Girls' Life articles from June 2007

Girls' Life archives from June 2007

Hayden's our hero.(LETTERS: WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
June 1, 2007... I absolutely loved Hayden Panettiere on your cover [A/M '07]. She is an amazing actress, down-to-earth and really funny. The thing I love most about her is she's trying to help whales. I've seen the effects of whaling and how it has made many...

Best dressed.(LETTERS: WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
June 1, 2007... I almost screamed when I saw my school district's name in GL! I am a student at Plum Borough School District, which was mentioned in "Dressing for Success" [Short Stuff, A/M '07]. Z-Trim actually tastes better than the fatty ranch. Most of my...

Three cheers for all.(LETTERS: WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
June 1, 2007... I was upset that cheerleaders at Whitney Point High School were mad they had to cheer for girls. I'm a cheerleader, and we cheer for girls and boys teams. We don't just cheer for football or basketball, but also soccer, baseball, softball,...

Ga-Ga for Geiger.(LETTERS: WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
June 1, 2007... I was astonished to see Teddy Geiger as a Cutie [A/M '07]. He is my all-time favorite singer/songwriter. I've been to four or five of his concerts, and each one was amazing. Plus, those eyes--he's gorgeous! Thank you for acknowledging his gifts...

Brace yourself.(LETTERS: WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
June 1, 2007... Thanks for featuring a model with braces in "Think Pink" [Beauty Trend, A/M '07]! I have braces and don't like them, so it made me feel better. --Michelle Thanks so much for including models with glasses and braces. I have both and am...

We're with you, Emilia.(LETTERS: WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
June 1, 2007... Thanks for "A World Turned Inside Out" [Real Girl, A/M '07]. It made me realize other girls have lost their morns. I lost my mother when I was 6. I'm 11 now, but it still hurts. It helps to know Emilia went through the same thing. ...

Mom and me? We agree!(LETTERS: WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
June 1, 2007... My mom and I discussed "Just Like Mom--Not!" [A/M '07], and we disagree with your article. You made it like all mothers are control freaks. My morn and I have a strong relationship, and many other girls probably feel the same. --Haley and...

GL letter of the month.(LETTERS: WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
June 1, 2007... Thank you for "Dangerous Liaisons" [Special Report, A/M '07], I was a victim of dating abuse. It's great that girls will know about this before getting seriously hurt--emotionally or physically. This could happen to you. One thing I stress is...

Plugged in.(Short Stuff)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Can you even imagine life without a computer? No checking your e-mail or talking on IM. No surfing the 'net or blogging Fact is, many kids around the world have never so much as tapped a computer key. But that's all about to change thanks to...

The wave of the future.(Short Stuff)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... It started as a court case. Tennis court, that is. Wimbledon, to be exact. The giant tennis tourney held in England each summer is, for the first time, paying women players as much as the men. Here's the ripple effect: Now, professional female...

Rocky gap.(Short Stuff)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... School's out for summer! But you don't want what you've learned to slip from your brain like sand through a sieve. It happens, and how much knowledge you retain (or don't) often has to do with income. A Johns Hopkins University study titled...

Closet case!(Cool Girl)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Sadly, Lindsay Giambattista, 16, lost her twin sister Taylor at birth. After searching for a way to honor Taylor's memory, she found a cause. Lindsay heard that more than half a million U.S. children and teens are in foster care. So two years...

Paving the way.(Short Stuff)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... If anyone's living in the fast lane, it's Alli Owens, 18. As a driver in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series at Hickory Motor Speedway in North Carolina, Alli hopes to be the first woman to win at the legendary track. Racing is primarily a...

Playing pool.(Short Stuff)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Things are coming along swimmingly for Katie Hoff. Literally. At just 17, she wowed the crowd at the FINA World Championships in Australia where she broke a world record for swimming the 400m individual medley. "I couldn't believe I went that...

Road rules.(Short Stuff)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Summer. Time for ice cream, lolling by the pool... and road trips with the fam. But in some states, hitting the highway with the 'rents will be a tad different. At least 16 states are proposing a ban on smoking in cars with kids on board (in...

