Mother Earth’s Nurture

Gabrielle LoweryStaff Writer As the semester comes to an end, the work is piling up from projects to exams. College students are scrambling to secure passing grades, which means stress is at an all-time high. However, there are plenty of ways to relieve yourselves of stress, one of which is right outside of your dorms; it is nature. Studies have shown that spending long hours … Continue reading Mother Earth’s Nurture

Earth Day and the Spirit of Activism

Krysten Heberly Opinions Editor The 1960s were a hayday for political change. From the civil rights movement, to the anti-Vietnam protests, the 60s are lovingly remembered as a time when the American people had had enough of corruption. According to the Earth Day website, the holiday came about after U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson witnessed the 1969 Santa Barbara oil spill. Inspired by the protests of … Continue reading Earth Day and the Spirit of Activism