Girls' Life articles from October 2004

Girls' Life archives from October 2004

This is Raven.(Behind The Scene)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... It's not So nice, but when you're waiting for a celebrity to show up for a photo shoot you spend a lot of time wondering if she's going to be not-as-cute or way-cuter-in-person. Then she walks m, and it's always something other than looks...

Find your perfect pen pal!(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Ever wish you had faraway friends? Girls who could let you know what's up in Wisconsin? A bud who knows the trends in Tuscaloosa? Or maybe just someone you can tell your innermost secrets--without the chance of your entire school finding out?...

Karen the editor's page.(learning to fly)(Editorial)
October 1, 2004... Growing up, I was psyched to have any excuse to spend time with my dad. I didn't get to see him often (my parents are divorced), so Dullsville errands like picking up his dry-cleaning became precious chances to hang out. While I'd have been...

Ahead of the class.(We've Got Mail!)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2004... Thank you for "What I Wish Someone Had Told Me About High School" in the A/S '04 issue. Having no older siblings to look up to for advice, this article really helped by giving me more confidence going into my freshman year. --A reader

Locker stash.(We've Got Mail!)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2004... Thanks for "Load Up Your Locker" [GL Fun, A/S '04]. I've already started making a locker kit. It will help me so much! Last year, I spilled my drink on my shirt but had nothing else to wear. I had to wear a wet, disgusting shirt all day. Now,...

Crackin' the dress code.(We've Got Mail!)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2004... I was really into "The First Day of School, I Want to Look... " [A/S '04]. I really liked the styles. However, I go to a private school, and we have to wear shorts and skirts to the knee, collared shirts, and no cargo pants or jeans. Next time,...

Glad scientist.(We've Got Mail!)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2004... I was excited to see Sara Rose Lambert in "Cool Girl" [Short Stuff, A/S '04]. It's awesome that you featured her and her winning project at ISEF (that's the International Science and Engineering Fair!). I, too, was lucky enough to go and, even...

Girl meets curl.(We've Got Mail!)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2004... Thank you for "Love Your Hair. Really!" [A/S '04]. My hair is naturally curly, and I totally hated it! I would've done anything to make it straight. Thanks to you, I found out my fine hair looks great at my length and, if I wash and style it a...

Go figure.(We've Got Mail!)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2004... I really appreciated the A/S '04 article "The Perfect Girl." Sometimes, the one person you think is the perfect student, athlete and daughter actually thinks of herself as less than perfect. I had the same problem a year ago when I was a...

Oh, boy.(We've Got Mail!)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2004... When I saw "The Perfect Guy for You" [A/S '04], I'd just had it. I've been getting your magazine for more than a year, and it's been driving me crazy. All the time, you put in quizzes or advice on recovering over boyfriends or "who's right for...

Tiny imperfections.(We've Got Mail!)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2004... I was wondering if you knew, but... on the cover of your 10th-anniversary issue, you spelled "perfect" wrong. Oooooops! I just wanted to let you know. --Nicole Would ya believe we misspelled it on purpose to drive home the point that...

Reader letter of the month!(We've Got Mail!)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2004... Thank you so much for printing the TOKYOPOP ads and adding the Manga Mania Shojo book to the GL Fun section [A/S '04]. My major hobby is drawing manga, and I sometimes feel awkward talking to people about my talent. Since you put up those ads,...

You go, girl ... go!(Short Stuff)(Women Sports Foundation GoGirlGo! program)
October 1, 2004... Walking around the mall checking out cute boys oughta be considered a Sport, but there are lots more options out there for getting active. That's why the Women Sports Foundation has launched its GoGirlGo! program. The goal? To get 1 million...

This gets our vote!(Giveaway!)
October 1, 2004... Ok, so maybe legislators have put the kibosh on kids' right to vote (for now, anyway), but you can still get into the political spirit! The Smart Women Election Kit is a handy little packet that includes a magnet, notebook, pencil, non-partisan...

Cosmetically challenged.(Short Stuff)(chemistry of cosmetics)
October 1, 2004... Some serious science goes into creating cosmetics. This in mind, Jennifer Rose, a science teacher at Olson Middle School in Minneapolis, created an awesome way to teach chem, called Make-Up Your Mind. Students use analyzation methods to uncover...

