New Moon articles from September 2004

New Moon archives from September 2004

Girl talk.(Editorial)
September 1, 2004... Hey, chicas! When we picked the theme for this issue, we weren't really sure where we wanted it to go--we just thought the name was awesome! This issue inspires us to use our strengths and work on our weaknesses. All girls have a lot of...

Dear Luna.(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2004... Dear Luna, I love New Moon! I wish every girl in the world had the chance to read it. "Dear Luna" is a great place for girls to share their opinions, so I have a few things to say: Erin wrote in "How Aggravating!" about wanting to...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
September 1, 2004... In the May/June issue, we had a photograph that we said was of Beautiful Girl Racy Tucker and her dad, Jeff. It was actually her brother in the picture, not her dad. Sorry Racy and Jeff!

Girls unlimited.(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2004... When the Girls Editorial Board brainstormed ideas for this issue, we wondered, "What would we do if we had no limits? What if we had all the time, power, and money we needed?" We came up with lots of ideas--from being world leaders to going on...

Married at 15.(Senegal)
September 1, 2004... MY NAME IS AYSATA, AND I'M 15 YEARS OLD. In January 2003, I got married and stopped going to school. Before my marriage, I went to school for seven years. I studied math, science, history, geography, and health. I liked math the best...

Considering customs.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Size: 196,840 sq. km. or 76,000 sq. miles about the size of South Dakota. Population: 10.28 million. Religion: About 95% Muslim, 4% Christian, and 1% native religions. Language: French is the official language. Other languages are...

How aggravating!(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2004... I recently heard a rude song on the radio. It said, "Girls don't like boys; girls like cars and money. Boys will laugh at girls when they're not funny.... The girls with the bodies like boys with Ferraris." I don't think that gives a true idea...

Howling at the moon.(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2004... At school, we have a wrestling team. A lot of girls wanted to join it, but it was just for boys. Some girls wrote a letter to the principal about it. He decided to let girls join. Girls should speak up about what they want--they might get it!...

Raging grannies.(Women's Work)(Raging Granny)(Interview)
September 1, 2004... A woman doesn't always lose energy when she gets older. When she joins the Raging Granny group, she makes trouble and fights for what's right! The GEB's Amanda interviewed Raging Granny Helen Riley of Toronto. New Moon: What do Raging...

A jerk, a journal, and a journey.(Fiction)(Short Story)
September 1, 2004... It's funny about journeys. Some start with popping corks, kisses, and streamer-throwing crowds. Others launch more subtly, like an undertow. It's easy to ignore their pull until you're far out to sea. My journey began with a ribbon-filled rite...

Luna's Art Gallery: welcome to Luna's Art Gallery! We're proud to present the work of two fabulous artists!
September 1, 2004... If you'd like to have your artwork (a drawing, painting, photo, collage, or anything else) featured in New Moon, send it to Luna's Art Gallery, New Moon, 34 E. Superior St. #200, Duluth, MN 55802. We can only print art that is black and white...

Got stress?
September 1, 2004... Were you ever tempted to stay home sick on the day you had to read your report aloud in class? Have you been caught between two friends or felt like you had to do something you really didn't want to do? Have you ever struggled with a...

Designing women.
September 1, 2004... Have you ever heard someone say "man-made and wondered why no one ever says "woman-made"? I have! Even though women only account for about 10 percent of all architects, their designs are amazing. Here are three beautiful creations designed by...

A different kind of chocolate lab: what do science and eating lots of chocolate have in common? Everything! That is, if you're inventing chocolate that won't melt when soldiers carry it through the desert.
September 1, 2004... We've always been interested in science. But last year, our interest was sparked even more when we entered our investigation of the lack of calcium in our diets into a national science competition. When we spoke to a dietician in our local...

We can do it!(Herstory)(poster "Rosie the Riveter" history)
September 1, 2004... Only 65 years ago, most Americans expected women to stay at home, clean the house, and tend the children. They were supposed to wear skirts and sew. And heaven forbid they should act unfeminine! Things are different now. World War II caused...

The hammer of justice.(civil rights movement of blacks in 1960's)
September 1, 2004... The song, "If I Had A Hammer" became a theme song of the 1960s--a rip roarin', parent-shocking, revolutionary period that rewrote the course of U.S. history. The lyrics encouraged people to hammer out justice, ring the bell of freedom, and sing...

