There should be no labels in regard to caring about planet Earth. It’s not hippie, an aesthetic, a trend, or just a class…
Be Team Green This Earth Day
We may be familiar with the importance of recycling and taking care of our environment every day, but let’s not forget about the annual celebration: …
The Scary Truth About Microbeads
If you’re like me, you’re probably always trying new beauty products and regimens in an attempt to get beautifully glowing and healthy skin. And if you …
PEARLS for Teen Girls, Inc.: A Chain of Inspiration
It was a brutally cold morning when I met with my friend Elizabeth Mueller for a cup of tea at the library. As we chatted, …
Celebrating Earth Day Year-Round
International Earth Day, established by the United Nations in 1971, is typically celebrated on the vernal equinox on March 20th (also known as the first …
Chocolate Frogs Just Got a Lot Sweeter: Harry Potter Fans Triumph Against Child Slavery
I can’t be the only Harry Potter fan who’s wanted to try a Chocolate Frog or cover a wall in collectible wizard cards. Or, you …
Heifer International
For most families, the holiday season means feasts. It’s a time when the whole family gets together so you can eat and give thanks. Some families, …
Another Bay Is Safe from Corporate Drilling!
Today is a good day for the environment! President Obama officially designated Bristol Bay (off the southeast coast of Alaska) as a protected wildlife area, which …
Of Dumpsters and Batcaves
Could you live simpler? Could you live in a dumpster? Dr. Jeff Wilson, sometimes affectionately called “Professor Dumpster,” is dean of the University College and …