Girls' Life articles from June 2002

Girls' Life archives from June 2002

Karen's page.(Brief Article)(Editorial)
June 1, 2002... Recently, I spoke at Mellon Bank in Pittsburgh as part of its Take Our Daughters to Work Day program. As the girls filed into the auditorium, I sat in the front row of chairs, slugging down Coke in an attempt to wake up and actually make some...

Letters.
June 1, 2002... We've got mail! What's CL Thinking? Thanks for including your interview with Hilary Duff in the A/M '02 Hangin' With. I love her TV show and her new movie Cadet Kelly. However, when I was reading "What's Hilary Thinking?" I came...

Hotshot. (Short Stuff).(drag racing teen)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Talk about a lead foot! She's not even old enough to have a driver's license, but she puts the pedal to the metal. Chaunece Hayman, 13, of Upper Marlboro, Md., has been drag racing for three years. She and her car Miss Attitude burn rubber down...

Girl's best friend. (Short Stuff).(Police dogs-)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Police dogs--they put their lives at stake every day for our safety. And that's why Emily Schultheis, 13, started Protect Our Pups, a campaign to raise money so police dogs can wear bullet-proof vests. After Emily's cat died two years ago, she...

She's got spirit. (Short Stuff).(cheerleading)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... "V-I-C-T-O-R-Y. That's the Tiger's battle cry!" This is cheer chanted by the Trudeau Center cheerleading squad in Warwick, R.I. What's so unique about this posse of pom-pom shakers? It's the first-ever squad of girls with special needs, Nichole...

Color your world. (Short Stuff).(multiracial teens)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... "We come from all different ethnic, cultural and spiritual traditions. We are winners, every one of us. And, make no mistake, we are the future." This powerful quote comes from My Sisters' Voices: Teenage Girls of Color Speak Out, edited by...

Planet pop. (Short Stuff).(Britney Spears)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Will Britney ever quit? The Spearster has a doll, a video game....What next? Now, pop tart Britney Spears is opening a restaurant on 41st street in New York City. It was staled to be called Pinky's, Justin Timberlake's nickname for her. But...

Beauty and the beast. (Short Stuff).(alligator wrestling)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... You know that show Crocodile Hunter? Well, Babs Steorts can totally relate. That's because she's the first-ever female to work in the Gator Wrestlin' Arena at Gatorland in Orlando, Fla. A typical day on the job for Babs goes something like...

Brain food. (Short Stuff).(family dinners improve teenage mental health)
June 1, 2002... With summer here, you and the fam might not stick to a strict dinner schedule. Maybe your bro grabs tacos with the guys, you and Dad split a DiGiorno's in front of the TV, and Mom's doing salad when she gets in from the gym. But you should...

Cruisin' right along. (Short Stuff).(sea cruise)
June 1, 2002... Tired of throwing darts at a map to decide where to go for your family's summer vacation? How about hitting five exotic locales in one fab trip? Royal Caribbean Cruises' new Adventure of the Seas ship boards in Puerto Rico and hits four more...

Bad, girls. (Short Stuff).(drinking and driving accidents)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2002... Seems girls are catching up to boys in two of the worst ways--girls are almost as dangerous on the road and drink as much alcohol as guys. In 1990, 160 of every 1,000 girl drivers crashed their cars. That went up 9 percent in 2000, when 175 per...

Dear Carol.(advice column)
June 1, 2002... Dear Carol, At dances, my boyfriend dances with me but also with other girls (who are supposed to be just friends). I think he just wants everyone to have a good time, but it makes me jealous. He's my boyfriend, and I want him all to...

Summer split: it's summer time. Do you know where your BFF is? (GL Friends).(keeping up friendships)
June 1, 2002... Before you get too stoked about long, lazy tankini days, consider that summer break could come at a cost--to your friendships. During school, hanging out is so simple it's basically automatic. But despite summers freedom, it's plagued with...

BFF dilemma of the month: my BFF puts me in situations that could get me into trouble. How can I stay friends with her without breaking the rules?(best friends)
June 1, 2002... My BFF at camp asks me to sneak out and play pranks. I don't want to, but I'm afraid of losing her friendship. Tell her how much trouble she can get into. if she keeps bugging you or gets disappointed, then talk to an adult you trust. Your...

Older and bolder: over the summer, you'll have opps to meet all kinds of new girls, not just the ones who are in your grade. And that means you might make friends who are a little bit younger--or older. Hmmm. (GL Friends).(make new friends, keep the old, one is silver and the other gold)
June 1, 2002... You've been going to the same summer camp since you were 7, and you totally dig it. This year, though, you can't help feeling you're a little more, well, mature than your bunkmates. When it comes to fashion or guys or music, you're on a whole...

Blowout: hit the beach in one of summer's sassiest two-pieces. We've got you suited-no matter what your style! (GL Fashion Blast).(swimwear)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2002... tip Almost anybody can sport a bikini. How to get the perfect fit? String bikinis adjust, so your bust won't spill out the sides and your cheeks won't peek. Worried about coming undone? Sew a few stitches with the same color thread to the...

Fly girl: set yourself free with fashion's fresh and fifty butterfly- inspired flight patterns... (GL Fashion: Look of the Moment).(accessories)
June 1, 2002... Top, $36, ewindsor.com Pair a bare top like this with pants--don't want to show too much skin! $40, Swatch Belt, $22, Design by Skaffles $62, Necessary Objects Make an outdated pair of jeans fly! $28, UCCICUCI ...

Fancy feet: time to go barefoot, baby! We show you how to perfect those piggies and deck out those toe digits. (GL Fashion Blast).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2002... tip The best way to top a perfect pedi? Totally cute toe rings! We love how last year's understated plain rings have given way to jazzed-up jewels. Just wear one at a time please! From left: Silver spiral $6.25. Claire's Green jewel flower...

