Archives for 2019

Garlic has greatly affected the Chinese economy for centuries, and we can expect it to for many years to come.  Although garlic most likely did not originate from China, its first recorded cultivation and use dates back to 2000 BC, when the Chinese first began using it to preserve foods and treat indigestion.  China became the largest global exporter of garlic in the late … [Read more...] about Flipping Garlic

As all of us Trojans gear up for spring break next week, there is excitement in the air along with animated discussion of who’s doing what. For me, I have the great honor and pleasure to be traveling to Thailand's renowned cities Bangkok and Chiang Mai through a fully-funded scholarship with the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism (thank you to prosperous … [Read more...] about Extra! Extra! Read All About It!

Since its literary emergence in 1972, the concept of ‘sustainability’ has been a key point in any and almost every conversation regarding climate change. Unfortunately, the fact that there has been little significant, widespread progress in addressing Earth’s rapid warming since then can be correlated to the term’s widespread use as an end-all objective; how can tangible change … [Read more...] about What’s in a name?: defining ‘Sustainability’

The world is full of wide-reaching nonprofits, new social enterprises, and global leaders. Organizations such as Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch serve as watchdogs for the world, scouring nations for human rights violations and crimes against humanity. However, as valuable as these expansive organizations are, it would be a shame to forget or overlook the … [Read more...] about School on Wheels