Reasons Why You Don’t Need A Significant Other (And Why Plants Are Sufficient Substitutes)
In today’s society, people tend to get so wrapped up in dating and hooking up. Sometimes, though, you need to take a step back and realize...
Cierra Snyder (Chatham)
Cierra Snyder (Chatham)
Cierra is a first year student at Chatham University, majoring in sustainability. She likes salads, trying new things, interacting with animals, and alone time. Being weird is a specialty, and nature is a second home.
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Saying Goodbye to Your New Friend from the Other Side of the World
Keiko was a surprise roommate on move-in day. She is from Shizuoka, Japan and traveled to the United States for six months to continue her...
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Why Plants Are Just as Important as Pets
People love having dogs, cats, horses, guinea pigs and all sorts of creature companions. They are an important part of life for most people...
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How to (Try to) Be a Morning Person
I have been a night owl all my life. Staying up until 4am was no problem. On the other hand, getting up any time before noon, no matter how...
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3 Good Tips for Working Out
1. Try to find a workout method that you really enjoy It will be easier to stick with it if you are having fun. For instance, if you hate...
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Why I think Valentine’s Day is a Hoax
Valentine’s Day is coming around, and everyone is making a big deal about it. Either people love it, or they hate it. Typically, the people...
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GRACE, a Way to Track Water from Space: Matt Rodell’s Seminar, Simplified
As climate change affects us more and more, we need to start thinking about our valuable natural resources and how to protect them. Among...
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Aloe Vera: Not Just for Sun Burn
We all know that when you get burnt from staying in the sun too long you turn to the famous aloe vera gel to cool the sting. But do we all...
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Divestment: What it is and Why it’s Important
You may or may not have heard about a divestment campaign in your area. They are growing rapidly popular among businesses and especially...
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The Lost Art of Crochet
Many times, anytime yarn is used to transform into an article of clothing it is classified as the act of knitting. This is a common...
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Considering Vegetarianism: The Pros and Cons
Being a vegetarian is definitely not for everybody. It takes some commitment, some practice, and a certain set of values. Some people think...
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How to Build Your Own Terrarium
A terrarium is a great addition to any dorm room. They add decoration and greenery. You can plant flowers, herbs, small veggies, or even...
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Our Generation, Our Choice
On November 9, 2015, about 1,300 college students gathered in Washington DC for a rally focusing on three major topics: climate change,...
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5 Places Where You Don’t Have to Feel Guilty Shopping
It’s hard to live a sustainable lifestyle when a lot of the most popular places to shop for clothes use sweat shops, harmful dyes, and...
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Sustainable Living for Dorm Dwellers
You may think that as a college student there isn’t much you can do to work towards sustainability. However, there are many steps you can...
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The Positives of Plants and People: Why Plants are the Perfect Pets for College
You don’t have to be an environmental science major or a tree hugger to have plants in your dorm room. Plants are a crucial part of the...
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Eating at Eden Hall
Not only is Eden Hall packed with all sorts of blooming opportunities, it already has a fantastic meal system. Eating lunch on this small...
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How It All Came About – An Insider’s Take on the History of Eden Hall
Not only is Eden Hall an amazing campus promoting sustainability, it also has a lot of history behind it. This history is often over looked...
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4 Plants Guaranteed to Be Found at Eden Hall’s Campus
1. Rain Garden These lovely bouquets of shrubbery and other various plants aren’t just for aesthetic pleasure, they also prevent flooding...
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The Life of a Sustainability Student at Chatham
You may have heard about the fast growing major for college students across the U.S.: Sustainability. When most people hear this, they...
