Earth Loving Minimalist By: Cheyenne Coleman

For many minimalists and voluntary ‘simplists,’ environmental concerns are at the forefront of their life choices, myself included. Until recently, I was under the assumption that most minimalists are environmentally concerned. After reading several books, only about half of the minimalists and voluntary simplists view environmental concerns as a major reason for their chosen lifestyle. Though 50% seems like a large percentage, we are in … Continue reading Earth Loving Minimalist By: Cheyenne Coleman

Politicians: Lawmakers, or Snake Oil Salesmen? By: Ryan Mau

In an election year, where almost everything that we hear is comedy gold for personalities like Trevor Noah and Stephen Colbert, a good deal is being thrown out in public that can make almost everyone cringe. Claims are put together almost as if a candidate is reaching for those small “word magnets” that you see on a refrigerator and combining them into sentences. The humorous … Continue reading Politicians: Lawmakers, or Snake Oil Salesmen? By: Ryan Mau

Protecting Relationships from Politics by Daniel Holst

If there is one universal rule of life, it is to never talk about politics or religion, yet life happens. We can’t help but to talk about both forbidden topics for they source some of our greatest passions. In this highly contentious election year for both the Republicans and the Democrats, we find ourselves engaged in these discussions, both in and out of class, over … Continue reading Protecting Relationships from Politics by Daniel Holst