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What would you consider as criteria to make Time magazine’s 100 most influential people of 2011?

Aimee Lastrella • 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...

DIY & an UPCYLCE a necklace for Earth Day

Aimee Lastrella • 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...

Celebrate Earth Day with an upcycle

Aimee Lastrella • 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...

You’re guilty, so celebrate Earth Day a little early this year

Aimee Lastrella • 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...

A few fun, naughty and creative ways to celebrate World Water Day 2011

Aimee Lastrella • 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...

What do Rock N Crawl, Cochella and World Water Day have in common?

Aimee Lastrella • 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...

CSUN students are met by police as they come out to protest in Day of Action

Aimee Lastrella • 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...

“Carbon Nation” opens in LA this past weekend

Aimee Lastrella • 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...

Greenpeace spreads the love, even for polluting politicians

Aimee Lastrella • 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...

Protect yourself from HPV

Aimee Lastrella • 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...

H&M asks for forgiveness by debuting Conscious Collection for Spring 2011

Aimee Lastrella • 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...

Eco-Valentine’s Day ideas

Aimee Lastrella • 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...