Hiking to Find Myself
Written by Julia Schaffer Happy Earth Day!! I believe that helping and appreciating the earth that we have been blessed to live on is a way to pay it back for all the beautiful wonders it does for us and all the lessons it teaches us. I have been passionate about...
Finally, a Mac & Cheese That’s Good for You and the Planet – Plant Based, Oil-Free
Written by Caitlyn Brenner Whether you are a long-time vegan, just getting started, or interested in incorporating a few more plant-based recipes into your life, you have come to the right place. At this point, there are a decent number of vegan mac & cheese...
Lily’s Gardening Tips
Written by Lily Bonasso The days are finally getting longer, and all of the spring flowers are beginning to bloom! In light of the changing of the seasons, one of the best ways to celebrate what the Earth has to offer is by planting a vegetable garden to care for. Not...
Healthcare & The Environment
Written by Kailee Havrda The health care system makes up a large fraction of the world we live in and now a days it has become part of the fore front of our news. There are times when the health care system seems untouchable, but there are still many ways that it can...
Why We All Play a Role in Conserving Our Oceans
Written by Kathryn Campbell In fall 2019 I studied abroad in Ecuador and The Galápagos Islands. While I was there I took classes that all taught me a lot about environmental research, conservation, and management. I specifically focused myself on marine environments....
My Internship with Global Links
Hello! My name is Sofia Carrasco and I am a Junior at W&J and I am pursuing majors in French and international studies. This spring semester, I have been an intern at Global Links, an NGO specializing in global health based in GreenTree, PA. Essentially, our work...
Earth Day Juice
Written by Erin Herock Last year, during the W&J Earth Day Fair I created some juice recipes with my friend Sofia Carrasco. Unfortunately, we cannot make juice virtually to share with you, so the best solution is to give some year’s hit recipes. We named the...
Does Sustainable Fashion Exist?
Written by Erin Herock So what is “sustainable fashion”? Sustainable fashion focuses on ethical, low-carbon production all the way up to the distribution of it. It is also referred to as “slow fashion”. Essentially the supply chain is as clean, efficient, and...
Guide to Happy Houseplants
Written by Katelyn Walzer It is easy to enjoy the beauty of nature when you are walking through the woods or watching the sunset on the beach. However, when you are stuck inside (in times like today) it can be troublesome to have that same view. A solution?...
Ecofeminism – what it is & why you should care
My name is Marcy Saldivar and I want to shed light on ecofeminism. I am a feminist and I actively study and advocate for all marginalized communities. My sister has Down syndrome which has motivated my interest in disability studies. As I studied these topics and...