Girls' Life articles from June 2001

Girls' Life archives from June 2001

KAREN'S PAGE.(Editorial)
June 1, 2001... After cheating you loyal readers out of Karen's Page last issue (an ad came in at the very last minute as two pages instead of one, so I had to give myself the boot), I feel compelled to make it up to you by sharing some VERY DEEP THOUGHTS. ...

Letters.
June 1, 2001... All in the Family I enjoyed "Why I Love my Far-Out Family" [A/M '01]. I especially like the part about Elyse and Melanie. Elyse actually goes to my school. I don't really know her, but I learned so much from your article. Kudos for having...

Weird Science.(girl's science project about skin color is removed)
June 1, 2001... Always seems to be some kinda controversy swirling around that Barbie. This time, it's not about her impossible figure and she's not running for office--it's a case about race. A third-grader at Mesa Elementary in Boulder, Colo., chose to test...

For the bards.(book of poetry by eight-year-old)
June 1, 2001... "If there would be no light, we would fail into an endless sleep of dust and become the stars the moon the endless burning sun." Does this sound like a poem written by a 9-year-old? Probably not. Maybe because Sahara Sunday Spain was 8 when she...

Fired Up.(why parents of depressed teenagers should not keep guns in house)
June 1, 2001... What gives? It's completely disturbing that some parents still don't get the message--get guns out of the house! Experts warn parents time and again to remove firearms, especially if their kid is depressed. However, the Journal of the American...

Care Pears.(Teddy Bear Foundation gives teddy bears to homeless children)
June 1, 2001... Six years ago, 9-year-old Caitlin Phelan's eyes welled up with tears as she and her mom caught part of a news program on homeless children in America. As Robin Phelan watched her daughter gripping her teddy bear, an idea came to her. If this...

What's up, Doc?(percentage of students who want to become physicians)
June 1, 2001... Want to follow in the footsteps of ER's Dr Chen? In a Junior Achievement survey of 800 12-to 18-year-old students, nearly 12 percent put 'doctor' at the top of their list as hottest job choice. What's the obsession with sporting a stethoscope?...

The Giving Tree.(father who sponsors members of Lakota Native American tribe)
June 1, 2001... John Sullivan of Whitman, Mass., is an awesome dad to daughters Lauren, 12, and Christie, 11. But he's also father to a tribe of 20,000 Lakota Indians on a remote South Dakota reservation. For the past seven years, John has trekked out west,...

The Good, the Bad and the Girly.(Review)
June 1, 2001... What's so bad about being good? "Nothing, nothing at all!" So says 12-year-old Liz, and that's why she and her mom Harriet Mosatche wrote a book about it. Girls: What's So Bad About Being Good? covers everything from startup tips for your own...

The Reel World.(women in cinema)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... With women making up only a measly 3 percent of all movie directors and Hollywood being the ultimate boys' club, here's your chance to enhance your filmmaking skills and get early exposure in the film industry. SheFilm.org, an online short film...

Shred on a Sled.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... You waited and wished all winter and got what? One lousy snow day maybe? Well, now that the big, bad blizzard has blown over, you can break bad on a sled down the steepest grassy hill you can find. Seriously! It's the SummerSled, and it looks...

Heavy metal.(Alicia Silverstone, actress)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Thank goodness for small miracles. Alicia Silverstone has stopped trying to produce stupid movies like Excess Baggage, and what was with all that singing in Love's Labour Lost? Seriously, has she done anything cool since Clueless? But brace...

Second helpings.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Amber Lynn Coffman, 19, and bud Candace Dold (pictured at right), 16, are Happy Helpers for the Homeless, literally. That's the name of the non-profit organization Amber founded, and Candace now runs Happy Helpers in Baltimore City. The main...

Tiny Dancer.(ballet dancers)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Is a 4-foot, 64-pound little girl too fat to plie, releve and pirouette for a prestigious ballet school? We don't think so since the average 9-year-old girl is 69 pounds. But that's exactly what professional dancer Krissy Keefer is charging the...

No Strings Attached.(Review)
June 1, 2001... Here's your chance to snag front-row seats at an 'NSync concert. And you don't have to shell out $100 for tickets. Catch Justin, JC, Joey, Lance and Chris on the big screen. No, not on your dad's new den toy--at movie and IMAX theaters...

