Girls' Life articles from February 2003

Girls' Life archives from February 2003

Karen's page.(Short Story)
February 1, 2003... Hi, I'm Rob Cordell." As far as opening lines go, it wasn't horribly original but, at the time, I really didn't care. I had left the hubbub of my friend Carrie's spring party to venture into the kitchen in search of some ice. As I shut the...

Riding in style. (Short Stuff).
February 1, 2003... May I have your attention, please! Is riding a mass-transit bus cramping your style? Hartford, Conn., officials have found a way to make public transportation cool. With Art-on-the-Go, more than a dozen African-American teens who participate in...

She's a knockout. (Short Stuff).(U.S. National Women's and Golden Glove Champ Melinda Cooper )
February 1, 2003... At 17, two-time U.S. National Women's and Golden Glove Champ Melinda Cooper is the youngest female in history to be granted a professional boxing license. At 5-foot-2 and 118 pounds, Melinda made her professional boxing debut last year with a...

Art comes to life. (Short Stuff).(Rita Project raises suicide awareness; helps survivors)
February 1, 2003... By the time you finish reading this page, one person in the United States will have attempted to commit suicide. Kim Strouse knows this all too well. She lost her sister Kristin Rita Strouse to suicide. To help others who have lost loved ones,...

Anni knows best. (Short Stuff).(www.GirlsAllowed.org; website to answer girlss questions on relationship matters)
February 1, 2003... What do you do when you get in a wicked fight with your best friend? How can you find out if your crush is truly worthy of glorious you? Got relationship-related questions? Well, www.GirlsAllowed.org has answers. Log on and meet Anni, an...

Where in the world? (Short Stuff).(National Geographic Society shows youth's lack of knowledge re geography and current events)
February 1, 2003... With all the news about places like Iraq, Afghanistan and Palestine taking over the tube, you'd think just about anybody could pinpoint these countries on a map, right? Whatever! A recent National Geographic Society survey shows young Americans...

That warm fuzzy feeling. (Cool Girl).(Brittany Clifford's Fuzzy Feet Foundation helps children hospitalized for heart surgery)
February 1, 2003... As if you really need another excuse to go shopping. Now, you can add "its for a good cause" to your list of reasons. Meet Brittany Clifford, a Scottsdale, Ariz., teen who turned her obsession with cutesy bedroom slippers into an effort to...

Put this girl on ice. (Short Stuff).(Delaware Ducks Midget Christie Urban)
February 1, 2003... When 17-year-old Christie Urban ill was a baby, her first word was WE "Zezel." That's Peter Zezel, former Philadelphia Flyers hockey player. Now, Christie is on the Delaware Ducks Midget Team on a boys league with full body contact. Christie...

Cheer at your own risk. (Short Stuff).(cheerleaders' injuries)
February 1, 2003... "We've got injuries. Yes, we do! We've got injuries! How 'bout you?" Traditionally thought of as a "girly" activity, cheerleading is quickly becoming more athletic, more competitive...and more dangerous. In fact, the latest statistics show...

The giving tree. (Short Stuff).(teenage writer Elana Ackerman)
February 1, 2003... At 14, Michigan native Elana Ackerman was a published writer and Newbery Award recipient. Now 15 and celebrating her book's one-year anniversary, Elana is basking in the success of in the Shadow of the Tree. While she was undergoing treatment...

Decar Caral.(answers questions on relationships and family)
February 1, 2003... Dear Carol Lately, my mom seems so busy and preoccupied. This might sound dorky, but I miss hanging out with her. Should I tell her? Miss My Mom Dear Miss Why not? The key is to find moments when she might welcome a little...

My BFF thinks she owns me...: sure, your BFF is funny and awesome--that's why you love her. But she also can be bossy and possessive. Uh-oh. (Friends).
February 1, 2003... Maybe she likes to tell you how to act or what to say. Or perhaps she likes to put her words in your mouth. It wouldn't be such a big deal if it happened just every once in a while, but this has been going on for some time... and you're feeling...

Hello free! (BFF Giveaway).(Hello Kitty, Hello Love)(Book Review)
February 1, 2003... Kitty has been struck by Cupid's arrow and she's in L-O-V-E. Hello Kitty's crushing on her catty pal Daniel, and she's scratching to find him the purr-fect present. But her paws keep coming up empty. Read all about it in her newest book Hello...

Soul Slamz: A Journey into the Soul. (BFF Giveaway).(The Best Friends' Handbook )(Book Review)
February 1, 2003... Soul Slamz: A Journey into the Soul ($12.95 from www.booksbyimpressions.com) is big fun. Gather your seven closest pals and learn their answers to thought-provoking questions like, If you had to live on a deserted island with only one person,...

BFF dilemma of the month: I have a boyfriend, but my BFF doesn't and she really wants one. She makes me feel really guilty that I have a BF. Help!.
February 1, 2003... How can I make my friend understand that it's not my fault I have a BF and she doesn't--without hurting her feelings? First of all, you can't take time away from your BFF. You have to show her that she is still an important part of your...

She's a natural.(makeup tips for girls)
February 1, 2003... Who she is: Megan, 15 The look she wants: "Something easy! I need something really fast that will still look good as the day goes on. My makeup always fades or ends up all over my face." How-to: Start by rubbing Burt's Bees Wings of...

