UN releases landmark climate change report

UN releases landmark climate change report

BY VIVIAN LIVESAY ’21

Two weeks ago, the United Nations released a landmark report on the near future effects of climate change. According to an article published in the New York Times, the study predicts that, with its current trajectory, the planet will experience an overall temperature increase of 2.7 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by 2040, and possibly sooner. While many climate scientists previously assumed that the most devastating effects of climate change would not occur until the planet’s temperature reached 3.6 degrees above pre-industrial levels, this study suggests that these effects will occur with a 2.7 degree increase.

Lower lake goose injured by arrow, remains impaled

Lower lake goose injured by arrow, remains impaled

BY CHEYENNE ELLIS ’21

Community members spotted a goose with an arrow in its body on Lower Lake on Friday, Oct. 19. Reports state that the arrow pierced all the way through the goose’s body. Many students saw the injured goose and both Campus Police and the South Hadley Police Department were contacted.

South Hadley instates ban on single-use plastic bags

South Hadley instates ban on single-use plastic bags

BY FIONA HINDS ’21

The town of South Hadley initiated a ban on singleuse plastic bags in July 2018, according to the Daily Hampshire Gazette. Stores throughout the town have transitioned to offering only paper, compostable, biodegradable or reusable bags. Voters approved this plan during the April 2017 town election with a vote of 921 infavor and 552 against. As of October 2018, 85 towns across Massachusetts, including Amherst and Northampton, have implemented plastic bag regulations.

New genetically modified mosquito species created to combat malaria

New genetically modified mosquito species created to combat malaria

BY VIVIAN LIVESAY ’21

A team of biologists at the Imperial College London have created genetically engineered mosquitoes that they believe could eliminate malaria by targeting a disease-carrying mosquito species, specifically Anopheles gambiae, which is native to sub-Saharan Africa.

Never Fear: Self-care

BY TEAGAN WEBB ’19

Given the testimony of Christine Blasey Ford during the hearings for Supreme Court justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh this week, I have had trouble feeling sex positive. I know many others have found this disturbing news distracting and re-traumatizing. I don’t feel like it’s appropriate or genuine this week to talk about how to have satisfying sex. This week, I’d like to discuss self-protection and self-care.

Feature: Miller Worley Center for the Environment

Feature: Miller Worley Center for the Environment

BY TESS REMICK ’21

Since 1837, Mount Holyoke College has provided resources to students interested in science and engineering, fields in which women make up less than a third of the population, according to the Miller Worley Center website. Nearly 30 percent of Mount Holyoke students major in STEM fields; this is significantly higher than the number of women who study these subjects at comparable coeducational institutions.

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