The most decorated and successful Olympian of all time, Michael Phelps has seemingly done it all and he’s only 33 years old. He holds the record for most medals by an Olympian with 28, and also has the most gold medals with 23. At the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics, he won eight gold medals, breaking the 36-year-old record held by fellow swimmer Mark Spitz for most … [Read more...] about Michael Phelps Foundation
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What’s in a name?: defining ‘Sustainability’
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’
School on Wheels
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
Vietnamese History Through Pho
As popular as pho is today, restaurant-goers have little idea about its complex history, which almost directly reflects Vietnamese history during the last century. However, pho tells a story of fierce Vietnamese survival with three distinct chapters, specifically French colonization, civil war, and globalization. Before French colonization, Vietnamese people ate … [Read more...] about Vietnamese History Through Pho
Grand Slam Off the Court
Already heralded by many as one of the most decorated athletes of all time, Serena Williams is a role model to many women around the world. With 23 Grand Slam victories, she has the second most, regardless of gender. She sits one victory away from tying Margaret Court for the most. She has been a champion for gender equality since she entered the tennis scene in … [Read more...] about Grand Slam Off the Court