Girls' Life articles from June 2003

Girls' Life archives from June 2003

Karen's page.(interviewing celebrities)(Editorial)
June 1, 2003... It's practically summer in Baltimore, and it's still snowing outside. Weird. But what's weirder is that I'm watching this storm from Evan Taubenfeld's bedroom window. I'm not used to seeing snow in late April. I'm even less used to seeing...

Letters.(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2003... We've got mail! We Double-Dog Dare Ya! I totally love "Seven Reasons You Should Become a Girl Daredevil" [A/M '03]. I'm kind of a daredevil myself. I'm only scared of one thing--heights! After reading the article, I'm ready to...

Konnected by karing. (Short Stuff).(Kids Konnected)
June 1, 2003... When Hayden Hutchinson was 14, her father lost his battle with cancer. During that difficult time, Hayden says, "I didn't think I could go on I didn't want to go to school, out with my friends, to swim practice or do anything." Now, two years...

Surf smart. (Short Stuff).(NetSmartz)
June 1, 2003... So you might be taking a break from book smarts over the summer but don't put your NetSmartz on hold Being Web-savvy could literally save your life. That's why the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children developed NetSmartz a Web...

Baseball diamonds are a girl's best friend. (Short Stuff).(The Cool Chick's Guide to Baseball)(Book Review)
June 1, 2003... Sure, Mia Hamm, Gabrielle Reese and Erica Enders could beat your brother at soccer, volleyball and drag racing. But this baseball season, it's your turn! Well, OK...maybe putting a world-class champion-style beating on the guys is a bit much...

Camp round 'em up. (Short Stuff).(summer camps)(Directory)
June 1, 2003... Looking to go to camp this summer? We've rounded up some way outta-the-ordinary camps. So grab a s'more, and check it out! Fashion Camp USA Teen fashionistas learn more than a fierce catwalk. Fitness, nutrition, hair and makeup are a...

Mind's eye. (Cool Girl).(Nare Setyan)(Biography)
June 1, 2003... Nare Setyan, 17, is an award-winning artist who has overcome all odds to do what she does best. At 7, Nare was diagnosed with Sticklers Syndrome, a condition that causes retinal detachment, so, by 12, she had become completely blind. But that...

Bad rep for rap. (Short Stuff).(rap music's influence)
June 1, 2003... Nelly's pumped-out new video got ya rap juices flowing? Ever wonder if hour upon hour of music video watching has any effect other than making your hip-hop dance skills off the hook? For a year, a group of researchers studied 522 14- to...

Get on your soap box! (Short Stuff).(All-American Soap Box Derby)
June 1, 2003... Ever want to make a guy eat your dust? Well, at the annual All-American Soap Box Derby, now in its 65th year, girls are doing just that. Girls now account for 40 percent of competitors and, last year, took almost half the winning trophies!...

Teen TV. (Short Stuff).(Swept Away)(Television Program Review)
June 1, 2003... Think critics, gossip columnists, industry insiders and celebs are the only experts on who's hot, who's not and who's the next big mega-star? Well, think again because Florida teens are running their own, interview-based, inside-the-1...

Dear Carol.(advice)
June 1, 2003... Dear Carol, My dad started a summer basketball team for me and my friends. I'm a little overweight and, when we run, he says to me, "C'mon, push harder!" I do push hard--I go as fast as I can. He's a good coach, and I appreciate it a lot,...

She's the tops... does she always have a better story, more embarrassing moment or worse day to report? How to deal with a storytopping bud. (Friends).
June 1, 2003... IS YOUR BFF A STORYTOPPER? Well, let's see.... If you tell a story, does she always have to overpower the airwaves with her more exciting, more scary or more embarrassing story? If the dialogue doesn't involve her, does your BFF seem to tune...

BFF giveaway. (Friends).
June 1, 2003... What grosses out your BFF big-time? What's her weirdest talent? Pick up a Frendz Pak and uncover the nitty gritty of your oldest palz or break the ice with a brand-new bud. Each pak comes with 32 Q&A's and five sheets of ID stickers for you and...

C'est Bon Bon! (Friends).(stationery accessories)
June 1, 2003... Japanese-French trend-setting jet-setter Bon Bon is always on the go-go! From the London Underground to the Effel. Tower it's no wonder Bon Bon needs her very own, very mod organizing accessories. Otherwise, how in the world would she keep the...

BFF dilemma of the month: my BFF moved away two months ago. We promised we'd always the BFFs, but she hasn't written at all! (Friends).(advice for bestfriend dilemmas)
June 1, 2003... I've sent my BFF seven letters since she moved away, and she hasn't even responded to any of them. What's the deal? Your BFF has probably made new friends, and so should you. Write another letter asking for her phone number. Call her to set...

