Lawns Should Not Be a Part of the American Dream
They've long been a part of the picture-perfect image of the American dream home, but they're actually a nightmare for our bigger home — the Earth.…
Katie Klear, Columbia College Chicago
Recycling Is Not the Response To the Climate Crisis We’re Looking For
Our planet is up in flames due to the climate crisis, but what can we do to help? The answer isn’t what you may think.…
There’s a Whole Bouquet of Uses for Your Dried Flowers
How will your petaled beauties live their second life? Here are the many ways to prolong their value to you and your home.…
Nonlinear Learning? COVID-19 Calls for Unconventional College Educations
College classes are moving online these days. Rather than stick with a subpar school experience, why not choose an alternative path?…
Creative Writing Classes and Online Learning Aren’t a Great Fit
As schools convert many courses to web-based video chats due to COVID-19, writers perhaps suffer the most.…
Guide To Composting, Whether You Have a Big Yard or a Cramped Apartment
With time on your hands and trash in your bin, why not try composting as your latest quarantine project? It’s easier than you might think.…
Is Body Neutrality the Alternative to Body Positivity?
Is it possible to always have a positive self-image? No, but simple self-acceptance, regardless of your body type, is probably the better way to go.…
Are Dollar Store Groceries Really All That Bad?
It's the same food that the supermarket sells, so why the stigma?…
Though Altered by COVID-19, Many Farmers Markets Are Again Up and Running
They may be operating differently in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, but they're still providing many benefits to local communities.…
How To Go Dumpster Diving for the Planet and Profit
Searching through the trash is not exactly glamorous, but its many benefits might outweigh the 'yuck' factor.…
Coming Out Is Not an Obligation
For some, figuring out how to tell the world who they are is a wonderful, liberating step, but it may not be the right choice for all.…
Has Environmentalism Gone Too Far With Reusable Toilet Paper?
Environmental factors have caused many changes to everyday life, one being how we use the restroom. Is switching out disposable bathroom tissue the right step or just absurd?…
It’s Plain and Simple: Intersex Discrimination Is Sexist, Not ‘Intersexist’
Sexism conjures up ideas of women being victimized. Mistakenly, the term is never used to describe discrimination against intersex people.…
The New Voter’s No-Sweat Guide to Voting
Election season is upon us, and learning how to vote is the first step to exercising your rights. Here are the basics of the process for all you new voters…
Therapy Is Great, but Pushing It Onto Others Can Be Harmful
It used to be that treating mental health was stigmatized — now, however, some people are shaming those who don't go to someone for help.…
Making Your Writing Inclusive, Even If It’s Outside Your Own Experiences
In attempts to combat the lack of diversity, writers from non-marginalized communities often miss the mark when writing about groups they don’t identify with.…
