Girls' Life articles from June 2006

Girls' Life archives from June 2006

Right on par.(Letters: WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
June 1, 2006... I loved the article about Dakoda Dowd and her morn ["Playing The Game of Her Life," A/M '06]. My mom is terminally ill as well, and I am encouraged by Dakoda's strength. Hopefully, we can find a cure for cancer and Huntington's disease, which...

Mag makeover.(Letters: WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
June 1, 2006... I love the new format for the Beauty and Fashion Trend of the Moment [A/M '06] pages. It's great to see the new products but in a different way. Thanks for always staying fun and surprising. --Stephanie

What a body.(Letters: WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
June 1, 2006... I have to tell you how much I enjoy the Body Q&A section. So many young teens today don't know what's going on with their bodies and are too embarrassed to ask. The questions you address answer the concerns of many girls and really make them...

Bad boy.(Letters: WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
June 1, 2006... I loved "Wisteria's Devious Desperado" [A/M '06]. Shawn Pyfrom is so cute! I know girls everywhere are happy he was the GL Cutie. Please put more of him in future issues! --Christina We both get GL and love it. But we were really...

Topping the charts.(Letters: WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
June 1, 2006... I'm really glad you put JoJo on the cover [Hangin' With, A/M '06]. It's refreshing how she doesn't deny her success but instead acknowledges it without being stuck up. It's cool to know she didn't grow up rich. She earned her career. ...

Hair apparent.(Letters: WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
June 1, 2006... Thank you so much for "Make Peace With Your Hair" [A/M '06]. I have extremely wavy, frizzy hair and wasn't sure what to do with it. The article gave me helpful tips to control frizz and, now, I'm looking forward to wearing my hair down more...

Love and loss.(Letters: WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
June 1, 2006... I loved Karen the Editor's Page [A/M '06]. A little over four months ago, my dad passed away from pancreatic cancer. Like Karen, I never wanted to be in the Kids with Parents Who Have Cancer Club--and I would have given anything to have my...

GL update: Kimmie Meissner.(Letters: WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... When GL first sat down for a chat with Kimmie Meissner [Spotlight, F/M '06], she was hoping to have a shot at going to the Winter Olympics. She did make it to Turin, placing sixth as the youngest skater competing in those games. Not too shabby....

Water world.(Short Stuff)(Emily Jackson is the youngest female kayaker to run the Nile and Zambezi Rivers in Africa)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... The Real World/Road Rules Challenge has nothing on Emily Jackson. At 15, she's the youngest female kayaker to run the Nile and Zambezi Rivers in Africa. Her dad is World Freestyle Kayak champion Eric Jackson, who led Emily down the ferocious...

Pierce pressure.(Short Stuff)(American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry issues warning about tongue and lip piercings )(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Your parents refuse to let you get your tongue pierced? You'll thank them someday. We're all for self-expression, but the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry has issued a warning that tongue and lip piercings cause health and dental...

Fear factor.(Short Stuff)(ads using scare tactics to deter unhealthy behavior have a greater impact on kids than on adults.)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... You know those in-your-face "this is what happens if you smoke" TV ads? Seems you're getting the message. A recent study found that ads using scare tactics to deter unhealthy behavior have a greater impact on kids than on adults. The research,...

Gotta hand it to her.(Short Stuff)(Lauren Perrino designed one of the bags in the Ann Veronica Handprints collection)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... OK,so Lauren Perrino, 113, had an "in." Her mom is the owner of Ann Veronica Handprints, which creates custom beach-inspired handbags. BUt it's still cool that Lauren sketched a print, idea for her mom... and who knew Lauren's Circles would...

Dreams do come true.(Short Stuff)(Naima Mora, America's Next Top Model winner, participated in the Priceless Gown Project)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Naima Mora, America's Next Top Model winner, didn't bat an eyelash about participating in the Priceless Gown Project in Baltimore. The project provides free prom gowns to girls who don't have money to drop on a dress. Says Naima, who couldn't...

In the lead.(COOL GIRL)(Michelle Loke wins Prudential Spirit of Community Award for her fight against lead prevention)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Michelle Loke, 13, knows how to lead the way in the fight against lead poisoning. After hearing news reports about hazardous lead in gumball-machine trinkets, Michelle pulled overtime in the science lab to determine which ones were toxic. "Many...

Dear Carol.(Column)
June 1, 2006... Dear Carol, My grandma treats me like I'm 4. But I'm 14. She uses a baby voice around me, and it's really annoying. I'm afraid to say anything because she gets offended very easily. What's a good way to tell her? Not A Little Kid...

