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    Love the Girls

    By Shannon Rigney Keane on Fri, 12/17/2010 - 16:08

    This essay was written by our very own Maryellen Vanderdeen. Maryellen is 13 years old, and she attended GLI Summer Camp last summer. We are proud of Maryellen for articulating her strong opinions, and for sharing them with all of us! Go, Maryellen!

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    Standing Tall

    By Julia Carlin on Fri, 09/03/2010 - 13:22

    GLI camper and high school freshman Julia Carlin challenges herself to go from pretzeling her limbs to walking with confidence, and lives to tell the tale. This is the first article in a series by Julia about applying leadership tools to real life.

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    Join the Girlcott

    By Shannon Rigney Keane on Fri, 07/02/2010 - 14:16

    One woman takes the leap, and puts her money where her beliefs are.

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    The Politics of Lady Gaga: Sexuality, Power, and Violence

    By Lauren Herold on Wed, 03/31/2010 - 22:53

    Lauren Herold examines Lady Gaga's statements - or lack thereof - about violence.

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    Birthday Reflections on a Bikini Body

    By Stacy Pena on Mon, 11/16/2009 - 12:01

    Today I turn 43. I have the pleasure of celebrating my birthday in Mexico with some of my closest friends. We’re actually gathered here for a birthday that’s not my own, but my friend’s. She’s turning 40. There are 12 women here in Cabo San Lucas, between the ages of 35 and 47. Fun, delightful women of all shapes and sizes. And guess what – we’re all wearing bikinis.

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