Girls' Life articles from October 2000

Girls' Life archives from October 2000

KAREN'S PAGE.(depiction of feminists on 'Charlie's Angels')(Editorial)
October 1, 2000... One of the more bizarre things that happens when you become the editor of a magazine is that you invariably end up on the other side of the tape recorder. Instead of you interviewing people, people start interviewing you. And the last thing any...

Letters.
October 1, 2000... PRESSURE COOKER I can totally relate to "Aaaahh! The Pressure" [A/S '00]. I'm a high school sophomore, and the school pressure is horrible! I have so many classes and so much homework--it takes hours to finish it. Thank you for all the...

Think pink!(advertising National Breast Cancer Awareness Month)
October 1, 2000... Ms. Pac-Man is a can-do kinda gal--she gobbles up pellets, champs fruit and munches ghosts at record-breaking speeds. That's why the National Alliance of Breast Cancer Awareness has proudly picked the little yellow princess to keep you abreast...

Jeepers Peepers!(eyeglasses collected on Halloween are recycled)
October 1, 2000... Soaping windows on Fright Night can be good, clean fun. But this Halloween, why not set your sights on something a tad more charitable? LensCrafters and Lions Clubs are collecting used eyeglasses to recycle for needy people in impoverished...

'Tonney Tunes.('Generation O!' animated television series)
October 1, 2000... Move over, Bart--there's a new 'toon in town. Molly O! stars in the new animated musical series Generation O! on Kids' WB! Fridays at 4:30 p.m. Molly O! swoons and croons as the lead singer of international sensation Generation O! Molly is...

The Free and Easy Sell.(how much personal information teenagers would reveal for marketing surveys)
October 1, 2000... Would you tell a total stranger your dad downs a beer or two on Friday nights? How about spilling secrets on what kind of VISA tab your mom has run up? Most likely, you would never sell out your parents and their personal habits. But, what if a...

Dolphin Training DIVA.(dolphin trainer)
October 1, 2000... Have you always harbored a desire to swim with dolphins while soaking up Florida rays? Then you'd flip to be in Kym Folkemer's, um, flippers. It might sound like a blast but dolphin training isn't just beach balls and dorsal fine--it's hard...

Barbie for... Prez?(pretend presidential election with dolls as candidates)
October 1, 2000... Barbie's trading her platform shoes for a political platform to challenge Bush and Gore: "I will marshal the power of girls to create a world in which we all get along, are kind to animals, have the best schools, and keep our air, water and...

Hang time with the fam.(teenagers want to spend time with their parents)
October 1, 2000... Ever been out to dinner with your family and secretly wished your parents would vanish? At the mall, do you walk 17 steps behind Mom? Cringe when Dad cheers at your soccer game? Depending less on your parents is a totally normal part of growing...

BIKER BABE.(women aged 17-72 to cycle to raise self-esteem awareness)
October 1, 2000... Think you can bike your way to better self esteem? Tessa Manmon 17 thinks so. She's the youngest of 60 women participating in Outward Bound's Girls on the Move a cross country biking expedition to raise awareness about girls lack of self...

Lights, Camera, Action.(National Children's Film Festival, Chicago International Children's Film Festival, and Bolt Indies Film Festival are for kids and teens)
October 1, 2000... Think only Steven Spielberg and George Lucas can turn out award-winning flicks? No way! Film festivals for kid and teens, like the, National Children's Film Festival, Chicago International Children's Film Festival, and Bolt Indies Film...

Political Pride.(politically-active teens)
October 1, 2000... Fired up about gun control? Want to win the war against drugs and alcohol? Seventy-three percent of students ages 13 to 15 believe they have the power to make a political difference. In a survey sponsored by Lutheran Brotherhood, 502 teens...

Be a Ski Mogul.
October 1, 2000... No bunny slopes and tow ropes for this gal. Michelle Roark shreds powder and flies through bump runs at blinding speeds. A true competitor and fearless athlete, Michelle was No. 1 in the world for mogul skiing last year. Not bad for a girl who...

Tooth Decor.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... "Excuse me--is that a spinach on your tooth?" "Why no," you reply "It's Twinkles dental jewelry by Extreme Dental Ornaments!" Faster than you can say "Ewwy," this bad fad from Europe has crossed the Atlantic. Twinkles are 24K gold and come in...

HELP!(Questions and Answers)
October 1, 2000... Dear Carol, All my friends are concerned about their weight, and they are on diets and even lifting weights. The thing is, they are not fat. Should I lift weights and diet like my friends? I think I look OK. Confused Dear...

Oh, boy!(friends who are boys)
October 1, 2000... Reap the benefits and, realize the risks when your BFF is a boy! HE'S YOUR SOULMATE. You're bored, sad or lonely, so you give him a call. He paints an instant smile on you. Not your boyfriend. Your boy...friend. GIVE A GUY A CHANCE....

Test pattern!(mixing colorful print clothing)
October 1, 2000... This fall, there's no need to adjust your set. How can I mix the latest colorful prints? When you wanna get funky with prints, the trick is to stay within the same color family. Plus, balance scale with color, wearing large prints in...

Rainbow beauty.(cosmetics for African-Americans)
October 1, 2000... Does anyone carry makeup just for African-Americans? More and more companies are cluing in to the fact that girls come in more colors than Ivory, Natural and Medium. Revlon, Tommy Hilfiger and MAC offer great color choices. But there are...

