As the temperatures begin to drop in the Northeast, we’re transitioning into the yin season, a time for quiet introspection. Next time you’re up all night frantically finishing a paper, think about what it could be doing to your inner cycle. I know this is a lot to ask - we’re not humans, we’re just [...]

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I was chatting with a German friend of mine last night and he was going on and on about how the fate of the universe was going to be decided in 48 hours and he was going to be up all night watching the election returns along with the rest of Europe.
Come on, America. Let’s [...]

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One of the most significant factors contributing to the carbon footprint of college students these days is transportation. We all know that travel the way we’re used to it usually involves the burning of fossil fuels and the emission of carbon dioxide. Like everything else, we’ve become addicted to fast and (not always) easy travel. [...]

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A confession: I would rather be running around with the kids and getting dirty in the mud than sitting around shooting the shit with adults. Adults are boring, especially in this country. At least in most other cultures around the world, parents let their kids be kids- or more than here, at least.
The common thread [...]

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David Suzuki’s 12 year old daughter Severn speaks at the 1992 UN Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro.
16 years ago and what has changed?

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Gas crisis? Noooo. Let’s all keep driving our SUVs to buy milk from the megastore two blocks away. What? I really need that milk- and I need it quick!
My friend Isabella rows crew at Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tennessee; she won’t be having practice tomorrow.
According to so-and-so excuses and blah blah bullshit, the city of Nashville [...]

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I had put all of the finishing touches on my room, but something was still off. I didn’t know what it could be - no more ghastly white walls, my bed was finally in the perfect position, the couch felt homey in it’s little corner… So, what?
There was a man selling plants at the Amherst [...]

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I’m back in Florida. Mostly, I spend my days hanging out with my family, or scratching my head about things like why our local supermarket sells ORANGES from SOUTH AFRICA. Did I mention I’m back in FLORIDA. Yeah, who knows.
Other than that, I’m enjoying the sunshine, especially since I’m taking the big steps in getting [...]

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I have just had one of the most enchanting evenings of my life.
Russ brought the kids up to dinner today; Sue wasn’t with him and he didn’t stay. Myrtle had on a brand-new, sparkly dress. I asked her what the special occasion was and she swished her skirt around with a shy smile. Russ’ nervous, [...]

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