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…

Why I won’t be shopping with Urban Outfitters Inc.

{Original Image} By now, I’m sure you’ve already heard about the leaking of private pictures of celebrities. Many people (including fellow celebrities) have already made several videos and articles taking a stance against the issue, so that’s not what I’m here to talk to you about today. (CNN covers Jennifer Lawrence’s rebuttal against hacked photos.) Today, I’m here…

HeForShe: Emma Watson’s moving UN speech

The event that has been creating waves in the media is Emma Watson’s speech to initiate the HeForShe campaign for gender equality. The UN Goodwill Ambassador received a standing ovation for the address inviting men and boys to join the movement. Here is a link to the powerful speech. “A feminist is anyone who recognizes…

Mesh networks: Changing things on a startlingly global scale

In the midst of pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, a new mode of wireless communication is rising to prominence. Mesh networks, “off-the-grid” communication systems that don’t require cellular or Internet connections, have become the go-to for the hundreds of thousands of students participating in the recent rallies. Within the most popular existing network arrangements, there…

The Aftermath of Scotland’s Failed Referendum

    The cheers and encouragement for Scotland subsided on the morning of Friday, September 19th, as the results for their independence referendum was announced. With  44.7% of votes saying yes to independence and 55.3% going against, Scotland’s dream of independence was crushed one again by indecisiveness. The referendum was held to decide whether or not…

Guardians of the Galaxy movie review

Guardians of the Galaxy is directed by James Gunn, and it starts Chris Patt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Batista and Vin Diesel. In the movie, Peter Quinn finds himself part of a bounty hunt after stealing an orb wanted by Ronan, a bounty hunter with ambitions that threaten the entire universe. To survive, he joins Rocket, a tech…