True confessions: honesty is the best policy. But what if the truth hurts? Here's how to lay hard-to-spill stuff on your BFF without hurting her--or your friendship! (Friends).
June 1, 2003... Auditions for the Camp Talent Show are Friday, and your BFF Samantha is super-psyched to sing her way to Idol status with her "moody" rendition of Avril's "Sk8ter Boi." Uh-oh. Samantha's totally talented--but not when it comes to singing. Her...

Surfer girl chic: not hot for teeny-weeny bikinis? Well, get stoked because totally swell boy shorts paired with girly halters are making monster waves this summer! (Fashion Blast).
June 1, 2003... On model: Halter, $36, and boy shorts, $48, Hot Kiss Swim. Terrycloth bucket hat, $10, Capelli New York. Necklace, $6.25, Claire's. Watch, $40 Swatch. Flip-flops, $13, www.slipperhut.com. Halter and boy shorts set, $54, Summer Girl. Bucket...

The last straw. (Look of the Moment).(tote bags)
June 1, 2003... We love these super-cute straw totes that go anywhere...from the beach to a barbecue bash. And, they hold lots of goodies! $28, Sasha Handbags $49, tiannimagid $30, www.redfishdesigns.com $27, www.redfishdesigns.com $43,...

Tangerine crush! (Beauty).(beauty products)
June 1, 2003... Orange you glad tangerine is the newest ingredient to squeeze its way into your favorite beauty products? From sweetly scented potions to light orange-y colors for lips, cheeks, nails and eyes, tangerine is summer's juiciest beauty secret. ...

Don't sweat it! (Q&A).(advice on grooming and health for girls)
June 1, 2003... None of my deodorants work, even when I use the strongest smelling ones. My B.O. is so bad! Even my friends tell me I smell. What should I do? You have puberty to thank for your new personal scent. Sweat, your body's way of cooling itself...

Is less really more? (Guys).(advice for adolescent girls from a male perspective)(advice for adolescent girls)
June 1, 2003... Bill Dave My boyfriend wants me to dress trashy. He wants me to look like a mini Britney Spears. I think I look fine. I've already tried a few new styles that he likes. If I show much more, I won't have anything else on. I like him...

Too much, too soon. (Life).(advice for adolescent girls)
June 1, 2003... My dad treats me like a 20-year-old, and I'm only 13. He gives me more responsibilities than my 15-year-old sister has, and it's more than I can handle! He won't listen when I try to tell him. What should I do? Your dad probably gives you...

Stuck in the middle. (Life).(suggestions/advice for girls whose parents are constantly fighting)
June 1, 2003... How to stop getting caught in the crosswinds of your parents' stormy marriage... Divorce. Most kids definitely dread the thought of the big D happening in their families. The prospect of your parents splitting up can be pretty harsh. But...

Do the twist. (Why Not?).(Kids' Yoga Deck)
June 1, 2003... Yoga is awesome for improving strength, flexibility, balance and focus. Plus, it's great for busting stress! But most yoga books are geared to adults and can be hard to follow. That's why Annie Buckley created The Kids' Yoga Deck (Chronicle,...

Be psychic! Be the first on your block to. (GL Fun).(Ten-minute Crystal Ball)(Book Review)
June 1, 2003... OK, so everyone knows those $5-a-minute "psychics" on TV are total frauds, but that doesn't mean you can't learn to sharpen your own psychic powers to be more in tune with yourself and others. Ten-minute Crystal Ball (Fair Winds, $12) by Skye...

The perfect beach bag. (Make It!).
June 1, 2003... It's a beach bag.... It's a pillow....Stash your stuff and take a surf side snooze! WHAT YOU NEED three washcloths * matching thread * needle * pillow stuffing * patterned plastic tablecloth * pins * 10 snaps * scissors *fleece material...

Rock your summer. (Top 10 Music).(concert and recording suggestions for various tastes)
June 1, 2003... If you're looking to give your CD collection a jump, there's something here for everybody. Plus, we show you which summer concert tours you won't want to miss. Go to www.pollstar.com for concert info. If you're a fan of Coldplay, give a...

Girls' life top 10 movies.(Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle; Legally Blonde 2: Red White and Blue; Daddy Day Care; Finding Nemo; Rugrats Go Wild; Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl; Sinbad: Legends of the Sea; Whale Rider; Alex and Emma; Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life)(Movie Review)
June 1, 2003... CHARLIE'S ANGELS: FULL THROTTLE The dynamic trio (Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz and Lucy Liu) is back in full force for a kick-more-butt sequel. The gals are in search of pair of stolen wedding bands that contain secret encrypted...

Jamie Lynn Spears. (Spotlight).(Interview)
June 1, 2003... AGE: 12. HOMETOWN: Kentwood, La. CLAIM TO FAME: Last year, Jamie Lynn made her TV debut on Nickelodeon's sketch-comedy series. All That, She's also Britney's little sister. Jame Lynn played the role of young Lucy (Britney's character)...

Girls' life, top books.(Book Review)
June 1, 2003... Molly Moon's Incredible Book of Hypnotism by Georgia Byng, HarperCollins, $16.99 Molly has no idea what she's in for when she finds the hypnotism book in the library, but if that nutcase professor from the museum is so hot for it, it...

