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Thursday, November 21, 2024

Column

An environmentalist’s guide to Biden’s cabinet

President-elect Joe Biden has yet to announce several key environmental positions which will show how seriously he intends to take the climate crisis With a...

EPA reapproves use of dangerous pesticide

Atrazine, a possible carcinogen and endocrine disruptor, is one of the most commonly used weed killers in the U.S. From recent findings suggesting that COVID-19...

Environmental voters were crucial to Biden’s victory

Historically, the environment has taken a back seat to many other issues in national politics, but 2020 has not been an ordinary year The election....

Strict diets can deprive us of our happiness and health

We need to focus on loving and listening to our bodies when it comes to our diet In the U.S., diet culture began in the...

A recent massive bird die out calls into question the balance of water management in California

Nestled in Northern reaches of California, Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge is not always on the forefront of water conservationists’ minds  On the Oregon border...

We should look at beauty labels the same way we do food labels

 Knowing the intentions behind the products we consume is necessary to living a healthy lifestyle From a young age, I was taught to pay attention...

Trump Administration is trying to raise Shasta Dam, again

The Bureau of Reclamation has tried to push through a proposal to raise the Shasta Dam many times over the past decade, despite its...

Drilling is bad, actually

Gov. Newsom recently issued an executive order outlining a ban on the sale of fossil fuels by 2035, but is this enough? Newsom’s administration...

Wear a mask: the dangers of politicizing healthcare and safety are taking lives

Masks protect the health of you and those around you The current political climate of our country has been one of the many contributing factors...

The race for 2024 is already on

The groundwork is being laid for an election that will determine the future of both major political parties — and America In the world of...

Only through film can Russia’s soul be captured

A glance at Russian cinema unveils a nation that is both honest and misunderstood From the early experimental days of silent films to the needless...

Who is the voice of our generation?

Picking just one would be a disservice to the uniqueness of our generation  As our generation grows older, we often reminisce about the past. Even...

Comfort food: Solve your problems by eating them

Have your cake, eat it too Nothing is more comforting than a strong cup of coffee on a bad day. Although most people wouldn’t call...

Tragedy plus time equals comedy, but how soon is too soon?

Exploring whether “humor” is still “funny” in midst of pandemic Over these last two months — excuse me, first two months — of “attending” virtual...

Retail therapy doesn’t have to be an oxymoron

It can provide the creative stimulation we need to move forward To many, retail therapy means one of two things — either a “treat...