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Opinion: The Importance of Wind Power

(10/26/20 2:00pm)

On Aug. 13, Donald Trump visited the Royal Dutch Shell’s Petrochemical Complex in Pennsylvania to give a speech about energy. While there, he claimed that wind power destroys property and “kills all the birds”. He then went on to say that “Someday, the environmentalists are gonna tell us what’s going on with that,” so as an environmentalist I took it upon myself to accept his challenge and examine this claim. 



Pass the Tofu-rky: Plant-Based Holiday Menu and Inspiration!

(11/09/20 3:00pm)

As we near the end of a tumultuous and challenging year, many of us are looking forward to the comfort of the holidays and enjoying special traditions. However, the environmental implications of the foods that make it onto our table can leave us wondering about ways to make Thanksgiving dinner a bit more sustainable. No matter what diet or lifestyle you follow, choosing to swap out a few Thanksgiving classics with plant-based alternatives can have a positive impact on the environment. 



Quarantine Sanity: Figuring Out YOUR Balance

(11/05/20 2:00pm)

Hi again, guys!! It’s been so much fun writing two posts now for GreenHawks Media each month this semester, especially because I am writing about very different, but intertwined and related, topics: ~quarantine sanity~ and sustainable shopping/eating. I am especially excited because this week is perfectly fitting for a ~quarantine sanity~ activity due to the anxiety and stress that I am sure a lot of you are feeling as you try to balance the election’s insanity with keeping up in school, work and other obligations. Finding balance feels particularly tense and difficult this week, making it all the more evident how beneficial it is to be mindful and intentional of finding balance in our everyday lives. 


What a COVID Christmas Might Look Like- and What It Could Do To the Environment

(11/04/20 3:00pm)

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but in 2020, that almost seems impossible. Still, either out of habit or hope, many people have already begun buying gifts for the coming holiday season. But in the midst of this unprecedented historical moment, we should ask ourselves: what exactly will the season of giving look like?



The Effects of Air Pollution on Brain Activity

(11/02/20 3:00pm)

According to the World Health Organization, there are 4.2 million deaths worldwide caused by air pollution. More than 90 percent of the world’s population is breathing in unhealthy air on a daily basis. We often hear about how human pollution is affecting Earth, causing climate change and global warming, and how this will affect the next generation. New studies, detailed below, show that the quality of air you breathe in is not only affecting your lungs and respiratory system, but is now affecting your brain function. 


Responsibility in Local Recycling

(10/30/20 1:00pm)

The City of Oxford uses Rumpke as its source for disposing trash and outsourcing recycling. Recyclables can range from normal household goods to Christmas trees and leaf pickups. If you are looking for drop-off options, you should check behind Miami University Police Station or even behind Oxford’s TJ Maxx. Between the storage materials used at move-in to all the packages received by the end of a semester, it’s important that you know where your disposed items are going.


Autumn is Here

(10/29/20 1:00pm)

Autumn is here, and Mother Nature is making sure that we know it! The ground is peppered with the fallen leaves from trees that don gorgeous warm tones. Autumn has also brought along with it more than a few cold and dreary days, which I’ll have to admit I wasn’t too eager to welcome. However, past the soggy shoes and the temperatures that chap your lips, it is possible to catch a glimpse of the little treasures that even the grayest of days leave for us to discover. I went on a walk one rainy morning and was able to capture some of these moments for myself, and now I am glad to share them with you! Happy autumn, everyone!




You Had Me at 'Farmers Market'

(10/22/20 1:28pm)

Last time, in my ~Quarantine Sanity~ piece I wrote about journaling and how it’s a (healthy) coping mechanism that has helped me so much during the past. The other component of my MIND FOOD ‘column’ this year is all about maximizing your grocery haul in order to minimize food waste. Do you know what one of the best ways to do that is?! Grocery shopping at farmers markets. 



Making Your Screen Time a Little Greener

(10/19/20 2:00pm)

As a college student during a pandemic, I spend increasingly more time online. I spend so much time on my school days studying and taking classes on a laptop, relaxing on my phone (hello, impulsive online shopping), looking up homework help and texting classmates about my struggles. Knowing that so many other people are in similar situations, I’m so excited to share a few of my favorite environmentally-conscious apps and websites. These apps and websites help to make my numerous hours of staring at a computer and my love for online shopping friendlier to the planet, as well as make me feel a little better about my weekly screen time notifications!



Chubby Bunny Bakery: Desserts for All

(10/12/20 1:01pm)

If you’ve been around King Cafe or a campus dining hall, you’ve probably seen Chubby Bunny treats, from muffins to pumpkin bars to cookies! These bakery items are perfect for the holiday season and are made special for those with allergies. I had the privilege of interviewing the owner of the company to get an inside look at her mission and motivation for these delicious treats.


It's Time We Talk About Disposable Masks

(10/09/20 1:00pm)

Sunday, Oct. 13 will mark seven months since the World Health Organization labelled COVID-19 as a pandemic. Despite the despairing headlines that permeate every website and social media platform, it would be remiss of us not to acknowledge some victories, no matter how small. One such victor stands out: the environment. While we lamented being trapped indoors, the outdoors celebrated and thrived. Improved air quality, less beach pollution, even animals roaming in deserted city streets - these small and unexpected shifts, though somewhat diminished as society has slowly begun to reopen, gave the environment a break from dealing with human interference. However, a new concern has started to emerge as we return to old habits: what happens to all these disposable masks?


Quarantine Sanity: Journaling

(10/08/20 1:00pm)

In case you didn’t read my last post, which was a prelude to my content for the semester, I plan to contribute a ~Quarantine Sanity~ piece each month, which will focus on our mental health by providing versatile mechanisms/habits/activities that you are able to do during this time for YOU. With that said, I am so excited because my first ~quarantine sanity~ activity is journaling, a (healthy) coping mechanism that was my saving grace throughout the six months I spent at home earlier this year.