Colgate University students were granted the first “snow day” in years on Monday, Feb. 17. It was a welcome respite in the middle of February, a month without scheduled breaks from classes or seasonal depression. However,...

As the threat of climate degeneration has become increasingly imminent, we consumers have been looking for minor changes to decrease our carbon footprint and minimize the amount of waste we produce in landfills. One way in which...

As you scroll through TikTok or Instagram, you might notice that the trends that dominate your feed are often short-lived, rising quickly and falling out of fashion even faster. Whether it is the “clean girl aesthetic,” defined...

Colgate University recently implemented a geothermal heating system at Bernstein Hall which exemplifies its commitment to sustainability and reducing the campus’ carbon footprint. This development is a major step in Colgate’s...

Here in rural Hamilton, N.Y., there are very few ways to get the things an average college student wants or needs. As a result, many students turn to online shopping for a convenient solution. We’ve all gotten those emails that...

A representation of personal identity, fashion is intimately intertwined with the human experience. As social values and beliefs evolve, culture and society undergo changes that are reflected in new trends. For many individuals,...

Most of us, whether during childhood or well into adulthood, have refused to eat some sort of healthy food. Whether rejecting a side salad at dinner or having a parent ‘airplane’ a forkful of broccoli into your mouth as a...

When considering sustainability initiatives on the individual level, we tend to think of inexpensive, casual behavior changes. These changes may include thrifting in place of supporting fast fashion, being more cognizant of the...

The Stanley Tumbler is today’s “it” cup. But does this recently popular alternative to disposable water bottles come at its own cost to sustainability? Thanks in part to social media, the Stanley brand’s 45-ounce “Quencher...