In the pink: this summer, pink is perfect. From soft shades of baby pink to hot fuchsia, lips, nails and cheeks have never looked so Barbie babelicious. (GL Beauty: Look of the Moment).(cosmetics)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2002... Tommy's Juiced Up Tantali-zing Body Lotion, $12 Alex & Ani Crystal Hair Cuff, $18 If your hair slips out, secure with an elastic before adding cuff. Pinkie Swear Double Swear Lip and Cheek Tint in Cotton Candy and Perfectly Pink,...

Cute as a button? (GL Body: Q&A).(body care)(Brief Article)(Column)
June 1, 2002... Why do some people have "innie' belly buttons and other have "outties"? With Britney baring her belly every chance she gets, tummies are getting more attention than ever. Whether you sport an "innie" or "outtie" is determined at infancy....

Does drinking milk prevent breast cancer? (Fact or Fiction?).(positive linoleic acid)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... FACT. It's the most common kind of cancer in women--and a study, published in The International Journal of Cancer shows that women who drink three glasses of moo juice a day throughout childhood and as adults have half the rate of developing...

Hoop dreams. (GL Guys).(girls on film)(Brief Article)(Column)
June 1, 2002... I just out my crush and I are going to the same baksetball camp this summer. How can I get to know him better without distracting him from basketball? BILL: I think the idea is to distract him. You've got a lot going for you already....

Date line. (GL Life).(talking it up)(Brief Article)(Column)
June 1, 2002... Ask Lucky By Alexis Sinex, 18 All my BFFs go out on double dates or group dates, and don't ask me to join them because I don't have a BF. I feel hurt and left out. Should I say something? Sure, talk to them about it. I doubt they...

Movin' 'n' groovin': seems like it but, seriously, moving is not the end of the world. Here are some sensible tips to prevent PRTD (that's Post Relocation Trauma Disorder). (GL Life).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Yes, moving stinks. Take it from me--I've moved nine times and still dread that first day in a whole new habitat. Leaving behind friends and the life you know is a serious adjustment few of us are willing to make without a fight. But as much as...

Scarlett Johannson. (Spotlight).
June 1, 2002... AGE: 17. HOMETOWN: New York City. CLAIM TO FAME: Played Grace in The Horse Whisperer, and most recently starred with Thora Birch in Ghost World. STARRING IN: This summer's gross, campy comedy Eight Legged Freaks with David...

Christina Milian. (Spotlight).
June 1, 2002... AGE: 21 THE BIG MOVE: When she was 13 Christina moved to California to start her career. " I always performed when I was younger--school plays. Piano recitals, singing 'The Star-Spangled Banner' at school games. You name It, I did it." ...

Too hot tunes. (Top 10 Music).
June 1, 2002... 1. FROU FROU * Details * Remember Imogen Heap's I Megaphone? Well, the sultry-voiced songstress is back on the music scene as Frou Frou. Actually, she's only one Frou. The other Frou is Guy Sigsworth, who lays down the sonics to back her....

Summer movie meltdown. (Top 10 Movies).
June 1, 2002... THE POWERPUFF GIRLS Look out! Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup kick some monkey butt. Primates take over the world? Don't think so. Plus, learn how the heroines first gained their superpowers. SCOOBY-DOO Shaggy, Scooby and the whole...

All booked up for summer. (Top 10 Books).
June 1, 2002... 1. THE MISFITS by James Howe * Atheneum, $16 "Loser! Geek! Fatso!" Joe, Addle, Skeezie and Bobby are tired of being bullied. So, they set out to squelch the popularity tyranny by running for student council in hopes of enacting...

"I've got a secret!".(teens overcome personal and social barriers)
June 1, 2002... Think you know what a scientist looks like? How about someone in the military? What about someone with a disability? Well, each of these girls has a secret that has changed her life...and inspired her to reach beyond stereotypes by which others...

The Girls Life charm school: how to flawlessly get yourself out of tight spots awkward situations and truly embarrassing moments.
June 1, 2002... My BF's mom invited me to dinner next weekend. My BF always talks about how his mom is a really lousy cook. What if she serves liver and cabbage au gratin? When you're a guest in somebody's home there's always a chance you might be served food...

15 ways to end friend fights foreever: Feelings are hurt, tempers are flaring...Now what? Put down your dukes and get familiar with these no-fail friend-fight fixer-uppers.
June 1, 2002... GIRL FIGHT! GIRL FIGHT! Y only physical confrontation with a bud lasted roughly one minute. But I've spent hours thinking about it because that brawl was the dumbest thing I've ever been involved in. Some boy liked both me and my now...

Are you game? does the thought of taking a stab at something new get you totally jazzed or seriously spazzed? Whiz through our quiz to gauge your get-up-and-go groove!(willingness to try new things)
June 1, 2002... Summer's here, which means all the time you normally spend sweating over homework and school stuff can be spent doing something you want to do! Are you going to get out there and try windsurfing for the first time or become a permanent fixture...

Be a Beach Blanket babe: here comes the sun... (GL Beauty).(summer beauty tips)
June 1, 2002... Get that beachy glow without frying your face. Start the day by mixing a little bit of Origins Sunny Disposition Liquid Bronzer or Revlon Skinlight Face Illuminator Lotion with your favorite SPF 15 face formula. Test the color on vour wrist to...

Giving up on mom: last year, when I was 10, my parents finalized their divorce. Having divorced parents is hardly unique, but my situation is a little different. (The View From Here).
June 1, 2002... MICHELLE SILVER Each year, over a million kids are involved in divorces. In fact, 56 percent of US. kids live in single-parent homes. While most parents remain close to their kids after divorce, some, sadly, don't stay involved And, since...