The full moon and its effect on furries. What is happening in the Wheaton Woods?

Delia O'Toole There has been speculation of suspicious meetups in the woods surrounding the Wheaton College (MA) campus. At the beginning of the 2024 fall semester, reports of intense and loud howling began to file into the Norton Police Department's office.  A Police Statement was released in December after immense pressure from Norton citizens looking …

Beauty Standards, Marie Antoinette, and Makeup: The Changes Over Time in the Cosmetic Industry

There is no winning in the beauty and cosmetics industry. Like everything in life, it is ridiculed and judged regardless of how long it has been around.  Cosmetics have been around for thousands of years. Although the industry in the past certainly does not know how it is today, cosmetics still remain a staple within …

Digital Discourse Tangled in Cancel Culture

Delia O'Toole Communication is highly complex and can be very tricky. It looks different to everyone, and one’s personal perception plays a big role when it comes down to it. This behavior is similar both online and offline. The several types of interactive dimensions of online communication are known as Digital Discourse.  What is interesting …

Freedom of Speech in America

Delia O'Toole For those of you who are like me and are not history buffs, this is my attempt to simplify the making of American government:  The Revolutionary War declared America’s freedom from British rule in 1776. This marked the birth of America as a new nation and the beginning of a new and (hopefully) …

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 …