Teen tech: yip-e!(Short Stuff)(hip-e node)
October 1, 2004... your iMac is cute... but can it compare to the hip-e node, the first computer designed for and by teens? When Digital Lifestyle Group's CEO got his 16-year-old son Cameron and seven of his buddies to draw up designs for their ideal comps, they...

Watcha wannado?(Short Stuff)(Wannado City)
October 1, 2004... Still up in the air about what you want to do for a living when you get order? Take a trip to Wannado City, an indoor role-playing theme park at Sunrise Miffs Mall in Ft, Lauderdale, Fla. where you can explore your future employment options....

Tiny dancer.(Cool Girl)(Lindsay Taylor)
October 1, 2004... Fifteen-year-old Lindsay Taylor has moves! She's been dancing since she was 8 and, by age 10, was creating her own choreography. So does she go out to the hottest parties on Friday nights to show off her killer dance steps? No! Instead, she...

One enchanted evening.(Short Stuff)(Adopt-A-Minefield)
October 1, 2004... Adopt-A-Minefield? Might sound weird but, to the people who inhabit countries littered with deadly leftover landmines, it's a real lifesaver. So Adopt-A-Minefield (created by the United Nations Association of the USA) is inviting you to dinner....

Iraq 'n' roll.(Short Stuff)(donating CDs to soldiers)
October 1, 2004... Got a slack CDs you don't listen to anymore? Instead of trading them in, why not donate them to the U.S. soldiers in Iraq? Just ship them off to Shauna Fleming, 15, and she'll take care of the rest, Shauna started A Million Thanks, a national...

Oh, say, can you sing it properly?(Short Stuff)(The Star-Spangled Banner)
October 1, 2004... Most girls are probably too young to remember Roseanne Barr's 1990 spit-and-grab version of "The Star-Spangled Banner," but Rosie is not the only one who has ad-libbed to the national anthem. Aerosmith, Marvin Gaye, Jimi Henddx and others have...

Ya gotta pay to play? No way!(Boo! Hiss!)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... What's a school with no sports? No chess club? For kids at Fairfield High School in Ohio, school activities have been a source of frustration and debate since last March, when school officials announced that all extra-curriculars would be...

Dear Carol.
October 1, 2004... Dear Carol, I think I'm cursed. I always get in trouble with teachers and, half the time, it's other kids' fault. Cursed Dear Cursed, I don't believe in curses. Other kids aren't in charge of your behavior--you are. The...

Copycat blues: is a bud pirating all your answers? Sneak a peek at this....(friends)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... You studied all week for your Civil War test, while your friend spent her study time coming up with clever text messages for her curie... and now she's glancing at your answers. Last week, she asked to copy your social studies homework and you...

She's an animal!(BFF Giveaway)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... All about lovin' animals? You'll flip for the All My Best Friends are Animals phone/ address book. Each letter of the alphabet is represented by a furry friend--Apes, Beam, Cats and so on. It's got tons of space to fill in info for your whole...

Pet project.(BFF Giveaway)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Who says man is dog's best friend? We say gift is dog's BFF! Especially Sarah Nittinger, 12, who works doggone hard to find homes for the hundreds of animals that wind up lost, abandoned or mistreated near her home in Troy, Pa. Sarah founded...

BFF dilemma of the month.(BFF Giveaway)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... My friends make fun of me because I still want to go trick-or-treating on Halloween. Should I go anyway? It's no fun to dress up and go for candy all by myself, and I want my buds to come with me. What should I do? Say, "Won't it be...

Kick the cliques! This school year, why not be that supercool chick who has friends in every single crew?(friends)
October 1, 2004... Imagine how boring life would be if you had to stick to the same stuff day in, day out. Like, you were outlawed from ordering any flavor of ice cream other than vanilla. Or you had to listen to the same tune oil your iPod for infinity. What a...

Pin me.(Fashion: look of the moment)
October 1, 2004... Brooches are big news! Stick them on a simple sweater, the edge of a dress or jacket, a loop on your jeans, even your purse. Stephan & Co. alltherageonline.com $16 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Stephan & Co. ...