Evan taubenfeld. (Glocutie).(Avril Lavigne's lead guitarist and backup singer)(Interview)
June 1, 2003... WHAT'S A ROCK STAR'S WORST NIGHTMARE? Hanging out with his mom and GL. On one of his few days off, we barged in on Evan (pictured here in his room) to learn about everything he doesn't want you to know! (New Kids on the Block CD, Evan? "It...

The real deal: this is not the Mandy Moore we're used to seeing on MTV and in a walk to remember. Mandy spills about her role as frustrated teen Halley.(Interview)
June 1, 2003... mandy mandy Moore has been sitting on an airplane for two hours, giggling about boys. Of course, this is no ordinary airplane. It's a prop on the set of her new movie How to Deal. Mandy plays the part of Halley Martin, who believes true...

The summer essentials.(clothing trends for girls)
June 1, 2003... TIME TO GET YOUR SUMMER GROOVE ON! WE SHOW YOU HOW TO MIX (BUT DON'T MATCH) THE HOTTEST LOOKS SO YOU CAN STAY WAY COOL ALL SEASON. TUBE TOPS & CROPPED PANTS Show off that tan with shoulder-baring knit tube tops and cute cropped pants....

Your no-choke summer-guy guide: he's hot? Here's how to act cool.
June 1, 2003... You see a cute boy, wink, and he comes over and asks you to be his new summer girlfriend. If you believe that's how it happens, roll this magazine up and hit yourself in the forehead five times. Hello, summer! The weather is blazing hot and...

Get rich quick: want to rake in the cash this summer? One flush reader in here to tell you how.
June 1, 2003... Something I know for sure? Every girl could use some extra spending dough! One surefire way to get it? Start your own summer business. Allowance or no allowance, wouldn't you love to have more moolah to pad your pockets? START THE SUMMER...

29 Awesome things to do this summer! Lazy summer days... Who need's 'em? Not you! You've got all the time in the world, so here's how to make the best of it and beat summer boredom!
June 1, 2003... School's totally a thing of the past (at least for the next few months), and the only thing on your agenda is day-after-day pool-dwelling? Don't get waterlogged when we've got the stuff to make your summer sizzle.... 1 Hold a Skee-Ball...

What's your summer crush quotient? Time for swimming, soaking up rays, sleeping in...and having a sizzling crush! Will your summer squeeze be so-so...or a no-go? Grab a pencil, and see how hot your summer crush is going to get!
June 1, 2003... 1 You and Mom are watching. your little bro's soccer game when you spot your. crush shooting hoops near the field. You... A. tell Mom, "See ya later," and plop down next to the courts to watch some b-ball. B. wave him over to talk hoops...

The GL guide to getting healthy: go ahead, throw us a question about that gorgeous bod of yours. We've got all the answers right here. We'll teach you how to understand, take care of and--yes!--even love the body you've got.
June 1, 2003... Whew! When we went online and asked readers to toss us their biggest body questions, we were bombarded. Not surprisingly, a lot of girls have worries about their bodies--mostly about how much teens should weigh, what they should eat, how they...

Hit the beach, baby!: summer is here and we've got the advice, answers and awesome beauty secretes you need to be the hottest babe on he scene.
June 1, 2003... GET SUN SMART Eek! I wore my SPF, but I still got red from the sun. Now what? Reach far a skin soother like Neutrogena After-Sun Treatment ($9, at drugstores). The special soy formula helps curb redness and irritation, as well as...

The Lilly pad: splashed with creative cost-cutters and bold colors, Hayley's playful sophisticated bedroom is inspired by Lily Pulitzer's classic prints. (My Room).
June 1, 2003... Hayley, 15, loves Lilly Pulitzer's popular bold prints. So when she redecorated her seaside bedroom, she went all-out Lilly! Authentic Pulitzer bedding is pretty pricey, so Hayley's room borrowed from Lilly's playful palette of tropical...

Star signs.
June 1, 2003... Cancer 6/22-7/22 JUNE Do you have a big summer project hanging over your head--like the 25 books your English teacher expects you to read in eight weeks or maybe that backyard clubhouse you've been planning to build? Take some quiet time...

Go speed racer! And how was your day?(embarrassing moments recalled)
June 1, 2003... My grandma was videotaping me on the go-cart track. As I it drove past her, I took my hands off the wheel and struck a pose. But instead of looking cute, I crashed into the guardrail so hard it dented the car and sparks flew everywhere. The...

Catch of the day: Keisha Castle-Hughes, 13, gets canned. Check her out in the film Whale Rider coming to theaters this June. (Celeb Moment).(actress put in trash can for fun)
June 1, 2003... I had a lot of fun on the set with Grant Roa, who plays my uncle in the movie. He's a very large man, but I can eat as much as he can! It always shocked everyone at lunch time, but it was like a contest with us. One day, I was eating a big,...