For this summer’s issue, we’ve gone with an eco-friendly theme. From makeup to food, there’s no denying that being environmentally conscious has seeped into every aspect of our lives.

Our love affair with food may be our longest, most precarious relationship to date. Our tug-of-war with food is a two-way street: sometimes you “give in” to food and other times your food works for you. To get the most of this relationship, figure out what you want with food at any given time, and use our cheat sheet to eat accordingly.

Beauty writer Kirby Koo’s picks for her favorite green-friendly L’Occitane products.

College is like going through puberty all over again: you learn, you grow, you change and you shape how you want to live your life. Rather than simply submitting to the clichéd, disaffected-youth lifestyle, college students are realizing the amount of power and responsibility that comes with their newfound freedom and transition into adult life. Here are the top 10 colleges in the U.S. that are leading the way in fashioning “green citizens” of tomorrow.
College of the Atlantic (Bar Harbor, ME). This liberal arts college literally brainwashes you into going …

I’m in my apartment lying in bed reading a book when all of a sudden, I hear my roommate Linda shout, “I MISS TOOTSIE!” Who is Tootsie, you may ask? No, it’s not a nickname for her boyfriend or a weird fetish for Tootsie Roll candies. Rather, Tootsie is her sibling, her best friend, the love of her life – her pet beagle.
Aside from my amusement towards passionate pet owners, I can’t help but find it peculiar. Growing up pet-less, except for a brief time with some goldfish (R.I.P.), I’ve …

You might say Danny Seo was born to be ‘green’ — as fate would have it, his birthday falls on Earth Day. Coincidence? Maybe, but at the age of 12, Danny started what has become one of the largest teenage environmental nonprofits. By age 18, he wrote an autobiography, which details his unique ideas for green living and won the hearts of the public. Since then, Danny has become one of the most sought after green lifestyle consultants, but he didn’t stop there. …

Truth be told, Tim Ouyang has no idea what kind of long-term situation he’s in. But public opinion seems to indicate big plans for this the lead singer/songwriter of Virginia-based pop-rock quintet, Tim Be Told.

Fashion blogger Susanna “Susie Bubble” Lau is one of the most artistically, culturally and sartorially involved individuals in the fashion media industry — a far cry from the “bubble” of her childhood years.

Mineral makeup is a trend sweeping the beauty industry in natural food stores and drugstores alike. These formulations are marketed as being more “natural” and skin-friendly, but do they live up to the hype?

In my lifetime, I have loved, lost, crushed, and obsessed like many other girls have. Many tears and a million heartbreaks later, I think I have it figured out.

A new generation of rap rock music has hit the airwaves in the form of afterschoolspecial. Hailing from San Diego State University, Dan aka Dan (emcee), Jaimie (vocals), Brian (keyboard), Keane (guitar) and Todd (bass) first got together while at school, but soon took their talent and creativity to a professional studio. After several years of touring and recording up and down the West Coast, the group was nominated for Best Hip Hop at the San Diego Music Awards. Dan, also a coordinator for the San Diego Asian American Film Festival, shares some insight on how the band is embracing their newfound rockstar-dom while also managing to stay true to their roots.

Committing to an academic and professional career in environmental studies can not only benefit Mother Nature, but your financial aid as well. Here is a selection of environmental studies scholarships to help out those set on learning and making a difference in our environment.
Annie’s Homegrown Sustainable Agriculture Scholarship
Annie’s Homegrown, which makes organic, all-natural pasta, snacks, and mac and cheese, is dedicated to supporting future generations of farmers. Annie’s gives a total of $50,000 in awards to students pursuing studies in sustainable and organic agriculture.
Eligibility: Must be a full-time undergraduate …

White-collar workers, blue-collar workers, and now green-collar workers? The Obama administration has promised to spend $150 billion over the next 10 years to create five million green-collar jobs. For all of you undergraduates and college grads pursuing careers, here are the 10 most interesting up-and coming-eco-friendly jobs.
1. Geotourism/ecotourism
According to the National Geographic Society, “geotourism” means tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place — its environment, culture, aesthetics and heritage as well as the well-being of its residents. This is a great option for people interested in …

You can’t make green without yellow.

And I wouldn’t be as “green” as I am today without my stereotypically frugal Asian family.

There’s something so alluring about “summer guys” – the carefree and fun vibe that comes with being around them. Many girls detest these flings, claiming that they ruin any possibility of sustaining a real and long-lasting relationship. But the question is: What type of relationship are you looking for within these three months?