Michelle Lee is a rising junior at Brown University, where she concentrates in Comparative Literature and Art History. She hails from La Cañada Flintridge, a small city with the second-longest name in the state, and breeding ground of child stars like Haley Joel Osment and Hannah Montana. In her free time, she likes surfing, snowboarding, running, driving on empty streets and going to events at her current obsession, the Hollywood Bowl. She also enjoys a good game of Scrabble. Michelle believes in quality entertainment, which is what led her to VC.

Full name: Michelle Youngmi Lee

What (some) people call me: Lee u-NIT! Or rather, that would be my alter ego.

Years I’ve been alive: A true lady never discloses her age. That said, 19.

The place I’m getting my "education": VC, Brown, The L.A. Times, Us Weekly, the internet... Hey, I am a student of life!

Favorite yogurt establishment: My answer, in haiku form: I have yet to meet/ A yogurt I would not eat.

Favorite color hot pants: Glittery violet, of course!

Favorite music: These days, the likes of Joss Stone and Akon… But the SPICE GIRLS – forever!

Career goal/aspiration: Something that supports my lifestyle. Interpret this any way you’d like.

Favorite topping for yogurt: Strawberries, blueberries and mochi.

One thing I can't live without: Cheap thrills.

Craziest moment this summer at VC: Finding out where all the sex offenders in my neighborhood live. And come on, anything involving those hot pants.

Biggest fear: Malfunctioning elevators. And Yama.

Favorite snack food at VC: I couldn’t stay away from those triple ginger snaps, but I must say that the roasted artichoke-parmesan dip was, as Tiff would say, “a party in my mouth.”

How many pounds I have gained this summer because of the food at VC: I don’t know… But whatever it is, it’s NOT okay.

Yogurt is popular this summer because: A healthy dessert – ah, the greatest concept since sliced bread.

When I grow up: …Will I still be wearing American Apparel??

One thing about me that most people don't know: I don’t read the Harry Potter series. Also, I am right-handed but I naturally bat left.

Why working at VC was freakin' amazing this summer: I’m afraid that this is something that can only be experienced, never explained.

Sasha Becerra is originally from pasadena, CA where she graduated from John Marshall Fundamental in 2005. She will be a Junior in the Fall at Occidental College where she is pursuing a degree in English & Comparative Literary Studies with a Minor in Education. Although she has not decided what career path she might take post-undergrad she would like to pursue her interest in writing & photography professionally in the future. Her favorite Hobbies include photography, web & graphic design, going to concerts & discovering new funky places to eat.

Full name: Sasha Becerra

What (some) people call me: Sash, Sha-Sha, etc...

Years I’ve been alive: 19

The place I’m getting my "education": Occidental College woooot!

Favorite yogurt establishment: PINKBERRY!!!

Favorite color hot pants: mm that'll have to be turquoise

Favorite music: indie rock, whatever that means

Career goal/aspiration: journalist. oh wait, superstar! whatever comes first.

Favorite topping for yogurt: cap'n crunch

One thing I can't live without: my sexy nikon

Craziest moment this summer at VC: so many to choose from...vogue day

Biggest fear: the gorilla sized spiders that try to attack me when I open up VC in the mornings

Favorite snack food at VC: MOCHI!!!

How many pounds I have gained this summer because of the food at VC: oy at least the size of a small pony

Yogurt is popular this summer because: crackberry, need I say more?

When I grow up: no, I won't! you can't make me...

One thing about me that most people don't know: I’m the only Bolivian in Little Tokyo haha.

Why working at VC was freakin' amazing this summer: because the people are awesome to work with & learn from!

Steven Liang is a child of Chinese immigrant parents and grew up in Rosemead, California. He attended San Gabriel High School, graduating in '06 and has recently finished his first year of college in Claremont. Steven enjoys filmmaking, making 2-D art, reading, and writing. His short film, "See Me," has been screened in film festivals nationally. One of his long-term goals is to achieve a terminal degree in who-knows-what.

