February 2012 Issue 6
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February 1, 2012 Nobody feels like dancing. Minna , Dylan , Naomi , Katherine , Ruby B. February 8, 2012 Breakups, breakthroughs, and breakdowns. And: babies having babies! Minna , Dylan , Naomi , Katherine , Ruby B. February 15, 2012 Going out, staying in, and crushing so hard. Plus: Ruby's secret obsession revealed! Minna , Dylan , Naomi , Katherine , Ruby B. February 22, 2012 A lot going on in the lives of our teen cabal this week. Minna , Dylan , Naomi , Katherine , Ruby B. February 29, 2012 An emotional roller coaster! Minna , Dylan , Naomi , Katherine , Ruby B. Valentines From Feminist Ryan Gosling RG's face complemented by feminist theory is the best way to express your love for a significant other this Valentine's Day. danielle John Waters Loves Justin Bieber Hazel got to visit John Waters, you guys. Later this month we'll have a full interview with the Pope of Trash. In the meantime, here's a gallery of some of his favorite works of art, books, and places in his super cool Baltimore home. You will want to go to there. Hazel Valentine's Candy Roundup What to buy for your honey or yourself, and what to throw in the garbage if someone gives it to you. P.S. Anaheed was in Australia last month, which is why her picks are so weird. Tavi , Amy Rose , Anaheed , Sonja , Jamie , Kristen Richardson , Julie Klausner , Susannah Felts , Ira Glass , Kevin Townley , Anna The Five Stages of Fandom Grief I'll get over it. Right? Sady Crazy in Love My favorite obsessive young paramours. Hazel My Life With Justin Timberlake We have been through a lot together. Marie Owning Up to Weird Obsessions You are large, you contain multitudes. Hazel Texting Your Crush A handy how-to guide. Jamie Tiger Beat: Creepy, Half-Melted Edition Something about seeing celebrities and obnoxious headlines copied in chicken scratch is so hilarious to us. Daniella Ben-Bassat Star Crushers Don't kill your idols. Take comfort in them. Stephanie , Marie , Anna , Tavi , Rachael , Naomi , Emma Straub , Anaheed , Dylan , Laia
Literally the Best Thing Ever: Hoarders This show makes me look at my cabinet full of canned pineapples differently. Lucy Wainwright Roche Literally the Best Thing Ever: Degrassi This is why we watch TV: to learn. Sonja Close to You Our favorite movies about love, obsession, and sometimes both. Jenny , Tavi , Hazel , Laia , Arabelle , Sonja , Amber , Emma Straub , Anna , Naomi , Anaheed Teenage Girls Assaulted by Wild Animals! An Interview With John Waters We talk to our favorite uncle about obsession, rebellion, teenagers, fashion, movies, and art (yes ART). Hazel
Always Forever Are you SO EXCITED for this premiere of Hunx's new music video? Tavi Friday Playlist: On Repeat Our most-played songs, humiliating as they may be. Staff Theme Song: February 2012 "Obsessive" Allegra Rosenberg Friday Playlist: High School Sweethearts ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Tavi Confessions of a Fangirl "I really wish to meet them, to become great friends or more." Jenny Friday Playlist: Hanging Out With Tracy Flick She won't be defeated! Hazel Literally the Best Thing Ever: Heart I love the Wilson sisters so much that I almost can't bear to share them. Sonja All You Need Is... ...a singular, maniacal obsession with something/someone. Or love. Whichever. Tavi , Hazel , Emily Condon , Laia , Joe , Naomi , Sonja Friday Playlist: Les Filles Qui Chantent Go to Paris for le week-end. Anna American Dream: An Interview With Sky Ferreira The pop-musical rule-breaker talks about music, fame, Ryan Gosling, and the pleasures and perils of being a girl. Tavi Bad Romance If you're caught in one, here's how to get out of it. Sady How to Approach the Person You Like Without Throwing Up Advice from a 10-year-old girl, a 52-year-old man, and lots of people in between. Amy Rose A Real Good Time Why you should never, ever, ever (EVER) fake an orgasm. Cindy My High School Crushes A history. Amber Literally the Best Thing Ever: Interspecies Love Happy Valentine’s Day, y’all. Amy Rose A Girl Like Me I look at Rihanna and go, “Girl, c’mon, just let Chris Brown fall into a grave of his own design.” And yet, unfortunately, I totally get it. JessicaH