Messed-up friend.(DEAR CAROL)(Brief article)(Column)
June 1, 2007... My guy friend knows I'm crushing on him, but he said he doesn't want to ruin our friendship. But then I cried, which was a HUGE mistake. Now he won't even reply to my IMs. I just want everything to go back to the way it was. Help! Dear...

Gutter girl.(DEAR CAROL)(Brief article)(Column)
June 1, 2007... I have three older brothers who are great but, because of them, I have a dirtier mind than most girls. My guy friends think it's funny--they can relax and joke around me--but my girl friends get grossed out. One asked if I was a guy in...

Period-less.(DEAR CAROL)(Brief article)(Column)
June 1, 2007... I'm 15 and still haven't had a period. I feel left out. Everyone says I'm lucky, but I want to fit in. A period comes with advantages, such as boobs. I don't have those either. What's wrong with me? Dear Period-less, Nothing's wrong...

Flustered and confused.(DEAR CAROL)(Brief article)(Column)
June 1, 2007... I was abused when I was little, and I told my boyfriend, He says he understands, but he doesn't. Sometimes I pull away when he tries to kiss me or hold me, and he thinks I don't love him. How can I show him affection even when I'm jumpy and...

Negative.(DEAR CAROL)(Brief article)(Column)
June 1, 2007... My grandma moved in with us, and I had to give her my room and move to the basement. I don't like my grandma. She's always sad and acts like she's lost. I'm not talkative, so our conversations last about five seconds. I had a dream about her...

Concerned friend.(DEAR CAROL)(Brief article)(Column)
June 1, 2007... My friend's parents have been divorced for years, but she just found out her dad is gay. She says she's OK with it, but I don't think she is. I'm pretty sure she feels different about her dad. What can I do to comfort her? Dear Concerned...

Lost without a BFF.(DEAR CAROL)(best friends forever)(Brief article)(Column)
June 1, 2007... My BFF and I have been friends since pre-K. Lately, she ignores me for other friends. She rarely invites me over. When I tried talking to her about it she smiled and walked away. How can I make her understand I'm lonely? Dear Lost Without...

Desperate.(DEAR CAROL)(Brief article)(Column)
June 1, 2007... I'm 14 and desperately anticipating sex. Enough to where I simulate it. I promised myself I'd stop, but I keep breaking my promise. I keep thinking what my relatives and friends would think. I can't talk to my parents about it. Dear...

Boys or friends.(DEAR CAROL)(Brief article)(Column)
June 1, 2007... My friend is anti-boys, while I'm totally obsessed with them. She says if I don't start being less boy-crazy, she won't be friends with me. She's a great bud, but what is better--boys or friends? Dear Boys or Friends, Since when do...

Best of the best.(DEAR CAROL)(Brief article)(Column)
June 1, 2007... I feel the need to be the best at everything I do. I can't stand people who don't take school or sports seriously. It stresses me out, but how do I fix this? Dear Best of the Best, It is stressful to aim for perfection and to think...

Bad friend blues.(DEAR CAROL)(Brief article)(Column)
June 1, 2007... I have a friend who hits, pinches, steals and calls me names. She is a deceiving, backstabbing meanie. She always tells me what she took from other girls. She never gets in trouble because she denies it. What should I do? Dear Bad Friend...

Too tall.(DEAR CAROL)(Brief article)(Column)
June 1, 2007... I'm going out with a boy. He's 16, and I'm 14. He's smart, funny and nice. I like him, except he is shorter than I am. By a lot! Dear Too Tall, He might be too old for you, but I don't think he's too short for you. Why not wear flats?...

Sidekick syndrome: never in the group photo because you're the one stuck holding the camera? Say "cheese." Puh-leeze!(GL BFFs)
June 1, 2007... Tired of being Invisible Girl? If you're blending into the scenery, learn to stand out in the crowd! BREAK THE RULES All your BFFs wear purple to the pool on Fridays or meet for smoothies on Tuesdays? Occasionally wear green on purple...

The friendship fizzle: sometimes the fire between friends simply sizzles out. But don't be so quick to blow off this friendship ...(GL FRIENDS)
June 1, 2007... You and your BFF have been tight since you were tots. But now? She comes over to watch The Hills... and there's awkward silence during commercials. Or you head to the mall, and she wants to check out PacSun while you'd rather hit Hot Topic....

