The Right to Repair
The ability to repair items is supported by environmentalists, consumers, and servicemen, alike. Fixing products, rather than disposing of them,…
“Cane” I Get That Gluten-Free?
Only 749 locations in the United States, open until 1AM on the weekends, and a famous location for fried chicken…
Planned Obsolescence – Advertisers
Apple: Think Different. Microsoft: Be What’s Next. Intel: Leap Ahead. These major corporations have slogans that all encompass innovation, creativity,…
Special Requests are the Best
“May I have the house salad, no croutons, please?” “I’ll take the burger, no bun, please!” “Hi, do you happen…
Planned Obsolescence – Environmentalists
Major questions are posed by planned obsolescence: how often must products be replaced? Where do used products go? How accessible…
Hibachi-San Japanese Grill was a Thrill
My impromptu meal at Hibachi-San last Monday was a pleasant surprise as a gluten-free college student. This Japanese grill featuring…
Planned Obsolescence – Consumers
Roaming the isles of any retail store, variations of the same products clutter the shelves and overwhelm consumers with choice….
Swerving to Irving’s
When my older sister (a gluten-consuming individual) began her college search, she based some of her criteria on how accessible…
Planned Obsolescence – Manufacturers
Planned obsolescence: “a policy of producing consumer goods that rapidly become obsolete and so require replacing, achieved by frequent changes in…
Living on the Edge
Need some caffeine to start your morning? Or a midday snack? The Edge is the place to turn…unless you are…