Keep calm with mindful meditating
Christina Sziatinszky
November 25, 2011
As college students know, stressful assignments and long hours of study can take a toll on the body and mind. But there is a way to help relieve stress and get anyone back on track, and all it takes is a relatively simple process of meditation. Stephanie Nash, who professionally teaches meditation, describes... Read more »
New electric vehicle chargers to be installed in SaMo
Zoie Matthew
November 22, 2011
The City of Santa Monica is currently preparing plans for a major update and expansion of its electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Dean Kubani, director of the Office of Sustainability and the Environment, led a “study session” at the latest city council meeting in which the council and public... Read more »
SMC continues to work toward sustainability
Joan Walsh, Staff Writer
March 22, 2011
Environmental Studies students, as well as interested members of the community, crowded into a Bundy campus classroom this past Tuesday night for a talk on ideas for getting involved in improving the environment. Sustainable Works, a non-profit environmental education organization located in Santa Monica,... Read more »
Community Garden plays a growing role in sustainable living
Micahel Zielinski, Staff Photographer
April 29, 2010
Ocean View Farms Community Garden is more than just a beautiful place. It is an example of a local community implementing sustainable living techniques. Located on a windy Mar Vista hillside, across from The Santa Monica Airport, is Ocean View Farms Community Garden (OVF). At first glance, one is surprised... Read more »
30 days of going green: the seven kinds of recyclable plastics
Alessandra Catanese
April 21, 2010
I am a little over halfway through my 30 days of going green and it is time for some updates. Balancing waste-free living, composting, and green transportation has been tough. However, the more I make myself aware of how much I waste, the less wasteful I want to be. It can be difficult, but only in the... Read more »