Eenie, meenie ... : you can only take one friend along for the ride? Do the choosin' ... without losin'.(GL BFFs)
June 1, 2006... Summer's coming, but your parents have issued a challenge: Pick just one of your pals to co-star in the summer flick that is your life of weekends on the go, day trips to the amusement park and the ram beach vacation. Who do you take? Not sure?...

Sleeping bag.(BFF GIVEAWAY)
June 1, 2006... So, you're amped for camp with your bug spray, sunscreen and swimming cap. But do you have, say, a star chart for those late-night s'mores fests? Enter the Camp Kit (Chronicle, $15.95), a cool bundle of stuff you didn't know you'd need. The...

BFF dilemma of the month: how can I keep my best friend from feeling left out when she has to be home so much earlier than the rest of us?(GL BFFs)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... My BFF has an earlier curfew than the other girls in our crew. We want to have fun this summer, but she can't hang as late as we do. Some days you should go home the same time as your friend with the early curfew. This way, she won't feel...

Get the blues: pros Kristi Fuhrmann and Dana Chasen turn ice blue into hot stuff.(GL BEST NEW BEAUTY TREND)(using blue eye liner)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Get this look... 1 BLUE LINER IS BACK! How to be true-blue? Line outer corners with a soft teal pencil and inner corners with a warm copper shadow. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2 WEAR BLUE FEARLESSLY Make your eyes...

Made in the shade: Patty Geraci of Claire's sheds light on summer's most necessary accessory.(GL BEST NEW FASHiON TREND)(sunglasses)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Get this look... 1 FOR PEEP'S SAKE No need to pay big bucks for expensive sunglasses! Just look for labels that say they block 100% of UV light. Super-pricey designer pairs don't do it any better. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

The bottom line.(GL BODY Q&A)(Column)
June 1, 2006... My mom refuses to let me wear a thong under my Spandex shorts for volleyball, saying it's bad hygiene. All my friends wear them! Even if your mom doesn't understand your agony over pantylines, maybe this medical argument will work: After...

Eating a grilled burger gives you cancer.(FACT OR FICTION?)((mostly) fiction)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... (MOSTLY) FICTION! Hearing all sorts of scary stories about the dark side of firing up the barbecue? Well, don't put away your tongs just yet. While it's true that meat grilled over a high flame--particularly if it's charred--can form a number...

The high road.(GL GUYS Q&A)(Column)
June 1, 2006... I am 5-foot-11 and don't have a BF. My friends say, "You're too tall. It intimidates guys," Am I doomed to be single forever? DAVE Doomed? There's nothing wrong with being tall or single--each has some rather nice advantages. But, most...

Summer lovin' ... have a blast!(GL GUYS)
June 1, 2006... Is it possible to have a dreamy summer romance? You bet. But keep it light, sister. School is bustin' out and you're so hoping this is the year you'll score a summer sweetie. So how do you make your mid-summer night's dream a reality? It's...

Who nose?(GL ASK LUCKY)(Column)
June 1, 2006... I lie. There, I've said it. If I go to a couple of stores, I say I went to the mall. If I spend 10 minutes reviewing material, I tell a teacher it took 20. Why do I do it? It sounds like you stretch the truth so things are the way you'd...

Take that job--and love it!(GL LiFE)
June 1, 2006... Here's how to glide through your first real paying job without a hitch.... Congrats! You've scored a summer gig as babysitter/camp counselor/ burger flipper. But, wait. Nobody's ever told you what's really expected at the workplace. Yikes!...

Fancy footwork.(GL FUN STUFF)(decorating flip-flops)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Make it! You're just 15 minutes away from fabulously fun feet.... WHAT YOU DO 1. Cut 15 to 20 strips of fleece, each about 1/2 inch wide and 7 inches long. 2. One by one, knot the fleece strips along the flip-flop straps. ...

Twinkie-tastic!(GL FUN STUFF)(Twinkie sushi)(Recipe)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... No-bake it! Apu from The Simpsons once said, "You can not hurt a Twinkie!" But did you know you can turn Twinkies into pancakes, burritos, even sushi? Break out the chopsticks, and celebrate the Twinkie turning 75 with The Twinkles...

Star gazing.(GL FUN STUFF)
June 1, 2006... Group date! Have a summer-movie night... in your backyard! Tack a white sheet to a fence or wall, and let it roll. You can rent a projector (about $100) or borrow one from a public library (free!). Most libraries only have old-school...

