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The first paradigm shift for humankind began when man discovered and learned to control fire. At that time, we were able to evolve our cognitive activities in useful and critical ways for survival. Better nutrition allowed our ancestors to learn to communicate, form specific roles and tasks, and conquer new challenges. With even more brain … Read more
Last year, Earth Overshoot Day occurred on August 1st, 2018. Earth Overshoot Day was the date on which humans used up all of the resources that the planet Earth can sustainably replenish for the year. In other words, the demand for commodities like food, water, and oil outpaced global supply. This event may seem very … Read more
Let’s face it, in today’s day and age leaving the house without our phones, well, just doesn’t happen. Our entire lives are on our phones and they’ve become an integral part of our identity, one we would never leave behind. We all depend on our wireless, connected devices for many reasons—whether it’s to call or … Read more
Many believe that being in debt should not be given such a negative connotation as long as one can pay off the amount they owe. But what happens when people cannot repay their debts? Bad credit scores, repossession of the items one owns, and more unpleasant consequences follow failure to repay debts. One of the … Read more
Early in life, the fairer sex finds herself in a world that wishes to limit her capabilities. Society says an acceptable woman is an uneducated woman. An unquestioning woman. Outside the home, a little girl is lucky to find the tools she needs to develop into a successful adult. Unfortunately, many girls around the country … Read more
Being a college student is already tough but being a first-generation student can be even tougher. Yes, there are high expectations for you to succeed but remember you are also carving the path for others in your family. Here are four things I learned no one tells you. 1) You Need a Mentor. First and … Read more
There are many things people think of when they’re dreaming up how their future college journey will unfold. Whether that’s choosing to participate in a vast selection of clubs, joining the Greek system or taking advantage of living in a large city with many opportunities that only city living offers. But what do you do … Read more
A practical guide for building the confidence to ask for what you want. Kids Say (Ask) the “Darndest” Things As a child, I remember being the kid that “talked too much” and always felt the need to ask questions. I had this innate curiosity that always seemed to get the best of me. I’m sure … Read more
As responsibilities and stress continue barraging you on all fronts, it’s become official—you’ve stepped into adulthood. You may now identify with that stereotypical nine-to-five machine, who you swore you’d never be. But lo and behold, there’s still a chance to save yourself! There’s still a chance to embrace that spontaneous side of you that longs … Read more
It’s hard enough being an environmentalist, animal rights advocate, vegan, vegetarian, or any other “woke” individual in a society that feeds off of capitalism and a fear of change. It doesn’t help that a few times out of the year there are awkward dinners with cousins, uncles and great aunts who question your sanity and … Read more