Living on a campus as environmentally conscious as Bowdoin, where vegan and vegetarian options are consistently available, it’s hard not to consider the environmental impacts of our diet. Although I’d never been compelled to make a serious change in my diet, I was astounded the more I came to understand how my eating habits could […]
Archives for February 2019
The Chronicles of an Evil Genius: Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos
Introduction: To many, the words “Silicon Valley” might conjure up an image of a utopian society light years ahead of the rest of the world, where robotic technology controls daily life and the lavish campuses at Google and Facebook are the industry norm. The techie enclave — a conglomeration of cities mainly in San Mateo […]
Why Sushi Matters
Food is often a victim of cultural diaspora. When groups of people migrate across borders, they bring with them the flavors of home. Sushi is one of these foods, a cultural centerpiece introduced to the United States by Japanese immigrants decades ago. Not too long after its introduction into western lands, sushi underwent a period […]
The Best Candidate for the Next Superstar Two-Sport Athlete
Since the 1960s, there have been but two players that have played two of the four major American professional sports (baseball, football, basketball, hockey) at the same time: Bo Jackson and Deion Sanders. Both of whom are considered to be two of the greatest athletes ever. Since then, there have been a number of players […]