Commentary
100 Ways to Make Ripples
We’re celebrating our 100th column with 100 ways to make ripples in the world!
Let's See Where This Goes
The other day I was in the bathroom at the grocery store, and it struck me that we don’t have any problem performing the basest of our bodily functions in the company of perfect strangers, but we have a problem looking another person in the eyes and saying hello.
Privacy In The Age of Information
The latest scandal to rock Hollywood hit the internet a couple of days ago.
Quiver Me Timbers
Dear Michelle Duggar,
When the Fayetteville City Council was considering the anti-discrimination bill, you recorded a robo-call message that tried to scare people into thinking that transgender individuals were out to molest children.
Fayetteville Anti-Discrimination Order Passes
According to Nick Brothers’ article in the Aug. 21 issue of the “Free Weekly,” Associate Professor Laurent Sacharoff of the U of A School of Law cited history at the
Intentional Eating
Many different kinds of diets can be done intentionally. There are a variety of awesome reasons for people to choose a sustainable omnivorous, vegetarian, vegan or any number of other diets. A few arguments, however, promote ignorance rather than intentional eating.
Death of a Stigma
If there’s one good thing that the death of Robin Williams has brought about, it’s that people are discussing suicide and depression.
Studying Sustainability Locally and Abroad
The University of Arkansas offers classes and minors in various fields related to sustainability. Students can study watersheds, ecology, plants, sustainable agriculture, geology and much more.
DIY Kitchen Composter
To save money, you can build your own kitchen composter that fits under the kitchen counter!
'Invisible Disabilities' Deserve Attention, Care, Support
Aug. 30, CNN did a story on addiction to pain killers. But they did not report the other side of this dilemma – those of us who have “invisible disabilities” (Fibromyalgia, Interstitial Cystitis, and others), that must take pain medication just to live a somewhat normal life. We are left, friends label us for “using” when the complete opposite is true.