Say 'no' to snow! (Body).(questions on dandruff, menstruation and hygiene)
February 1, 2003... Why do I have dandruff, and how can I get rid of it? Snow? Oh, no! Most people think dandruff is caused by dry skin, but here's the real deal: Au of us have a harmless little fungus living on our scalps, explains dermatologist Dr. Hilary...

A dog's mouth is cleaner than a human's. (Fact or Fiction).(fiction)
February 1, 2003... FICTION. Dogs dine on rotten trash and, um, lick their privates, Not to mention, they're hardly adept with a toothbrush and floss. While your pooch has less-than-stellar oral hygiene its extremely unlikely a loving lick will make you sick....

Sweet on geeks. (Guys).
February 1, 2003... There's this new boy in my class, and he's kind of a dork. But I think he's really cute, and I have a huge crush on him, I don't plan on telling anybody because I might get teased. I don't even want to have a crush on him. I'm always crushing...

Cling-on mom. (Life).(teens ask for advice )
February 1, 2003... I have a big prob with my mom. She's always at my school and won't go away! In chorus, she "helps out." Usually, she just sits and stares at me. That is not cool for a girl my age. I have tried to talk to her about it, but she just gets mad....

Secret stress busters! Stress is all around, and nobody is immune. With all you have to deal with as a teen, it's a wonder you aren't a total stress ball 24/7! (Life).
February 1, 2003... Rocker Hallyday grabs acting kudos. Friendship and popularity dilemmas, perplexing puberty issues, family fiascoes. A packed social calendar, mountains of homework, loads of extracurricular activities. Two tests, a pop quiz, an oral report...

Get hooked! Be the first on your block to. (Fun).(latch hooking)
February 1, 2003... The latest old-school craft craze? Latch hooking Hot in the '70s, latch hooking is cool, kitschy and shockingly easy to do (think of it as paint-by-numbers with yarn). So why not keep your hands busy this weekend with an adorable,...

Be on the ball! (Why Not?).(how to become a ball girl in tennis)
February 1, 2003... Love tennis? Ever wish you could get up close and personal with your favorite players? Volunteer to work as a ball girl at your local indoor tennis club! If you've ever watched tennis on TV, you know the drill. Ball girls (and boys) are...

Bakin and celebratin'! (Make it!).(cake recipe)
February 1, 2003... Your best friend made the varsity basketball team? Your big sis was just accepted into Princeton? Princeton! Varsity b-ball! Those are reasons to celebrate! Show her you think she's special by baking her a Celebration Cake. Basically a...

Top 10.(movies, music, video games, books)
February 1, 2003... See AGENT CODY BANKS Cody Banks (Frankie Muniz) appears to be a skaterboy who hates math and chokes around girls. Fooled ya! Cody's a member of a top-secret CIA program. But all the training in the world couldn't have prepared him for...

Cutie Special.(teen heart throbs briefly interviewed)(Interview)
February 1, 2003... Boy, oh boy...Do we ever have a Valentine's treat for you--five full pages of eye candy! We asked, and you spilled on which celeb cuties you'd most like to pin up on your bedroom wall. So we sent Cupid to track them down and get 'em to shoot...

Untangle that tongue: how you can get the convo flowing with your crush!
February 1, 2003... Maybe you've exchanged a few smiles in the hallway. Or you notice you're the one he always borrows a pen from in English. Or maybe you've even heard a certain guy is crushing on you! Now, all you have to do is....talk to him. Argh! Staying...

Dream on: soaring through the sky? Being chased by bad guys? We tell you what those wacky dreams really mean!
February 1, 2003... So you wake up in the wee hours of the morning totally freaked out because you just had this bizarre dream in which your BF's head turned into a pumpkin and your BFF was wearing a gorilla suit. Yikes! Don't worry. Wacky, off-the-wall dreams...

Two girls, a guy and ... one big problem never in a million years would you let cute boys come between you and your best friend. Right?
February 1, 2003... Boys have no business messing with the BFF bond. But boys do, especially if they're really irresistible. And, guess what? That's because girls let 'em. It doesn't matter how solid the bond; a super babe enters the picture and, too often, it's...

Dealing with the and stuff.
February 1, 2003... One of the awesome things about life is getting to experience incredible emotions, like joy when your friends throw you a surprise birthday bash or excitement when your crush flashes you a 200-watt smile. But what about the times when life is...

Star signs.
February 1, 2003... Aquarius 1/21-2/18 FEBRUARY Feelin' like a whole new person? This month is all about rejuvenation and renewed spirit. Think of it as a freshwater start. Lola can't think of a better way to celebrate your birthday; Oh, and when you're...

Black-light busted! And how was your day?
February 1, 2003... I went to a party at a cosmic bowling alley, and my crush was there. I should not have worn a white bra because, once the black light hit, the bra showed through my shirt! My crush's sister pointed and yelled, "Look-her bra is glowing!" I...

Celeb moment: the cartoon network's Johnny Bravo (check local listings) never runs out of pickup lines, but pickup pets?(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... 'MAN, IT MUST BE GREAT BEING YOU WATCHING ME' "One time, I figured that I could use a cute puppy dog as a chick magnet to attract the attention of some beautiful babe. If you can believe it, they were all out of cute pups at the pet store...