Thongs you'll flip over! Flip-flops are the ultimate summer go-to shoe. Grab a fun pair for the beach and some that sparkle for Fourth o' July fireworks. Your footsies have never had it so cool.(GL's BEST NEW FASHION TREND)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Go for some glitz Glittery flip-flops are white-hot We love them with a breezy, garden-print dress. Pretty with a creamy pale-pink pedi. How charming Customize your flip-flops with sparkly charms. Be extra summery by strapping on...

Super easy summer beauty: this season is about pops of bold color, shimmery eyes and skin that glows. Here's all you'll need to stay gorgeous in the heat of the summer.(GL's BEST NEW BEAUTY TREND)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Citrus kisses Summer's juiciest shade? Tangerine! This sheer, sunny shade works great for all skin tones. As your self-tanner sets in and the sun goes down, you can intensify the color. Angelic eyes Use your finger to blend...

GL body q&a.(Girls' Life)
June 1, 2007... I have black hair covering my arms, and people always stare at it. Help! We promise no one notices it as much as you do. "You feel you're the only one," says pediatrician Dr. Maida Galvez, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, New York, "but it's...

GL guys q&a.(Girls' Life)
June 1, 2007... I've known this guy my whole life, and I really want to go out with him. Problem is, I'm pretty sure his sister does'nt like me. How can I get him to ignore anything she might say? BILL You really shouldn't have taken that Barbie away from...

De-crush that boy: he's a nice guy and all--he just isn't exactly your cup of cappuccino. So what's a girl to do when the guy she doesn't like that way is determined to be her new BF?(GL GUYS)(boyfriend)
June 1, 2007... You're trying to study for finals, and there he is cheesing from cross the library. You've been honest and told him you're not interested. Yet, he's still all starry-eyed. Here are a few tips on how to get your non-crush to stop crushing on...

GL ask Lucky.(Girls' Life)
June 1, 2007... My older sister tells me everything she does with boys and partying. When I say I don't want to hear it, she claims I'm immature. I should tell on her. But then I'd lose her trust. There's such a thing as TMI. It's nice that your sister...

Beat test stress! Freakin' over finals? Here are five sweet strategies to help you chill--and rock any exam!(GL LIFE)
June 1, 2007... You've worked hard this whole school yeah plowing through homework, raising your hand in class, scoring extra credit Now the exam's coming down, and your buds keep saying you're so gonna ace it. Truth is, you're terrified you're gonna blow this...

Ratatouille.(FliCks)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Would ya rather gobble garbage or dine on fine cuisine? Yeah, Remy the rat agrees with you, too. In fact, in this latest Pixar flick, Remy wants to be a chef. Between his disapproving family and the fact that--shocker--rats aren't exactly...

Martian child.(FliCks)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... After a writer loses his fiancee, he adopts a 6-year-old boy to create a family of his own. Thing is, the boy thinks he's from Mars! As time goes on, a series of strange occurrences leads the new dad to believe his son's claims could be true....

Bindi: The Jungle Girl.(tUbe)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Discovery Kids Channel Bindi, 8, is following the path dad Croc Hunter Steve Irwin paved. The father-daughter duo was filming Bindi prior to his death, and the brave little girl decided the show must go on to teach others the importance of...

Girl, Positive.(tUbe)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Lifetime Rachel is like any other teen--until she discovers she's contracted HIV from the boy-next-door. As gossip overwhelms her, she finds an unlikely ally in a teacher who has secretly been living with AIDS for years. Starring Desperate...

The Derby Stallion.(dvd)(Video recording review)(Brief review)
June 1, 2007... Looking for a Zac attack before HSM2 hits the small screen? The Derby Stallion starring Zac Efron as a boy who must decide whether to pursue baseball or learn to ride Steeplechase and train for the Derby Cup, is clot on DVD June 5.

We Are the Fury: Venus.(jaMs)(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... We Are The Fury will send kinetic chills down the spines of all you chicks who crave classic rock with an '80s twist. The energy-packed ballads have a glamrock edge. So grab a group of your closest pals and a disco ball, and blare gems like...

