by Sharmeen Hirani So, the New Year’s Resolutions didn’t work out so well, did they? Well, now that school’s out for the summer, it’s the perfect time to get back to basics, and make the most of your off-time. Choose 3-5 promises to make to yourself this summer, stick with your...

by Syeda Hasan Dating is full of trials and errors, and it can be a drag on anyone. Not every guy will be your prince charming, but there are some Do’s and Don’ts of dealing with a boy who doesn’t quite meet your expectations. DON’T lead him on. Although it’s difficult...

by Shruti Purohit photographs by Thuy Ly Clubs, bars, house parties-that’s where you can find many college students on their weekend nights.  Having a few drinks with people seems like a great way to  meet new friends and have some fun. “Relax yourself and kick back with a beer after...

Check out Brown Girl’s hand-picked music selection just for you! JAM out this summer with some of our tunes. Katie Gray – Set Free madcon – beggin Passion Pit – Better Things Justin Vernon – Pier 39 Di Johnston – Jade Buddha Temple Sleepy Rebels – Unbelievable Jesse...

Meet Ricky Bhatia, an aspiring music producer and successful professional engineer working at Texas Instruments. His tunes will have you jamming and his bio will leave you impressed. Name: Ricky Bhatia (Satvir Singh Bhatia) Age: 24 Location: Addison, TX Hobbies: Music production, working out, shopping,...

Amir Khan Age: 22 Height: 5′ 10″ Hometown: Bolton, England Occupation: Olympic Boxer No, ladies we’re not talking about Lagaan star Aamir Khan. We’re talking about Amir Khan, and English-boy with a fighter’s attitude. This real-life ‘Rocky’ catapulted himself...

by Thuy Ly Spring is here along with a brand new issue of Brown Girl. And boy do we have some treats for you! The Brown Girl Staff has been working super hard to bring you fresh, exciting stories dedicated to- well, YOU! Check out what’s in the Spring Issue: Cover Stories: The Fair Skin Battle...

Photograph by Thuy Ly. by Ismath Mohideen I will admit: I’ve avoided the sun so I wouldn’t get darker. I’ve gone swimming at night instead of during the day to avoid tan lines. It’s completely and utterly ridiculous. I should enjoy the sun’s warm rays and get some exercise!...

Dev Patel and Freida Pinto on the Oscar Red Carpet for Slumdog Millionaire. by Fauzeya Rahman This year’s Academy Awards will be like any previous year.  We’ll see the usual red carpet scene, celebrities either looking fierce (or not so much) and awards will be given to the top movies of...

by Musleha Munir With the direction the economy is heading and the unemployment rate sharply on the rise, this is clearly not the time for anyone to be splurging on expensive products. Thus, I’ve compiled a list of my favorite budget-friendly cosmetic finds that do justice to their more expensive...