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communicASIANS
is published quarterlyby the Stanford University Asian American Activities Center (A³C). Views expressedin
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welcomes all signed letters of opinion,which are subject to editing for length,accuracy, and grammar. Asian American Activities CenterOld Union Clubhouse- 2nd FloorStanford, CA 94305-3064
Green Is the Color to Be ...........................................................................3
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Why Farm on the Farm?...........................................................................13
A Stanford student explains the role of student gardensHow much energy do you use in a day?
A Day in the Life of… a Stanford Student........................................6 A Conversation with Palo Alto Councilmember Yoriko Kishimoto......4
Addressing environmental issues in ethnically-diverse communitiesAn organization’s efforts to bring environmental justice
Justice through Empowerment: A Bay Area Organization’s Fight...10The Beijing Olympics: China’s Environmental Efforts........................8
The measures taken before, during, and after the Olympic Games
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Picture This..............................................................................................14
A poetic interlude about the beauty of nature
Organic Living: Cost Effective?.................................................................15
Can you save the environment while saving money?
Shaping the Future: Social Entrepreneurship & You...............................
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Sustainable solutions created by young social entrepreneurs
Is Green the New Black?..........................................................................12
A peek into eco-friendly couture
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winter 2009, XIII, issue no.1
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