Holidays are something everyone is always looking forward to, especially this year. I was joined by many others with the excitement and thrill of the holiday season, mostly consisting of the fact this “special” year is ending soon. The holidays not only signify the culmination of yet another calendar year, but it also means it’s […]
As global warming only increases, most people’s concerns grow as well. In reality, concerns are valid, more so with the fashion world. Fashion production causes ten percent of carbon emissions. Added up to that, eighty-five percent of textiles end up in landfills at the end of the year. Hence why the fast fashion versus ethical […]
On March 24th, almost ten days after the announcement of the designer’s COVID-19 diagnosis, Jenny Polanco, aged 62, was pronounced dead due to complications of the virus. She had contracted COVID from a recent trip to Madrid due to work-related reasons, at a stage when little was known about the virus. In a tribute to […]
“ Women’s March is committed to dismantling systems of oppression through nonviolent resistance and building inclusive structures guided by self-determination, dignity and respect. “ – Mission, the Women’s March website. On January 18th, a non-violent movement took place in the streets of Washington, D.C. The annual women’s march happened a few weeks ago in its […]
Simply put, a solar panel works by allowing photons, or particles of light, to knock electrons free from atoms, generating a flow of electricity. Solar panels actually comprise many, smaller units called photovoltaic cells. (Photovoltaic simply means they convert sunlight into electricity.) Why is this good for us? (1) It is a renewable source of […]
Upon DC Comics’s “Joker” most recent success on the global box office (which had a whopping $93.5 million on its opening weekend, defeating Marvel’s “Venom” who had its own record-breaking success) we can’t help but notice these two box office giants have a thing in common: audience ratings. Before I get to my point, you […]
