Becoming a vegetarian

College can be one of the most exciting moments of one’s life. It is most people’s first time finally gaining some independence, meeting new people and trying new things. Because of this, a lot of people feel the desire to reinvent themselves and start to see themselves change. There are various ways in which people […]

Don’t be ableist this Autism Awareness Month: Don’t support Autism Speaks

With April comes Autism Awareness Month, and although this started out with good intentions, many of the awareness practices have actually become more harmful than beneficial to this community.  Many of the organizations centered around helping those on the autism spectrum have actually been extremely ableist, the biggest perpetrator being the organization Autism Speaks.  There […]

Clean beauty labels for beginners

Many times, we hear news that certain beauty and health brands we are using are unsafe or unethical — but what does that really mean? In many cases, we see a bunny sticker or labels such as “cruelty-free” or “not tested on animals” as indicators that the brand is using ethical protocols in the production […]

Celebrities during the pandemic

Celebrities need to be more careful with what they post, now more than ever. Since quarantine has begun, there have been a slew of celebrities getting heat because they are posting vacation and party pictures while the pandemic is going on, and rightfully so. I understand that they have certain opportunities where they can afford […]