Defeat de feet odor.
October 1, 2000... Time to get rid of the toe cheese, Cochise. Are your stinky pinkies pretty doggone bad? Blame it on a yucky mix of sweat and gross bacteria. But relax--there are solutions. My feet stink, no matter what shoes I wear. Help! Smells...

Bridging the gap.(identifying flirtation)
October 1, 2000... Troubled waters in your sea of love, mate? This guy in my class constantly flirts with girls. He puts his arm around them or holds their hands while he tells them jokes. When he was like that with me, I thought he liked me. Then, I realized...

Country roads.(country musicians)
October 1, 2000... Looking for some tunes to turn at that barn party on page 78? No, 'Nsync and Sisqo won't cut it. Kick on your boots and two-step it. Billy Gilman, One Voice Little Billy, 12, is a big man in the country music circuit. "One Voice"...

Toon time!
October 1, 2000... Don't miss the action. It's a big-screen cartoon kaboom! 102 DALMATIANS Your favorite Disney canines are back in this must-see sequel to their 1996 hit 101 Dalmatians. Evil Cruella De Vile has been released from jail, and she's out on...

Out of this world.(Review)
October 1, 2000... Supernatural tales sure to have you sleeping with the lights on Nightmare Hour by R.L. Stine HarperCollins, $9.95 Pumpkins, werewolves, witches... nothing new, but you've never read anything like this. Munch some alien candy,...

Real Lives. Real Girls. Real Winners.
October 1, 2000... Congratulations to the winners of our "Be the Next Little House Girl" writing contest! Mary Lynn Driscoll Age 12, from Lancaster ,WI "A Cold Day On the Big Hill" In the little town of Lancaster, Wisconsin, there lived a little...

Techno party.(planning a party with a computer)
October 1, 2000... Give your next bash some high-tech flair--with your computer! Beating your brain for brilliant party ideas? Tap into your computer to bring out the creative party planner in you. Throw some soirees packed with punch! THEMES ...

HANGIN' WITH Way Lindsay's.
October 1, 2000... GL: Are you like city Caitlin or country Caitlin? LF: I think Caitlin is the same wherever she is, but I'm definitely a little bit of both. I have that edge the city version of Caitlin has, but definitely not as extreme as she does, It all...

FRIENDS TO THE END?
October 1, 2000... You and your BFF always intended to travel the highway of life together. But every friendship hits bumps in the road. Here's how to keep on track. "I was best friends with this girl Sara, but I hate her now," says Patti, 14, explaining how...

GO FOR GUTSY.
October 1, 2000... BANISH THOSE BUTTERFLIES AND GO FOR WHAT YOU WANT--WITHOUT GOING OVER THE TOP Spunk is important to have in life. You've got to have guts to achieve happiness and success. And guess what--you already have what it takes. "Hey, wait a...

CHARLIE'S ANGELS WHICH ANGEL ARE YOU?
October 1, 2000... By now, almost everyone knows about Charlie's Angels--one of the hottest upcoming chix flix this fall. But what we bet you didn't know is when Drew Barrymore was still in diapers, Charlie's Angels was a TV show that was as campy as it was...

NO FAIR!(sibling birth order concerns)
October 1, 2000... Bursting the birth order blahs Ever think your brother or sister gets all the breaks? I mean, your older sib has a bigger bedroom, stays up later and gets to do all the cool stuff first. Your baby brother's nickname is The Prince because...

SERIOUSLY SAD.
October 1, 2000... There's nothing wrong with feeling hummed out from time to time. Everyone does. It's natural part of being human, especially when you're pushing into your teen years. But how can you tell if you're just down in the dumps or truly livin' a world...

Chill! Create your own spa.
October 1, 2000... So you don't have a pocketful of cash to blow on a week on a fancy spa? Why not create a mini spa in your bathroom? We show you how. There is a reason the word spa rhymes with "aah." Spas are places people go to totally relax, focus on...

DOWN ON THE FARM.
October 1, 2000... Colored leaves blanket your backyard and there's a crispness to the air. Why not cook up some festive fall food and party down country style? Yee-haw! CORNY INVITES Save dough and make your pals personal paper pumpkin and corn...

Mountain mama.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Surf season is over, and you can't wait for snow? Hop on a different kinda board, and shred a bare mountain. Mountain boarding is quickly mounting as the hottest new, urn, shall we say... board game? Haven't heard of mountain boarding?...

Mag maven.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Ashley Peterson, 17, subscribes to a philanthropic philosophy. Instead of lulling at the galleria or taking in Lakers games, Ashley Peterson spends her free time spreading compassion for the homeless. It started when she volunteered at...

Tall tale.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... When your boyfriend is the ant to your biscuit It's my mother's fault: "Drink your milk; it's good for your bones. Eat your carrots; they're good for your eyes. Eat your broccoli; it will make you grow." Great! Now I'm a perfectly healthy,...

Fly girl!
October 1, 2000... Oops! Caught with her zipper down. My BFF and I were in the school bathroom. I was into our conversation and forgot to button my jeans. I came out of the bathroom talking, and everyone stared. I realized they were looking at my flowered...