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest.(Flicks)(Movie review)
June 1, 2006... Johnny Depp is back to swashbuckle some more in the Pirates sequel. This time around, he has to face up to Davy Jones and an army of sea-phantoms to keep his soul intact and save himself from becoming one of them! All hands on deck for this...

Surf School.(Flicks)(Movie review)
June 1, 2006... Get your laughs on and feast your eyes on more than a few hotties. Jordan is the new boy in school, and spring break is right around the bend. Not one to be shown up on a surfboard, he and a flock of fellow misfits hit Costa Rica before break...

All You've Got.(DVD)(Movie review)
June 1, 2006... You know Clara the popstar, but see her as Becca, a tough-as-nails senior trying to deal with the death of her parents and kick some major butt on the volleyball court. Becca and her friends are forced to learn how to play side by side with...

Kiki Strike Inside the Shadow City.(Reads)(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Book review)
June 1, 2006... Kiki Strike Inside the Shadow City by Kirsten Miller, Bloomsbury, $16.95 "When I grow up, I want to be dangerous," says Kiki, and Ananka sits up and takes notice. Before long, Kiki and Ananka are exploring a "shadow city" beneath...

Accidents of Nature.(Reads)(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Book review)
June 1, 2006... Accidents of Nature by Harriet McBryde Johnson, Henry Holt, $16.95 Jean has cerebral palsy and is about to experience her first stay at Camp Courage. Once outside her comfort zone, she is surrounded by others with disabilities, some severe....

Drill Dizer.(GIVEA WAY!)
June 1, 2006... Nintendo Gameboy Advance SP Jill, the spunky, pink-haired daughter of a Red Dozer leader, has had a bad week. Her dad was attacked by a rival, who stole her red diamond. As any girl would do, Jill launches a stealthy destruction-filled...

Susan Cagle.(Jams)(The Subway Recordings)(Sound recording review)
June 1, 2006... THE SUBWAY RECORDINGS Susan was doing her street-music thing when a record exec was taken by her honest, sweet-but-strong tuneage. So what better way to showcase "Be Here" and "Happiness is Overrated" than live at subway stations? True New...

Smoosh.(Jams)(Free to Stay)(Sound recording review)
June 1, 2006... FREE TO STAY This CD is a lot less be-bop pop than the girls' first effort (She Like Electric). The songs at times, as on "Waiting for Something," achieve a deep, moody effect. But even when the beat picks up ("Clap On"), the music leaves...

Kyle XY.(Tube)(Television program review)
June 1, 2006... ABC FAMILY Kyle is too cute to be in an institution. That isn't why his shrink takes him home with her, but you'll fall for newbie Matt Dallas. Mischa Barton does! That's who she's kissing in that James Blunt vid. Kyle airs in June; check...

Falcon Beach.(Tube)(Television program review)
June 1, 2006... ABC FAMILY It's a small-town stew of relationship drama--Paige meets Jason, but Jason's ex is back, and the ex likes Paige's brother.... We'd spill more, but you should watch. The boys in the cast are yummy. Premieres June 5 at 8 p.m.

Cheyenne Shines: she's a pop singer from Texas, she'll be 16 any day now, and she has her own reality show....(GL SPOTLiGHT)(Cheyenne Kimball stars in "Cheyenne at 15")(Interview)
June 1, 2006... Haven't heard of her? You will. She cut a sweet deal with Epic Records, and her CD is out this summer... right on the heels of Cheyenne at 15, premiering May 24 on MTV. Cheyenne Kimball called us from her cellie on the way to a photo shoot...

Super Stephan: it's a bird ... it's a plane ... it's that Bender boy!(GL CUTiE)(Stephan Bender stars as young Clark Kent in "Superman Returns")(Interview)
June 1, 2006... Stephan Bender, 17, makes his bigscreen debut this summer as a young Clark Kent in Superman Returns. We can't wait to see him in tights.... GL: Superman Returns is your first feature film, right? SB: It was my first... anything. ...

As fate would have it: most girls from a small town would totally be blown away by all the attention and press, the money and fame. Not Carrie ...(Carrie Underwood, winner of "American Idol")(Narrative biography)(Cover story)
June 1, 2006... Carrie Underwood must have been sprinkled with magic dust. It's like something sunny is happening. Her naturally warm-toned skin makes her look like she just came back from a beach vacation. Her big brown eyes, not to sound cheesy, sort of...

