The throwaway epidemic

In the past few decades, humans have taken to a more sedentary lifestyle. This has not only lead to the over consumption of disposable items around the household, but has also had an impact on the amount of waste we produce. We have substituted products such as cloth diapers, plates, utensils, and more for their…

Kisses & hugs (Dean’s playlist)

There’s something special about a kiss. Now before you click away thinking, “Oh eww, he’s gonna talk about kissing or something,” it’s not like that… Ok, maybe a little. When I say that there’s something special when it comes to a kiss, I am right because compared to a hug, it takes a lot of…

Kpop: A genre?

Exo. Big Bang. Girl’s Generation. Ever heard of these? Did I just hear nos? Then perhaps you’ll find this one more familiar: Gangnam Style. As a native Korean and a hardcore fan of the Korean entertainment industry, I always take it as my duty to promote this culture. This summer, I attended the 2014 CTY…

Should water be privatized?

I was recently reading some statistics about water. Also, there were many pictures in regards to this topic that I will be posting below for all of you to see. There has been a debate surrounding this topic for a very long time, and I voiced my opinions, and pictures down below.   Should water be…

Zoos: Prison or paradise?

Our fascination with wild animals is nothing new. Since as far back as 1250 B.C., zoos have entertained millions with exotic animals behind bars, but we’re not living in the dark ages anymore. Despite claims that zoos play an important role in conservation and education, they are unnatural and inherently cruel. To put it simply, they do…