Kate Voegele: Don't Look Away.(jaMs)(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Compelling vocals and lyrics will have you singing your heart out alongside Kate. On songs like "The Devil in Me," her voice starts out sweet like honey, then picks up a powerful punch. This is an attention-grabbing blend of pop/country.

Way Down Deep.(ReaDs)(Brief article)(Book review)
June 1, 2007... Way Down Deep by Ruth White Farrar, Straus & Giroux, $16 It's summer 1944, and the town of Way Down Deep finds a toddler on its court-house steps. Faster than wildfire, the townsfolk adopt Ruby June. She grows up among the wackiest...

Beauty Shop for Rent.(ReaDs)(Brief article)(Book review)
June 1, 2007... Beauty Shop for Rent by Laura Bowers Harcourt, $17 Raised by her great-grand-mother and her beauty-shop buddies, Abbey resolves to make millions--one haircut at a time. Just when things are going well, her mom returns with a hair-brained...

Waves.(ReaDs)(Brief article)(Book review)
June 1, 2007... Waves by Sharon Dogar Chicken House (Scholastic) $16.99 Going to the family's summer house doesn't seem right with his sister in the hospital. The beach should be paradise for Hal--sunset barbecues, surfing. Instead, he constantly hears her...

Max Thieriot.(GL CUTIE)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... AGE 18 HOMETOWN "Im from Occidental in Northern California, but I'm living in Manhattan Beach in L.A. I'm two blocks from the beach. I have all my surfboards on the walls. It's a little two-bedroom apartment." CLAIM TO FAME Remember him from...

Carly Schroeder.(GL SPOTLIGHT)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... AGE 16 HOMETOWN Valparaiso, Ind. She moved with her family to California when she was 5. WHO SHE IS Carly plays the title role in Gracie, based on the true story of a girl who fought to play competitive soccer with boys, in theaters June 1. And...

Fabulously mysterious Emma Roberts: who is she really? It won't be an easy one to crack, but GL is on the case.
June 1, 2007... it's a tough assignment. We've got four pages to fill and only 15 minutes on the phone with Emma Roberts. With such a tight time frame, we know we'll have to do some fast talking to dig up anything good. But the girl who's so upbeat and chatty...

Karen the editor's page.(Editorial)
June 1, 2007... As anyone at GL will tell you, this page is always the last to get done. Procrastination? Maybe. But it's more like I wait to get the vibe of the whole issue before I decide what to write about. This being summer, I usually pick something light...

Just picked: this summer's dresses have it all. Flirty skirts, pretty necklines and garden-girl prints. Looking cute has never been this easy!(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... WHAT A GEM Jewel-toned dresses shine big-time. Pull your hair into a messy updo, and clip it with pretty floral accesories and headbands. No shrinking violets here! ALL WRAPPED UP! A classic white wrap looks fresh'n fun over a...

Are you the go-to girl? When your bud really needs to pour her heart out, are you all ears--or a little hard of hearing?
June 1, 2007... You pride yourself on being a cool 'n' caring friend--and with good reason. Who put a dent in her piggy bank to buy her BFF those awesome cork wedges for her birthday? You did! Who turned down a date with her crush Friday night 'cause she'd...

22 ways to break the ice: so you want to chat it up with your crush, but you have no clue what to say? Not a prob. GL has 22 surefire ways to kick-start a convo.
June 1, 2007... You find yourself face to face with a bona fide cutie--but despite prime flirting conditions, you're suddenly tongue-twisted. Ugh. Luckily, with a little preparation, you can be ready with a witty opener. Not that brave? It's OK. We have ice...

Oh, brother! Your bro is, without a doubt, the most annoying human being alive, right? And here comes summer, when you're stuck with him, like, from morning to night. Are you doomed to clash 300-style during the entire sweaty season? Nope. GL shows you how to throw down a peace order--once and for all.
June 1, 2007... Icky, creepy, caveboy brothers--ya can't live with 'em, but it's so darn illegal trying to sell 'em on eBay. Yep, your sib is a nightmare. At least you get a break from him during the school year since you're both up to your ears in classes and...