Karen the editor's page.(use common sense when dealing with body image)(Editorial)
June 1, 2006... Swimsuit tips that work at any age! I'll never forget the first time I thought about my weight, it was in fifth grade, at lunch. I was chowing down with my crew (me, Beth, Heidi, the two Jens and Merritt) and, after eating my usual (bologna...

101 secrets to loving the way you look in your suit; many girls have a love-hate thing for summer--they love having fun at the beach but hate having to find the perfect new suit. GL helps you to never dread the dressing room again.
June 1, 2006... GET THE RIGHT SIZE Swimsuit sizes are totally different from clothing sizes. Take it up to three sizes bigger. Go for suits with tops and bottoms sold separately. This way, if you're bigger on top and smaller on the bottom, you can get...

Can your crush go the distance? You scoped out a super-hottie, and now you're flirtin' up a storm. Yep, all signs show you'll have an official BF before the end of summer. Or do they?
June 1, 2006... He smiled like he meant it and promised he'd call. So why isn't your cellie ringing? Could be he's about to dial your digits--or it could be you've missed some key clues that your crush is a bust. Find out if you're right on or way off when...

Say what? You can tell your BFF almost anything, so why can't you tell her what's been on your mind? Is it because she's peeved you or is plucking your very last nerve? Or maybe it's just something that would make for downright uncomfortable convo. Stash that thesaurus, and let GL help you find the right words for what to say ....
June 1, 2006... Often, there are things you wish you could say but can't--or think you can't. Telling a friend something that might hurt her, scare her or make it seem like your concern is really just sniffing around her biz can be big-time tough. According to...

Ready ... set ... go-go-go? Yeah, you're pumped for a jam-packed, action-packed, suitcase-packed summer. Jazzed? Good. Spazzed? Not so much.
June 1, 2006... School's out! Kiss-kiss to homework, hockey practice, violin lessons, French club and final exams. But here's one last pop quiz to take before you stash your blue ballpoint for three glorious sunshine-y months. No pressure, because we won't be...

Living on borrowed time.(living with biliary atresia)(Personal account)
June 1, 2006... I'm like any teen girl. I'm boy-crazy and totally into fashion, and my favorite thing is hanging out with friends. But I'm not really your average teen. At 16, I'm the first person to survive four organ transplants. When I was born, I was...

Special report: weighing in.(girls and weight)
June 1, 2006... Everyone seems to have something to say about how girls look. Kids come up with mean names for the heavy (Miss Piggy) and the skinny (Olive Oyl). You can't even walk into a grocery store without being bombarded by tabloids that call Britney a...

A shorts story.(Buyers guide)
June 1, 2006... Once upon a time, you just wore shorts to bum around in. But with so many stylish pairs hitting stores, you can now sport shorts anywhere and live happily ever after. BERMUDA SHORTS Bermuda shorts are so versatile--they can chill with...

Turning up the heat.(summer grooming)
June 1, 2006... Aaah--it's finally that your dry, crackly foot? Having flashbacks of the orange streak that ran down your left arm last season? And who wants to glance down and see a stray hair... down there? Summer's last-minute maintenance drama stops...

Banish bulge! get your ultimate bikini belly.
June 1, 2006... Maybe you suck one too many gingerbread men back in December. Or March was more about the couch than breaking in your new Nikes Whatever the reason, the thought of baring your bod makes you wish for snow. Good news; Our belly-buster plan will...

The gift of a lifetime.(organ donation)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Nathan, left, needs a kidney. His are failing. Right now, he and about 95,000 others in the United States are waiting for organ transplants--and that number increases by 3,000 monthly. Last year, only 27,000 Americans were fortunate enough to...

Star signs.
June 1, 2006... Gemini 5/21-6/21 JUNE School's out birthday girl. So go right now and clean your room. For real. Get your crib as spic-n-span as your locker was. Heck, Lola predicts you'll score scads of bad-to-the-bone bedroom accessories at your b-day...

Panty raid! And how was your day?(embarrassing moments)
June 1, 2006... I was a lazy summer day, so I decided to do laundry. My brother and his friends were hanging out in the basement, but I thought they had left so I threw my dirty laundry down the steps. Turns out they were on their way up the stairs, and all my...

Celeb moment: catch Brie Larson, 16 as fearless Beatrice Leap in the feature film Hoot. She also has a song "Coming Around" on the movie's soundtrack.(embarrassing moments)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... ELECTRIC SLIDE My friend's band played at my Sweet 16 party. In the middle of one of their songs, they called me up to the stage to sing. I kept telling them I didn't want to, but they insisted. Because I was stalling, I almost missed the...