Full name: Steven Liang

What (some) people call me: Steven

Years I’ve been alive: 18

The place I’m getting my "education": Pitzer College

Favorite yogurt establishment: Ce Fiore

Favorite color hot pants: Every color in the RAINBOW

Favorite music: SKIM, acoustic alternative, Acceptance, hip hop

Career goal/aspiration: Law, Education, and Film

Favorite topping for yogurt: Mochi, Kiwi, Mango

One thing I can't live without: Art

Craziest moment this summer at VC: Finding out one of my co-interns attends one of the Claremont College; being fed every other day by Amy Kato, VC artist services manager

Biggest fear: Fear itself!

Favorite snack food at VC: Wasabi peas and yogurt dip

How many pounds I have gained this summer because of the food at VC: Ha!

Yogurt is popular this summer because: It is a balance between yogurt and ice cream.

When I grow up: I want to make a difference and start a family

One thing about me that most people don't know: Absolutely nothing

Why working at VC was freakin' amazing this summer: Opportunity to work with awesome staff and interns, clubbing, and teaching and learning from older adults at the Diskovery Center and kids at the Korean Resource Center

Born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Chinese-American Tiff Chum moved to sunny Chino Hills, California, when she was three. After undercover fighting with ninjas (and the mafia run by her mother and father) throughout elementary, middle, and high school, Tiff decided it was time to learn something about..something after graduating in 2004 from Ayala High School. Who knew that at Claremont McKenna, she would pursue music and continue her 16+ years of piano? Being fascinated by the arts, she hopes to get her masters, and maybe a PhD, in something worthwhile. Tiff credits her hilarious and supportive family for her positive persona, and blames the world for all her negative traits. What’s next for this ex-ninja-mafia, food-music-dance-life-enthusiast, chattering-social-butterfly? Toon in next time! Or perhaps in a few years..

Full name: Tiffany Liza Chum

What (some) people call me: tiff, tiff chum, chum, chummy, tiffy..

Years I’ve been alive: 21!!! That’s right, I’m legit.

The place I’m getting my "education": Claremont McKenna College

Favorite yogurt establishment: KIWIBERRI. THAT IS ALL.

Favorite color hot pants: Ummm..neon green!! Or perhaps metallic teal..

Favorite music: Anything you can play, listen to, dance to, sing to

Career goal/aspiration: Ruler of the World.

Favorite topping for yogurt: Strawberries or white peaches or mochi!!!

One thing I can't live without: Actually, it’s two things – MUSIC & THE INTERNET!!! Food comes in a close 2nd.

Craziest moment this summer at VC: Hm..that’s a toughie. Vogue Day (aka photoshoot day) was pretty wicked, but I feel like every day spent at VC has had some random/ crazy moment. Examples? Steven cussing out a fly, almost getting into a nearby car crash while crossing the street, American Apparel hot pants shopping, etcetera!!!

Biggest fear: Lightning! Or getting chopped into teensy-eensy bits. Or getting eaten alive.

Favorite snack food at VC: ALL OF THE ABOVE, PLEASE.

How many pounds I have gained this summer because of the food at VC: GAH! Let’s skip this question..

Yogurt is popular this summer because: everyone loves to feel like they’re not splurging when eating sugar or dessert. Dessert disguised in a “healthy” and fruity, low-calorie, “nutritious” form sells. And, summer is hot, and yogurt is cool. What a perfect combination.

When I grow up: I’ll be somebody!..hopefully.

One thing about me that most people don't know: I’ve never had braces or contacts, but my hearing range is smaller than most people. What does that mean? My ears don’t work properly, and I am somewhat deaf in comparison to the average person.

Why working at VC was freakin' amazing this summer: There are many, many reasons why this summer has been amazing at VC. I shall attempt to list them all here – Sasha, Michelle, Steven, Abe, Leslie, Amy, Kennedy, Jeff, Cindy, Susan, Eric, getting fed EVERY SINGLE DAY, working doesn’t feel like a chore or a bore, being in downtown LA, planning and developing various exhibitions and seeing them to completion..did I mention food and fantabulous people?