Savannah Hasham

Prof. Gilligan  Journalism 2.0 Weekly Blogging Assignment TOPIC: Free Speech  Freedom Of Speech On Educational Campuses  Preface:  In 1791, the First Amendment of the Constitution was adopted. With this Amendment, the United States Congress protected civil rights associated with life as an American citizen, including freedom of speech. Freedom of speech is the right to …

On Light Pollution

For twenty nights after becoming a student at Wheaton College, during not a single one did I sleep well. You may say this was to be expected, of course. As a college student, how could I think I'd find sleep so easily? With frat-boy wannabes dragging their furniture at every hour of the night, neighboring …

The Line: Balancing Ambition and Environmental Reality

How environmentally efficient is Saudi Arabia's trillion dollar idea? In the northeast corner of Saudi Arabia, a project marketed to bring lasting environmental benefits broke ground in 2021. This utopia is called The Line, and while billions of dollars and thousands of workers have already gone into it, the question remains: how environmentally friendly and …

How Does the Changing Climate Affect LeBron’s Legacy?

The NBA star has an incredible statline on the court. Can his views of climate change help his legacy? LeBron James is arguably the greatest basketball player to ever play the game. He has won four championships, a four time MVP, four time finals MVP winner, and the NBA’s all time leading scorer. The 20x …

Are Your Favorite Apps Fueling Climate Change? Overconsumption and its Effects On Our Environment

Did you know that the equivalent to a rubbish truck full of clothes ends up in landfill sites every second? This is largely due to social media platforms which have taken over the fashion and beauty industry by storm. Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest create a constant stream of fresh new looks and trends, …

Social Sustainability Impact on Environmental Sustainability

Delia O'Toole As years have progressed, sustainability has gained quite a following as a means to delay environmental decay. If you ask those around you what comes to mind when they hear the phrase: “environmental sustainability,” answers will vary. Answers may include: global warming, climate change, air pollution, light pollution, water pollution, you get the …

Taylor Swift’s Carbon Footprint: Exposing the Environmental Impact of Celebrity Private Jet Use

Taylor Swift produces the most CO2 out of any other celebrity. Over the past couple of weeks, a lot of news has spread about Taylor Swift and her frequent private jet trips. Swift produces a significant amount of carbon emissions with these flights that aren’t necessary. The use of private jets is far worse than …

The Massive Problem Holding Formula One Back From Its Carbon Neutral Ambitions

In just a week’s time, the Formula One circus will roar back into action to begin its 2024 campaign. Some of the top drivers in the world have already taken to the track for the first time in the new year with pre-season testing in Bahrain. The start of this new season will also see …

Global Warming Causing Seasons to Shift: Longer Summers and Shorter Winters

In the past few years, here in the US Northeast, every year around December I find myself asking “Are winters starting later?” and “Why do they feel like they are getting milder?” Speaking anecdotally, it seems to me that something about the winter has changed; it feels as though it starts later and is less …

The Environmental Effects of the Israel-Gaza Conflict

A digger moves rubble in Rafah, Gaza, courtesy of Said Khatib from AFP Every bomb, every plane, every tank, and every IDF soldier that is sent into Gaza has a deeply felt impact on Gaza. However, the environmental side of this conflict is often neglected due to the sheer loss of life and human tragedy. …