TV teen: I'm 16 years old, and I have total control over a teen television program. I host, direct, and produce it. I supervise my crew and have the final say on what we air.(Girls Act Out)
September 1, 2004... This all started when the director of our public access station called me one night. She'd seen me in plays and volunteering in the community. She asked if I'd like to create a TV program for local teens. You never know who's watching you! ...

Spanning the books.(Science Side Effects)
September 1, 2004... This bookshelf is simple to make. I built mine out of pine because it's easy to work with and you can stain or paint it your favorite color. With your material list in hand, to go with an adult to the local building center to pick up your...

National homeschool month.(Calendar)
September 1, 2004... September National Homescholl Month sunday monday tuesday Be Late for Jane Addams, 1931 Queen Elizabeth I of Something Day Nobel Peace Prize England born, 1533. ...

Women's small business month.(Calendar)
September 1, 2004... October Women's Small Business Month sunday monday tuesday Yvonne Braithwaite Burke, first African ...

Voice Box: welcome to Voice Box, where girls express their opinions about hot topics. This time, we want you to think about clothes that have anti-boy messages.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... There's a new line of clothes for girls made by a company called David and Goliath. The clothes have cartoon drawings of scared boys on them with sayings like: "Boys are stupid, throw rocks at them" or "Boys are smelly." Some people think...

Ask a girl.(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2004... Ask a Girl is an advice column for you and by you. We help each other and take our problems seriously. Here's how it works: we publish letters that ask for help and advice. In later issues, we publish your replies--advice or personal...

My Hammer.(Poetry)(Poem)
September 1, 2004... MY HAMMER My hammer can Pull out the racism, the sexism My hammer can Pound in real beauty, Real friends My hammer can Pull out all cruelty, All unfairness My hammer can Pound in...

Children of the Sun.(Poetry)(Poem)
September 1, 2004... CHILDREN OF THE SUN Hands shaking She knits the sorrow away Slowly her dark blanket becomes a pale yellow Then a shining ball glistens Making a sea of sun The old woman ties off her last stitch Up rises sun...

Draw Luna: Luna is the spirit of New Moon. What do you think she looks like?
September 1, 2004... Every girl's idea is different, and that's the way we like it! Let your imagination run wild, and send us a drawing in dark pencil or ink on white, unlined paper of what Luna looks like to you. Make sure your drawing is your own original idea...

Labor of love.(Girls on the Go)
September 1, 2004... Can you imagine working 16-hour days instead of going to school? In India, some children sit on hard floors weaving carpets all day; in Haiti, they work as house servants; and in Albania, they work as prostitutes. Hundreds of countries use...

Cat tails.(Comic)(Short Story)
September 1, 2004... How's the salad, Tsivy? Well, it is cafeteria food, so... SPLAT!! WHO DID THAT? FOOD FIGHT! Ha ha! It's ok, Tsivy... Grrrrr... If I had a hammer... Huh? What do you mean? There are so many...

Election day.
September 1, 2004... On November 2, the U.S. elects its president. Here are girls' opinions on the race. The best person for president is Carol Mosley Braun, a smart, strong, opinionated woman who is no longer in the race. So I support John Kerry. George W....

If I had a hammer ...(Editorial)
September 1, 2004... Newbery Medal-winning author Sharon Creech usually centers her stories on life, love, and relationships between friends and families. That's because she knows the importance of building strong connections with others. Sharon says,...

Walk Two Moons.(Check It Out)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
September 1, 2004... WALK TWO MOONS by Sharon Creech Walk Two Moons is an extraordinary book for all ages. Thirteen-year-old Salamanca (AKA Sal) and her grandparents, Gram and Gramps, are on a mission to find Sal's missing mom and bring her back home. Another...

In the wild.
September 1, 2004... OH, POPPY! YOO HOO MAY I BORROW YOUR HAMMER? SURE! THAT'S A LITTLE BETTER. UM-HMM...

The last word.(Barbara Bush)(Brief Article)(Biography)
September 1, 2004... "You don't just luck into things as much as you'd like to think you do. You build step by step, whether it's friendships or opportunities." Barbara Bush, quoted in Running Mates: The Making of a First Lady by Ann Grimes (William Morrow,...