Parents Know Best.(substance abuse in teenagers)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Who do you think most influences your decisions when it comes to drugs or drinking? We'll give you a hint. It's not pop stars, sports heroes, BFF's or even those cool commercials with the kids who know how to say no. Try parents. So says a...

Role Reversal.(Maija Ekey, wrestler)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Think wrestling is just for big, brawny men like. The Roc or Stone Cold Steve Austin? Yeah, right! Maija Ekey, 10, has put many a poor boy into a headlock, and this isn't that cheesy WWF stuff either. Maija began wrestling in second...

HELP!(letters)
June 1, 2001... Dear Carol, My BFF is a guy, and I've known him forever. We were watching a video in his den, and he tried to kiss me. I don't want to kiss anyone, especially my bud! Dear Not Ready, --Not Ready to Smooch Tell your friend,...

Body double.(teenagers)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Your summer BEF is sportin' a new hod. Can you measure up? TWIN PEAKS She's your BFF from camp--has been for three summers running. You haven't seen her since last summer, and whoa! Did aliens put pod-people in her hod, or are those real...

BFFs OF THE MONTH.(friendships)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... One summer, Stacey's dad was building an addition to 6-year-old Oriana's house. Since Oriana looked about his daughter's age, he invited her and her parents to come over and meet his 4-year-old Stacey. Now 12 and 10, they remember their first...

BFF DILEMMA OF THE MONTH.(relations)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... My BFF promises to set me up with he guy friends but then she asks them out first! It's annoying. What should I do? Help! How can I get my BFF to stop stealing all the guys? I'd say, "Please don't hook me up with a guy and then go out...

Tanks a lot.(swimwear and body piercing for the summer)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... I'm a fish, so I need a fierce yet practical swimsuit I won't get sick of. I love bikinis, but I always have trouble finding a good fit. And I feel naked if they're too skimpy. This tankini by xhilaration is from Target, and it's all you...

CUTE CUFF.(dressmaking technic)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Gwyneth Paltrow loves this cuff from hot accessory designer Rebecca Irish. Here's how to make your own. Cut a length of 2-inch-wide vinyl, pleather or ultrasuede to fit your wrist, plus 1 3/4 inches extra for overlap. Next, cut a piece of...

The ball is in!(hair styles)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... This summer's hot hair accessory could be right on your little sister's dresser! Those cutesie double ball thingies? All the rage! But to keep from looking like you're ready to trade Road Rules for Rugrats, try the more grown-up...

NEW Stuff!(new porducts by Girl Cosmetics)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... It's always a good sign when you hear about a new makeup line from someone who has seen every eyeliner known to womankind. Our favorite makeup artist Wendy Latsha couldn't stop raving about Girl Cosmetics during our cover photo shoot. Never...

Love it!(keep those flying bugs away)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Let's face it. Summer can really bite--bug bite, that is. Thank goodness for Starfish Oils' No Mosquito Body Spray ($6). It's a safe, sweet-smelling alternative to those harsh chemical repellents. It has non-toxic ingredients like lemongrass...

Fab fakes.(Airbrush nail kits )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Airbrushing isn't just for conversion vans anymore! Designed digits were all the rage at the designer fashion shows, but spray-painted sunsets are too time-consuming and costly for most of us. Nailene Completely Airbrush nail kits to the...

GIVEAWAY!(Calgon perfumes)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Want something to smile about? Check out the new Smiley Collection by Calgon. This line of happy-go-lucky fragrance sprays and lotions offers a scent for every mood. Spray on Cool Diva (strawberry), Wild Child (melon), Cha Cha Chica (coconut),...

Q & A Funky feet.(health)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Don't flip out over foot fungus... I have fungus on my toenails, and I don't want anyone to see my feet. How can I get rid of it? Yikes! "You can get toenail fungus from gym floors, showers, wet shoes, athlete's foot or those socks...

FREEZE SQUEEZE.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Ow! Didn't realize a Push Pop could hurt so much? That sharp pain after you bite into a Chipwich is an ice cream headache or brain freeze. "The temperature change in the mouth activates the nervous system," says neurologist Dr. Lisa Mannix....

