Divestment Day Walk Out

Divestment Day Walk Out

Global Divestment Day saw protests on college campuses around the nation demand that universities cut their financial ties to the fossil fuel industry. Mount Holyoke’s own Climate Justice Coalition hosted a walk-out and rally, with assistance from Sunrise South Hadley, on Thursday, Feb. 13.

Health care fundraisers on GoFundMe are under scrutiny for inability to address significant gaps in coverage

Health care fundraisers on GoFundMe are under scrutiny for inability to address significant gaps in coverage

On Feb. 25, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), a current candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, tweeted a video slideshow of pictures of Boyle and a short summary of his story. Boyle died in February 2017, after his Go-FundMe campaign to pay for “a month’s supply of insulin” fell 50 dollars short of its 750 dollar target. Boyle was unable to afford these supplies and died as a result.

The Violence of Inequality Report 

The Violence of Inequality Report 

Climate change is making the world more dangerous, and will come with several long-term side effects. According to the United Nations (UN), there are likely to be about 250,000 climate-related deaths per year between 2030 and 2050 at the current rate of change.

Rising Oceans and Opening Curtains

Rising Oceans and Opening Curtains

Environmental art took to the theater on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 7 and 8, in Chapin Auditorium. Project: Theatre, in collaboration with Sunrise Movement South Hadley, presented “The Student Body: Climate Action Play Showcase.” The showcase drew an audience from across the campus community, including students and professors, to soak in four student-written climate change-themed plays.

How to Stay Green in All the Pink

How to Stay Green in All the Pink

Valentine’s Day is often criticized for its materialistic nature, asmillions of single-use gifts are purchased for the holiday every year. However, there are plenty of ways to have a more sustainable Valentines Day. Keep reading for a list of sustainable gift ideas.

New faster 5G network garners excitement and concern

New faster 5G network garners excitement and concern

During this year’s Super Bowl, T-Mobile announced the rollout of its new 5G cellular network. The commercial claimed that “T-Mobile’s 5G works inside and out.” It’s a vague statement; the commercial mainly just told audiences that 5G exists, and that T-Mobile has it.

Mount Holyoke’s “Be Well” hosts focus group on opioid education

Mount Holyoke’s “Be Well” initiative hosted a fo- cus group on opioids on Feb. 8. AmeriCorps Volunteer in Service to America (VISTA) Lucy Bolognese ’18 and Hampshire alum Charlie Hailey, a VISTA Community Opioid Epidemic Specialist, led the group. The pair cited their mission as an assessment of what college students already know about opioids and how they can more effectively disseminate information on the dangerous painkillers.

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