Beauty candy.(Beauty: look of the moment)
October 1, 2004... Dying for your just dessert? Feed the need with these sweet-smelling incredible inedibles. What a treat! Philosophy Strawberry Milkshake Shampoo/ Conditioner/ Body Wash, philosophy.com $16 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lush Creamy...

Achy-breaky: I am getting headaches almost every day. I take ibuprofen, but it seems like they get worse. Why?(Body: Q&A)
October 1, 2004... Believe it or not, some medicines for headaches can actually cause them. This is called rebound headache, and it's common. Over-the-counter meds, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil), help in the short term, explains Dr. Mark...

Do I really need to drink eight glasses of water a day?(Fact or Fiction?)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... FICTION. Well kind of. Eight glasses are recommended by the American Dietetic Organization, but there haven't been studies or anything, The best way to figure out if you're drinking enough water is to look at your urine. It should be a very...

The goodbye guys: now that I have a BF, none of my guy friends wants to hang out with me anymore. Please help me figure out what is going on, and how to fix it.(Guys: Q&A)
October 1, 2004... BILL Don'tcha think some of your guy friends might feel a little rejected since you picked one out of the pile, and it wasn't one of them? Give guys credit for being (slightly) sensitive. Let the other guys know that you like your BF but you...

'It's not me, it's you': is breaking up really all that hard to do? Not after you read this.(guys)
October 1, 2004... Fall--time for haunted houses, football games and, ooh, hay rides. You should be totally psyched for pumpkin season because, for once, you have a pumpkin of your own to enjoy the fun with. But, lately, every time you and your BF are kickin" it,...

Body doubles.(Life: ask Lucky by Laura Sandler, 18)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2004... My friend copies everything I do! I was flattered at first, but now I'm creeped out. She wears the same makeup, clothes, hair style, and even has the same crush! How do I tell her enough is enough? Feeling like you're starring in a...

Help! My teacher is totally evil.(life)
October 1, 2004... What do you do when you can't stomach the person yakking in front of the blackboard? Read on for GL's survival tips.... You crossed your fingers and held your breath. You even wore your lucky purple socks on orientation day. No dice. You...

Last-minute masquerade.(Make it!)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... You're going trick-or-treating, so how do you create a unique costume without blowing all your mall money? We have some fantastic ideas that are quick, easy and inexpensive. Break out your scissors and glue, and get in disguise. A BAG OF...

... Leave everyone in stitches.(Why not?)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Embroidery. It's gotten a bad rep as being the old-lady hobby. This form of artsy stitching has been spicing up pillowcases and toaster covers for decades. And, now, here to save the face of embroidery is the Stitch-It Kit, an all-in-one packet...

Become an oracle.(Be the first on your block to ...)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... The oracle. Makes you think of The Matrix, bending spoons with your mind and stuff. The Teen Oracle, on the other hand, is an awesome Way to predict answers to those burning questions: "Does he know I exist?" or "Will I pass the big algebra...

Lacuna Coil: Comalies.(Jams)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Lacuna Coil Comalies Calling all metal girls! Kinda dark, heavily guitar-driven and laden with beautiful female vocals, Lacuna Coil is for fans of Evanescence who yearn for something a tad more extreme. Comalies is a double-CD set--one...

Anadivine: Zoo.(Jams)(Sound Recording Review)
October 1, 2004... Anadivine Zoo If you were able to catch this band playing the Warped Tour, you already know about Anadivine's ultra-catchy hooks, thoughtful (and sorta sad) lyrics and stunning good looks. Think The GetUp Kids, Coheed end Cambria, Texas is...

Van Helsing's Curse: Oculus Infernum: A Halloween tale.(Jams)(Sound Recording Review)
October 1, 2004... VAN HELSING'S CURSE Oculus Infernum: A Halloween Tale Looking for a creepy sound to set the mood for your Halloween party? This is not your typical "haunted house sound effects" CD. The band, headed by Twisted Sister's Dee Snider (you know...

Degrassi: The Next Generation.(Tube)(Television Program Review)
October 1, 2004... DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION Early-on Degrassi shows have been lighter and slightly Saved-by-the-Bell off-beat, but the new episodes deal with heavy, very real issues, such as date rape. Check out this season's hour-long premiere on The...

