What would you consider as criteria to make Time magazine’s 100 most influential people of 2011?
April 27, 2011
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 th...
DIY & an UPCYLCE a necklace for Earth Day
April 21, 2011
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...
Celebrate Earth Day with an upcycle
April 20, 2011
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 ...
You’re guilty, so celebrate Earth Day a little early this year
April 12, 2011
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,...
A few fun, naughty and creative ways to celebrate World Water Day 2011
March 21, 2011
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 t...
What do Rock N Crawl, Cochella and World Water Day have in common?
March 9, 2011
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, mus...
CSUN students are met by police as they come out to protest in Day of Action
March 2, 2011
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 S...
“Carbon Nation” opens in LA this past weekend
February 21, 2011
It's a whole new take on Al Gore's "An Inconvenient Truth," sort of? I don't know how to explain it really, but ever since then I have been an eco-documentary junkie. If it has to do with the world and how to save it, how we're killing it or all of the above- shot in documentary style, I have probably...
Greenpeace spreads the love, even for polluting politicians
February 17, 2011
I've always dreamed about being with a dirty politician, haven't you? Just thinking about hooking up with one, especially a politician that loves to pollute, just gets my feathers ruffled and gets me all hot and bothered. NOT, and Greenpeace shares my sentiment. Just in time for this week's love fest, known as ...
Protect yourself from HPV
February 14, 2011
CORRECTION Regarding the article “Protect yourself from HPV” that ran Feb. 14, Dr. Yolanda Reid-Chassiakos, director of Klotz Student Health Center, said “The HPV vaccine Gardisil provides immunity to four different strains of HPV, strains that can cause warts and increase the risk of cervica...
H&M asks for forgiveness by debuting Conscious Collection for Spring 2011
February 10, 2011
I'm sorry, the inner broke college student meets fashionista loves the retailer H&M, but the inner tree-hugger is not too fond of the brand. I'm not that forgiving when it comes to second, third and fourth chances. H&M, I love your prices and your fashions, but I do not love your practices. In...
Eco-Valentine’s Day ideas
February 3, 2011
Love don't cost a thing and it shouldn't cost the environment either. Valentine's Day is right around the corner and before you go and kill some flowers and purchase non-fairtrade chocolates, I think you should rethink your love situation. I'm a girl. So I know, I am kind of lucky when it comes...