Q & A Seaside suitors.(vacations)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Two-piece or not two-piece? That is the question. Do guys only like girls in bikinis? My mom won't let me get one, but I don't want to blend into the sand! DAVE: Your mom's directive may be a blessing in disguise (parental...

Camp Crush.(answers to questions about issues for teenage girls)
June 1, 2001... Don't go wettin' your whistle just yet. Scout out someone your own size. Dear Lucky, I have the biggest crush on my camp counselor. I'm 12, and he's 16. I think he has a pretty good idea I like him. Should I make a move? ...

Animal ins.(plots of motion pictures that will be released in summer 2001)
June 1, 2001... Escape the heat and head to an air-conditioned theater to catch one of this summer's animal attractions. Atlantis: The Lost Empire Museum cartographer (that's a map maker, girls) Mio Thatch discovers a long-lost journal. Not just any...

Tuned in.(father's day)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... What to get the old man for Dad's Day? They're easy to wrap and don't cost mega money. And there are CDs for any kinda dad out there. DAD HAS '80s HAIR, AN EARRING AND LIKES TO RAWK... JEFF BECK * You Had It Coming He is...

Juicy beach reads.(Review)
June 1, 2001... Don't know which books to pack for your vacation? Well, then, let us recommend some. The Wanderer by Sharon Creech HarperCollins, $15.95 The sea has always called to Sophie, "Come In! Come In!" Along with her three uncles and two...

Celeb Web.(web sites)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Can't get enough Christina? Batty for Britney and BSB? Then check out these fab unofficial fan sites! Make Some Noise for the Backstreet Boys www.christiewalsh.com/fun/backstreetboys/ Christie's site is super creative....

HANGIN' WITH THE Princess Files.
June 1, 2001... We scored phone time with the three stars' of Disney's The Princess Diaries. Have read he book? It's about this girl who finds out she's a princess. But even royalty have BFF dilemmas and popularity probs. Bummer. We took notes. THE...

THE GIRLS' LIFE TO REAL LIFE WORST-CASE SCENARIOS.
June 1, 2001... Life ain't always easy, and that's a fact. So, we put our heads together and came up with a little survival guide to make life's worst-case scenarios just a little easier. Don't leave home without it! Not to be totally freaky or overly...

SEVEN SECRETS TO a KILLER BODY IMAGE.(personal beauty)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2001... EVER WONDER WHY SOME GIRLS SEEM TO HAVE ALL THE CONFIDENCE? US, TOO. WE ASKED REAL GIRLS' LIFE READERS TO REVEAL THEIR WISDOM! SECRET 1 CONFIDENCE RULES. Confidence comes from not worrying about things you can't control. While you...

What's Your Summer Fun Style?
June 1, 2001... You've seen Legally Blonde four times. You and your BFF have road-tested every self-tanner Walgreens has in stock. That hottie lifeguard you thought looked like Colin Hanks? Tom Hanks is more like it--you got a closer look, and he's way too old...

TO LIE OR NOT TO LIE.
June 1, 2001... ... LITTLE WHITE ONES US. WHOPPERS... You basically have three choices: 1) 'Fess up. 2) Make up a story, any story. 3) Try to distract your mom ("Do you smell a gas leak?"). You had a fleeting thought about getting caught when you made...

Summer Savvy Ways to Feel Spectacular.(personal beauty)
June 1, 2001... Lulling away your valuable summer by the pool, gobbling ice cream bon bons? Get up, lazy bones! We've come up with some simple ways for you to feel fab. Pop star bodies getting you down? Feeling more like a slug than a supermodel? Put down...

A touchy subject.(teenagers)
June 1, 2001... Is it sexual harassment...or just friendly flirting? The entire situation began innocently enough. Or so it seemed at first. Then it got to be a problem. A big problem. And I couldn't take it anymore. I mean, I was totally psyched the...

Signs o' sunshine.(horoscope)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Lola sheds some light on your summer fundom. GEMINI MAY 21 TO JUNE 21 JUNE: Just say no...to too many demands. Everybody wants something, and there's only one of you. Well, two, Twin. JULY: Timing is everything when it comes...

Tight squeeze.(teenagers)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... It's a full moon at the pool! I was at the pool with my friends, and I squeezed into a baby inner tube. I tried to get it off, but it was stuck. It finally came off--along with my suit bottom. "It's a full moon tonight!" my friends yelled....