Godzilla: Save the Earth.(Bytes)(Product/Service Evaluation)
October 1, 2004... GODZILLA: SAVE THE EARTH Find your inner monster! In Atari's Godzilla: Save the Earth for PS2 and Xbox, you are Godzilla against the aliens. You'll go head to head with UFOs, military weapons and classic Godzilla movie creatures in San...

Gothic! Ten Original Dark Tales.(Reads)(Brief Article)(Young Adult Review)(Book Review)
October 1, 2004... Gothic! Ten Original Dark Tales edited by Deborah Noyes Candlewick, $15.99 Nothing thrills like a good ghost story, and here you get 10 tales of the unknown, some about actual places and things people believe really happened. Witches,...

The Haunting of Alaizabel Cray.(Reads)(Brief Article)(Young Adult Review)(Book Review)
October 1, 2004... The Haunting of Alaizabel Cray by Chris Wooding Orchard, $16.95 On the foggy streets of London, 17-year-old Thaniel hunts wychkin--sort of a vampire-werewolf combo. During one hunt, he finds Alaizabel, beautiful but disturbed... and...

Gifts.(Reads)(Brief Article)(Young Adult Review)(Book Review)
October 1, 2004... Gifts by Ursula K. Le Guin Harcourt, $17 Gry can call animals to the hunt, and Orrec has the ability to "unmake" life with a glance. But Gry doesn't want to betray the animals' trust, and Orrec blinds himself rather than risk accidentally...

Raise Your Voice.(Flicks)(Movie Review)
October 1, 2004... Hils is back as Terri Fletcher, an aspiring singer from a small town who goes against Dad's wishes when she heads to L.A. to attend a performing arts academy. A little overwhelmed at first, Terri finds a great set of friends, works with an...

First Daughter.(Flicks)(Movie Review)
October 1, 2004... OK, so she's the president's daughter, but the only thing she wants is some privacy. Samantha Mackenzie (Katie Holmes) is a college freshman who just wants to enjoy the college experience: dorm life, boys and being away from the 'rents. But how...

Devon Werkheiser.(Cutie)(Interview)
October 1, 2004... AGE 13 HOMETOWN "I live in Atlanta and go to public school there; but we rent an apartment in L.A. when I'm working. It's just me and my mom. My dad and sister come out every other weekend because my dad has a job and my sister has school." HIS...

Lauren C. Mayhew.(Spotlight)(Interview)
October 1, 2004... AGE 19 HOMETOWN Tampa, Fla. HER CLAIM TO FAME Catch Lauren in the upcoming flick Raise Your Voice opposite Hilary Duff. "I'm her nemesis throughout the movie. I'm downright evil." In real life, she and Hils are pals. "She's sweet. We get along...

Raven is so like that! The hottest teen show and a new CD in stores ... that's what it's like to be Raven. She's so cool.(Raven-Symone)(Interview)(Cover Story)
October 1, 2004... there are excellent reasons Raven-Symone is an attack of cuteness. It starts with a two-mile smile that's totally genuine. Then there's her big, bold laugh as she throws her head back and juts her arms up and out in front of her like she's...

Knit hits: fall's fresh crop of new knits are fun and funky--nothing like that sweater your grandma made for you last year.
October 1, 2004... PONCHO PATROL Ponchos and skirts look great together. Pair a shorter poncho with a skinny mini, and save longer ones for fitted jeans. Cozy up to chunky wrist and leg warmers to keep legs and arms warm and stylin'. Turtleneck poncho, $70,...

Is your best guy friend crushing on you? Do those longing looks from across the biology lab mean he's dreaming about kissing class goodbye or kissing you hello?
October 1, 2004... From the day you ditched your training wheels to the time your braces came off, your best guy pal has been there. He hangs by your locker to meet you between classes and, after school, he always comes by your house for a few rounds of Tony Hawk...

Flirtology: the secrets to releasing your inner flirt.
October 1, 2004... not all of us are natural-born flirts. But the good news is that every girl has an inner flirt just battling to get out. And despite what you might think, your ability to flirt has nothing to do with how pretty or clever you are. But it has...

