Time magazine just released their list of the 100 most influential people of 2011. On the list were the expected Mark Zuckerberg, Oprah Winfrey, Julian Assange and the many other faces that impact our media today. We may know them or have heard their name somewhere before, but there were a few names that came into question. We can let Prince William and Kate Middleton pass and I can see how Justin Bieber is influential, but Blake Lively and Bruno… Read more

Believe it or not, this necklace was free and it was made out of an old t-shirt. Doesn’t look like it, does it? All you have to do is find a previously loved shirt that is in gently used condition and get crafty. Any color or print works, but generally, the best necklaces are made from simple prints or plain colored t-shirts. The shirt, a pair of scissors and 15 minutes are all that you need. You can string beads… Read more

Like my necklace? Like today’s issue? Too bad we aren’t printed on recycled paper. Ironic isn’t it? How the world can be so green forward and preach about green initiatives, but those who preach don’t practice them. But today’s CSUN Footprint entry isn’t about another guilt trip. but rather a different trip. Today’s entry is a trip down memory road to a previous entry I wrote last semester about an upcycle and D.I.Y project, known as DIY: Female upcycle. (Hey… Read more

Personally, I think it is quite sad that we only celebrate the Earth only one day a year. Especially, when we hurt and contaminate it on a daily basis, but nonetheless, at least we celebrate it. Scratch that. As a community we don’t. Well we kind of do, but if I really want to look at the CSUN community, I’m going to have to be hesitant in believe in our community’s green efforts in celebrating Earth Day. I would think… Read more

California is getting an Energy Upgrade, according to the Southern California Gas Company . The new energy program extends its incentives to Southern California Gas Company (SocalGas) and Southern California Edison (SCE) customers. Some of the highlights of the incentive package: Incentives of up to $4,000 are available to shared SoCalGas and SCE customers who complete certain energy-saving home improvements. With a variety of participation options, you can increase comfort, improve indoor air quality and possibly save money on your… Read more

With World Water Day only one day away, I feel that the best way to promote it would be to suggest some fun and helpful ways to conserve water. Some things on the list are more fun, suggestive, interesting and creative. I looked up a bunch of conservation tips online, but these definitely are the ones that made me laugh, made me think or made me think “hey, that’s simple enough and I can do that!” Take shorter showers (or… Read more

The answer is that they’re all events making green efforts. Sorry, the riddle or question wasn’t that great but the events sure are. >>>The Rock’ N Crawl, is Los Angeles’ version of an all-day music festival sprinkled from Universal City to downtown L.A., promoting sustainable landscaping, music and public transportation. To get to all the hot spots you either need to take a bus or the subway. The festival has nine stations spread throughout the cities, all promoting the urban… Read more

CSUN students are participating in a Day of Action by protesting the the recent tuition hikes and budget cuts to the CSU and UC systems. The march started at 10 a.m. in front of the Oviatt Library. Police can be seen throughout the campus and nearby streets. One large group of officers was seen at the Vons grocery store on Nordhoff Street and Reseda Boulevard while bicycle units are dispersed around campus. Christina Villalobos, public information officer and special assistant… Read more