by Shivangi Ramachandran - University of Oregon Only a fellow brown girl knows how hard it is to make it. And by make it, I mean, strip ourselves away from the tensions and insecurities that arise from being immigrants, and turn it one of our biggest strengths. An emerging and supremely talented young...

by Komal Thakkar – George Washington University In January 2008, Dr. Renu Khator became the thirteenth president of the University of Houston and the eighth chancellor of the University of Houston System. She joined a handful of female presidents of major universities and is the first South Asian...

Hello Readers! BG is asking for your support for one of our fellow staffers. Foram Mehta (University of Texas) is auditioning to win her very own show on Oprah’s new network. Amongst thousands of submissions, Foram stands out as a bubbly personality and a fellow brown girl that’s definitely...

by Priya Patel – University of Florida Recently, I was able to interview Anand Wilder, a member of the increasingly popular indie band Yeasayer. Wilder plays guitar, keyboards, and contributes to vocals as well. Yeasayer has a greatly unique sound and their recently released second album, Odd...

by Reshma Raniga – Georgia State University Building a winter wardrobe takes hours of relentless searching and pairing until you find pieces that are functional while classy. The worst thing is when you have to pack away your peacoats and gloves until the next winter. Well fear not! Here are some...

So, you’re single on Valentines Day. Boo hoo.  There’s still plenty you can do this weekend to make it a blast and not even notice what day it is! Here’s the BG How To Guide for Being a V-Day Fun Chick: Go to the movies! If you really want to avoid the couples (although you’re...

by Sneha Goud In the 1980s, The Cosby Show was the most diverse show on television.  In the 90′s, two of NBC’s hit Thursday night comedies, Friends and Seinfeld, were criticized for their whitewashed view of New York.  But it definitely is not the 90s anymore and Zee TV isn’t the only...

Majical Anjali (a.k.a Anjali Bhatia) by Pooja Patel Hi BG Readers! Summer is here and it is beautiful outside! It’s time to update your music playlist and jam out on all your summer excursions. Looking for a great find? We at BG had the opportunity to chat with none other than UK’s Magical Anjali....

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 Shruti Purohit 1. Study Abroad. 2.Expand your wardrobe. Toss those jeans and tshirts to the back of your closet, and enjoy your new career with a whole new look. 3. Document your experiences. Videos, pictures, notebooks, doesn’t matter! Just a way to remember your experiences. 4. Go to Las...