liner,...

Get lit. (My Room).
February 1, 2002... Who says you need to have a BF to set a romantic mood for V-day? Give your bedroom a bit of ambience with a little soft music, a box of bon-bons and...some sweet-scented candles. Of course, you're going to need the parents' permission before...

Hot, hot, hot!. (My Room).(candles)
February 1, 2002... This adorable Valentine gel candle by Moonlight Bay will set your heart afire. And it's a hot bargain at just $41 Pick one up in most grocery and drug stores (call 1-800-940-6688 for a store near you). Feeling lucky? we're giving away gel...

Star Signs.
February 1, 2002... FEBRUARY: Break out of those four walls into the great outdoors, and breathe in some crisp, fresh, wintery air. While you're at it, take up a snow sport since there's still some accumulation in the forecast. It'll do your body good. MARCH:...

Fourth and way long: And how was your day?
February 1, 2002... I was playing football with my friends and ran into the street to catch the ball. I didn't see a car coming, and the ball cracked the windshield. It was my crush's mom, and he and his buds were in the back. Now, the guys call me "the...

First kiss jitters.
February 1, 2002... I had to kiss Chad (played by Donn Swaby) on the set of Passions. I was so nervous, I thought I was just going to die. didn't know how he was going to kiss me, and I was pretty sure I had completely forgotten how to kiss. I wouldn't even let...