Over Spring Break, I had the opportunity to lead an Alternative Break trip to Asheville, North Carolina. During the trip, my group volunteered at various facilities including a women home for victims of domestic violence, a men’s veterans center, and…
In Defense of Food
Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants. This documentary is an extension of the authored by Michael Pollan. It explores the confusion of what foods to eat, what is healthy, and analyzes the American diet and food lifestyle. With diabetes…
Meating Expectations
I have always been interested in trying to cut meat out from my diet completely and taking on a vegetarian lifestyle. I knew that it would not only have health benefits but it would also help me feel like…
California Roll with Spicy Plastic
The media has an important impact on the choices made by consumers. We make decisions according to our environment and surroundings every day whether it is intentional or not. Sometimes, the media serves as an important platform to…
Not the Last Straw
Louise Greenwood in her article, “Are we stuck with plastic drinking straws?” published by BBC states that a leading maker of single-use plastic straws has hit a wall in the development of an environmentally friendly alternative. Primaplast is a manufacturer…