The topic of reproductive rights is perhaps one of the most polarizing controversies in the United States, specifically at this very moment in time. In my lifetime, I have seen the overturning of one of the most well-known major court cases, Roe v Wade. The overturning of this case came as a shock to me, … Continue reading PP (10): Changing beliefs
As Penn State students, we have all likely noticed and encountered the university’s sustainability initiatives. There are green Reuse containers at all of the dining halls, and the many different disposal options are labeled next to each other. There’s compost, landfill, recycling, and glass. It is nice to see that our university takes sustainability and … Continue reading CI (5): Sustainability on College Campuses
As someone raised within the Catholic educational system, my religion has long been a part of who I am. I was baptized into the Catholic Church as a baby and was born into the faith on both sides of my family. My grandparents on my dad’s side were devout Catholic Italian immigrants, as well as … Continue reading PP (9): Navigating personal beliefs and faith
Intro Edited Waste of any kind is a common difficulty on a campus with over 40,000 students. However, at Penn State, we have opportunities to be more sustainable, whether it be Reuse containers at the dining halls or discounts at Starbucks for bringing in your own cup. Yet, we still have massive amounts of waste … Continue reading RCL (5): Draft Review and Issue Outline
Another activity I have been involved in since I was very young is dance. I started dancing at my local dance studio in 2010 at age 6. I took one class that was half ballet and half tap, and performed in a routine to Twinkle Twinkle Little Star at the end of the year. That … Continue reading PP (8): How Dance Influences Me
Across our Penn State campus, we have opportunities to be more sustainable, whether it be Reuse containers at the dining halls or discounts at Starbucks for bringing in your own cup. However, we still have massive amounts of waste including food waste, containers, and cups. Though there are opportunities, there is a wonder if these … Continue reading RCL (4): Issue Brief Intro
When I was in 2nd grade, I picked up my first Nancy Drew book. It caught my attention in my grade school library for its bright yellow spine, and I took the first one I saw home with me that day. I began to read it and was instantly hooked. From then on, I found … Continue reading PP (7): How reading has influenced my life
Plastic waste and consumption have been a major cause for concern in the protection of the environment. We use plastic every day, everywhere. We use hundreds of plastic utensils, coffee and drink cups, bags, and even plastic in our laundry detergent. Plastic is highly versatile and has been harnessed in millions of capacities, creating convenient … Continue reading CI (4): The Dangers of Plastic
As the daughter of two PhD accredited scientists, I have always had a tendency toward math and science. However, this was never because of pressure from parents. Throughout my adolescence, my drive for academics has always come from myself. My parents have served as inspirations rather than pressures, which I believe has been key to … Continue reading PP (6): The importance of mental health
If you’re a young person online, you’ve probably seen all the drama and discussion about “Sephora kids.” These “Sephora kids” are young tweens that people have noticed going into Sephora being disrespectful, ungrateful, and spoiled. This small nickname is representative of a much larger trend in today’s youth. All across social media, you see young … Continue reading CI (3): How “Sephora kids” are representative of the dangers of social media