Candy land legacy in my grandparents’ kitchen

Audrey Novinger • December 20, 2019

Families have many unique ways to celebrate the holidays. Making rock candy is one way my cousins and I celebrate with my grandparents.

That’s trash: hidden potential in everyday garbage

Audrey Novinger • November 25, 2019

Commonplace items often end up in landfills, but could be repurposed, or upcycled, instead. The upcycling process eliminates waste and transforms old objects into unique treasures.

Modern mindsets aim to prevent history from repeating

Audrey Novinger • November 22, 2019

Since the Industrial Revolution progress has marched forward as fast as fossil fuels allows, and human actions can force damaging climate shifts.

Unplugged: taking breaks improves health

Audrey Novinger • November 19, 2019

A stack of papers. An empty coffee mug. The flourescent light of a computer screen at 10:30 p.m. That half-completed to-do list sitting on the edge of a desk. While it can be difficult to squeeze in breaks during a busy day, downtime is crucial to maintaining overall health, according to Mayo Clinic. 

Consumers should take into account companies’ political practices

Audrey Novinger • October 4, 2019

As a minor who has yet to gain her right to vote in elections and on issues of interest, I often feel powerless to generate change in the face of situations with which I disagree. Fortunately, the ballot...