A little over 100 years ago, Red Fox James, a Blackfoot Indian, set out on a horseback tour of the United States, determined to convince the states to proclaim a Native American day. He received endorsement from only twenty-four states, though, and no national day was recorded as being proclaimed. Before the coast-to-coast horseback ride, however, […]
Continue Reading
“Get out more, exercise, enjoy the sun!” This was just one daily command from my mother while I was growing up that peeved me beyond explanation. They’re still heard often within our household, but now that I’ve gotten older (and as she’s begun nursing school), she tends to let me dictate my own schedule. However, […]
Continue Reading
The American girl-power movement of the 20th century started with the suffragettes, morphed into the “roaring twenties” period, and continued to grow through the use of the word “feminism” and the entry of women into formerly male-only fields. Women are still fighting for equal treatment and equal opportunities for their half of the population. In […]
Continue Reading
$105 for a case of water, $28 for a head of cabbage, and $47 for a box of laundry detergent; sounds like a 17th century story of famine, right? But these prices are a reality for those living in the northern Canadian territory Nunavut, a remote area with a population of around 30,000 Inuit. Our story starts […]
Continue Reading
Have you ever been on a plane or bus and had to constantly adjust your pants because they were uncomfortable or twisted? Have you had to account for awkward folds in a skirt or had to hide a tag on the back of your shirt? You probably have, but, luckily for you, dealing with these […]
Continue Reading
It’s an age-old phrase tossed around the dinner table. It’s the niggling idea in the back of your mind, silently but forcefully driving you on to the ultimate land of success. It is the American Dream, and it has defined American culture for at least two centuries. Starting from the ground up, entrepreneurship and profit […]
Continue Reading
In a world where we have such easy access to information, it’s almost impossible to ignore the pending threat of climate change. The oceans rise, the ozone deteriorates, California dries up like a prune, and floods wash over Malaysia. Those in power hold meetings to discuss solutions, and they try to do damage control on […]
Continue Reading