Ok, I'm at camp. Now what? Packing is the easy part. They'll give you a checklist for that. What about all the pesky little things you'll face once you get to summer camp? No, we're not talking about mosquitoes.
June 1, 2007... So you're going to overnight camp. Great! Stoked, right? But--and this is so natural, nature girl--you also have anxiety. Instead of developing a nervous rash, read on.... "Yikes! I have no friends here" Camp is pretty much guaranteed...

Super sweet! 16 things to do before you turn 16!
June 1, 2007... * Ever feel like all you do is wait? To get your license, buy that perfect prom dress, join varsity... A girl could go crazy with anticipation, right? But here's the thing: Your life is now! Instead of getting all antsy about what you can't...

What your toes know! Who knew! All sorts of secret stuff is buried between your toes!
June 1, 2007... Just about everybody's heard of getting your palm read, right? But how about toe reading? That's right, some sag all your experiences are stored in your 10 little piggies. Toe reading is based on a theory that your body keeps track of what's...

Million dollar baby: all-star cheerleader and Oregon high-schooler Meagan W. wasn't born with a silver spoon in her mouth. But the hands of fate certainly put one there on October 19, 2005, when her family won $340 million in the lottery. Here's Meagan's amazing account of how it felt to go from an average middle-class kid to a fabulously wealthy heiress--overnight.
June 1, 2007... It started with the ordinary ring of a phone with extraordinary news. A little after 8:30 p.m., I was in the car coming home from cheerleading practice with my mom and dad. My thoughts were on the last bit of homework I had to get done, what I...

Look gorgeous at the beach! it's that time of year again! But you can skip the try-on trauma because we've found the trendiest suits for everybody. Just add water ...(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Sew right! * Super-hot embroidery draws attention to areas you want to emphasize. * Low-cut bottoms with side ties add curves to boyish shapes. * Ties at the neck and bust give you a perfect fit on top. The beachy bunch *...

Exposed: some of the stuff you've been told about the sun is a little, well, shady. We're here to shed some light on the 10 most common myths you may have heard about spending your days in the rays.
June 1, 2007... If you're like most gals, you have serious summer plans that involve lounging poolside or, better yet, surfside. But being outside can be hazardous to the skin you're in. No, that doesn't mean you have to spend your entire summer under cover....

Little girls lost: this summer, hundreds of thousands of girls will run away from home and become victims of horrific circumstances. Here's what you can do to be sure it doesn't happen to you or someone you know.(SPECIAL REPORT)
June 1, 2007... Before you read this article, me want you to know it relays some harsh realities. There are young girls who, feeling they have no choices, leave home and turn to extreme measures to survive on the streets. We want our readers to know there are...

The stand-in: maybe Kara can't deliver her lines, but she sure can deliver sandwiches.(Short story)
June 1, 2007... "Remember, Kara," Teresa drilled while I laid out the studio's lunch order for my first solo delivery, "don't go nuts over the actors." "I won't." Did she think I didn't have it down? I'd finished my training last week with her daughter...

Maui wow! The sun is always shining in this Hawaiian beach-inspired bedroom. Makes every day an exotic vacation ...(GL MY ROOM)
June 1, 2007... You'd love summer to never go away? Give your crib some year-round sun-kissed bliss. GL turned to designer Lane Oliver, creator of the Digs A Go-Go room makeover DVD (leointeriordesign.com/digs), to turn a boring bedroom into a supersweet...

Bust a moo-ve!(GL FOOD)(ice cream recipes)
June 1, 2007... Ice cream's a treat no matter when you dish it, but on a hot summer day? Even more delish MaggieMoo's kindly share their most depictable dessert recipe with us, and now their passing them along to you you're welcome Raspberry Sorbet...

GL star signs.
June 1, 2007... GEMINI 5/21-6/21 JUNE You're feelin' ultra energized, b-day girl! You're gonna be goin' and goin' and goin', between tons of finals and prepping for the end-of-year bash. Resist the urge to pull an all-nighter. Even the high-energy Twin...

Top this!(GL AND HOW WAS YOUR DAY?)(embarrassing situations)
June 1, 2007... I was at the pool and did a swan dive. When I got to the ladder, a boy from school was laughing. I saw my bikini top floating in the water. I clutched my chest and stayed in the pool. A nice woman got my top and helped me put it back on My...