by Contributor | Apr 22, 2021 | Earth Day, News
On this Earth Day, 2021, I thought it would be appropriate to tell you all about a growing movement in the city of Pittsburgh focused on climate justice. I am a recent graduate of W&J, a member of the class of 2020, and a member of the Gen-Z Visionary Collective. ...
by Contributor | Apr 22, 2021 | Earth Day, News
Written by Julia Schaffer As indoor options became more dangerous after the introduction of COVID-19, many people have turned to the outdoors as a safer alternative. The fresh air and open trails are always welcoming new hikers with open arms. Unfortunately,...
by Contributor | Apr 22, 2021 | Earth Day, News
Written by Carly Croft Do you feel as though you’re drowning in a sea of single-use plastic bags? Ever wonder what you could be doing to reuse them other than carrying things in them or using them for your trash can? If so, this DIY is for you. Plastic shopping bags...
by Contributor | Apr 22, 2021 | Earth Day, News
Written by Aleena McDaniel GMO’s. What are they? GMO’s are Genetically Modified Organisms. They have been created through biotechnology, which is where scientists manipulate the genetic makeup of crops and livestock in order for them to tend to our needs....
by Contributor | Apr 22, 2021 | Earth Day, News
Written by Savannah Keough Science became an interest of mine growing up because of its ever changing nature. When you are young, you are drawn to things that are interesting and new so naturally I was peaked by science experiments in my biology and chemistry classes....
by Contributor | Apr 22, 2021 | Earth Day, News
Written by Sofya Maxnide In the spirit of this upcoming Earth Day, let’s take a look at the parental words used in reference to Time and Nature. Time first appeared as a male in 1439, according to the OED, but we will not take into account the implied pronouns because...
by Contributor | Apr 22, 2021 | Earth Day, News
Written by Rachel Karman As of just recently, I have trying to implement sustainable practices in my life all while holding large corporations accountable for their colossal role in damaging the environment. I think the most important lesson I can pass on is...
by Contributor | Apr 22, 2021 | Earth Day, News
Written by Orri Gabbay I only recently picked up rock climbing. I would say I gained my passion for climbing during the summer leading into my sophomore year at W&J College. At that point, I had recently been going through tremendous stressors, one specifically...
by Contributor | Apr 22, 2021 | Earth Day, News
Written by April Bonifate In the first few months of the pandemic last year, our lives were changed in ways that we would have never anticipated. While others were graduating into an uncertain future or having a baby that would ultimately spend its first year of life...
by Contributor | Apr 22, 2021 | Creative Work
Written by Savannah Keough | As a child I loved being outside with my siblings, being in nature, and using art as an outlet to let my creativity run wild and that has stuck until this day. Throughout high school, I discovered that my love for art expanded when I took...
