By Ashley B. Greenblat Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the first female faculty member to be tenured at Columbia Law School, the second woman to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States, and was a trailblazer for women’s rights and gender equality. But what you may not know about RBG is that her strength wasn’t limited…
By: Michelle Garrett Halloween is an especially nostalgic time of year. As the seasons change, the anticipation of the Fall, and more importantly Halloween, conjures up memories of pumpkins, apple picking, crisp autumn air, a night when the moon shines brighter, and for many, a chance to play dress-up and be a kid again. To help get the family in the…
A new generation of parents are recognising the importance of getting kids interested in taking care of the planet from the get-go. The key? Making green living a way of family life. Little ones model their behaviour on what they see their parents do, so it can make a big impact if you explain the reasons why you recycle or…
Easy Southwestern Veggie Wraps Recipe Courtesy of Taste of Home I developed this recipe when corn was in the farmer’s market and big, red, juicy tomatoes were in my garden. To make this wrap light and healthy, I use fat-free sour cream, whole grain tortillas and brown rice. Although it’s vegetarian by nature, change it up with a large chicken…
By Aimee Lewis In a remote village in Pakistan’s Chitral Valley, about 1500 meters above sea level, wi-fi is intermittent. It is among these mountains bordering Afghanistan that Karishma Ali is changing lives — and trying to tell her story despite technological difficulties. It is a world away, says Ali, from the capital Islamabad, where she would have spent most…
By Carly Drake, North Central College and Diane Bruce Anstine, North Central College Researchers have studied college students’ mental health for decades. Even in the 1920s, it was clear that the many stresses of higher education – like academic demands, post-graduation plans and financial concerns – wear on students. This stress can incite new mental health concerns and worsen existing ones, such as anxiety and depression. Sleep…
By Luke Herold The Southern California Women in Bio chapter, which includes Del Mar residents in leadership positions, has been using its programs to help more women advance in bioscience-related fields. Women in Bio was founded in 2002 to help female entrepreneurs and executives in the greater Washington, D.C., area. It has since expanded to 13 chapters with approximately 3,000…
It’s a boring afternoon. You’re tired after class, and all you want to do is curl up with Netflix and a bowl of cereal. But you really should study, and you know it. It’s just that you just don’t feel like it at all. Maybe you have a project that’s due soon, a paper to write, or a test coming up.…
The GC4W University Webinar Series is an exciting opportunity for you to learn new skills and leadership tactics from successful entrepreneurs and leading practitioners on more ways to create a successful sustainable business, to rediscover your personal strength, and to increase your growth potential. About the gc4w university upcoming webinar scheduled this Saturday, October 17th, 2020 at 11 am est. Being a resilient…
By Je Banach The stories we tell play a major role in determining our health and wellness, as individuals and as a collective. Public narratives around chronic illness shape our healthcare system and determine everything from funding for research programs and availability of treatments to protections for the disabled and the day-to-day experiences of those who are ill. Erin Berman, a former…
