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Why This Teen Shifted to Thrifting and Why You Should Too

As a minimum-wage working high school student, when I discovered the world of secondhand clothing, I felt what could only be considered pure bliss. It’s cheap, better for the environment, and has a story behind it - what more could you want! However, as I greedily grabbed nearly everything I could get my hands on, I was warned about the ethical concerns related to thrift shopping. Why should I,…

By Brooke Schatz Opinion

Environmental Science Science

The Impact of Connecticut River’s Hydroelectric Facilities on Local Ecolife

Connecticut River https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connecticut_River The Connecticut River has been serving as a major source of Hydroelectric energy for local regions in the states of Massachusetts and Connecticut since the 20th century. In late 2012, many facilities producing energy within the Connecticut River began the process of reliscencing, where they take in the concerns and thoughts of the general public and apply them through a refurbished contract about their uses with…

By Xiaotong Environmental Science, Science

Creative writing Writing

Ruins

https://www.maxpixel.net/Archaeological-Site-Columnar-Ruins-Ancient-3752038Archaeological Site Columnar Ruins Ancient The ruins talk. You can hear the echoes of ancient knights in their noises, never a language, but something universally understood: laughter, snarling, taunting, and if that doesn’t get the message across, their tone communicates everything you need to know. You hear the echoes of their past grandeur, every single rock glued into a tall and imposing structure the likes of which you cannot…

By Christie Wang Creative writing, Writing