Wasted lives: the truth about teen girls and drinking: girls are proving they're equal to boys in oh-so-many ways. But does that have to include how much they drink? Sadly, girls are now drinking as much--or more--than boys. While "partying" can mean just hangin' with your crew, it often means drinking. Here are some sobering stats--and stories--about teens and alcohol.(Special Report)
October 1, 2004... When Rochelle L. was 13, she'd never felt so much pressure on her--pressure to keep a straight-A average, pressure to look cool, pressure to fit in. "I wasn't doing well socially and didn't have many friends. But I was really pressured...

GL rocks the vote! In August, GL editors asked 800 girls whom they would elect as president of the United States if given the chance. We also asked for their opinions on some Important issues. This is how girls across America would decide this election ... and how they truly feel about the challenges facing our country.(Read This As If Your Future Depends On It)
October 1, 2004... Right now, your future is being decided. We aren't talking about whether or not your big teacher is giving you an A on that lab project or if your parents are letting you go to this weekend's senior party. We're talking about the election of...

Dream on: think your mind's just spinnin' its wheels when you snooze? Think again!(dream interpretation)
October 1, 2004... Everybody dreams every night--whether or not ya always remember it the next day is another story. But those mini-movies your mind creates while you sleep are way more than your own private Nick at Nite (even if, when you dream, your little bro...

10 fast skin fixes: get the gorgeous, glowing skin you want!
October 1, 2004... Hey, you! Want clear, glowing, gorgeous skin? We thought so. That's why GL teamed with skin care experts Renee Rouleau, of the Renee Rouleau Skin Spa, and Annet King, educator at The International Dermal Institute, for a crash course in the...

Get long hair fast! Sure, short is sassy and bobs are beautiful. But if long, lush locks are what you crave, we nave your step-by-step strategy: yes! You can make your hair grow faster!
October 1, 2004... Let's be honest: Almost every girl has dreamed about having past-the-shoulder Barbie-length hair. Is long hair the most practical? Not exactly. Is long fun and flirty? You bet! Here's how to tap the Rapunzel in you! (Step 1) Cut your hair....

Energize your life! How to rev up your mind and body: learn tips and tricks for all-day energy.
October 1, 2004... Funny how, during the summer, you were ready to rock 'all day long. But now that school's started, you wake up dog-tired and drag all morning. Come afternoon, you can barely keep your eyelids propped open in English. By soccer practice, your...

GL' super fun mess-busters!(Your Room)(fun ways to clean a room)
October 1, 2004... Allergic to cleaning your room? Who isn't. Sure, you'd love to be out having fun but, if you haven't seen your floor in months, it's time to clean up your act. You can actually, gasp, even have fun doing it! Here are some fun ways to wake up...

The freshman fiasco: three friends. One brother. Major crisis.(Fiction)
October 1, 2004... Jill 6 p.m. Something weird's been going on with my two best friends for the past month, and it's getting out of control. I don't care what happens; I can't stand it anymore. Tonight's the night I'm finally going to figure it out. ...

Smackers[R] sports spotlight: Kara Heuer.(Smacker Lip Gloss)
October 1, 2004... Smackers salutes Track star and Soccer player Kara Heuer. Her Smackers fave? Lip Smacker Lip Gloss in Watermelon. "I love sports because you get exercise and you have fun. They help you get along with others." Smackers [heart]'s girls...

Scorpio 10/24-11/22.(Star Signs)(horoscopes)
October 1, 2004... Scorpio 10/24-11/22 OCTOBER Checkin' out all the off-the-hook parties? That's totally cool, if you can squeeze 'em into your schedule. Steer clear of the drippy nachos 'n' cheese, and go for the veggie tray instead. Your health depends on...

Soccer showdown.(And How Was Your Day?)(embarrassing moments)
October 1, 2004... I was goalie during a game of soccer in gym class. I was goofing off, kicking my leg up into the net, letting it get caught and pulling it out again. The ball was coming my way, so I tried to quickly pull my foot from the net--but it wouldn't...

Dirty joke.(Celeb Moment)
October 1, 2004... My friend and I walked past a really dirty black SUV in a shopping center parking lot. I always joke about those dirty cars and the things that are written on them, so my friend dared me to write something. I always respect a reasonable dare....