Editor's note: The following is the first of a reporting series on the subject of climate anxiety and young people. This work is supported by a grant from the Solutions Journalism Network, which encourages journalists to report on responses to problems. The term climate change can mean many things — a political agenda, a fact of life or a signal of impending doom. But for … [Read more...] about ‘A Scary Thought’: Community Members Wrestle with Climate Stress
Brittany Joyner is in Her Edwardian Era
Actress Brittany Joyner said she is "obsessed" with the delicate and fussy frills that come with the clothing of the Edwardian era (1901-1914). While clothing is considered vintage when it is between 20 and 100 years old, the clothing that Joyner loves is over 100 years old, meaning it is antique and incredibly delicate — making it impractical to wear. Her solution, she … [Read more...] about Brittany Joyner is in Her Edwardian Era
A Modern Twist on One of the Oldest Art Forms: Kim Bennett Makes Mosaics
Kim Bennett said she is "passionately obsessed" with the process of creating mosaic collages in a folk art technique called 'Pique Assiette,' a French term that roughly translates to “one who eats from other’s plates,” according to Cambridge Dictionary. After earning her bachelor's degree in Creative Writing, Bennett moved to California to begin her career as … [Read more...] about A Modern Twist on One of the Oldest Art Forms: Kim Bennett Makes Mosaics
Letter From the Editor
Growing up, I was lucky enough to attend a school where I took weekly art classes. Every single week from kindergarten to eighth grade, I marched in a neat line to the art classroom and worked on whatever project my incredible teacher, Ms. Rohlin, dreamed up for us that day. My classmates and I also took weekly V.A.P.A, or Visual and Performing Arts classes, where we banged … [Read more...] about Letter From the Editor
A Gentle and Wise Soul: Remembering Asha Weir
Senior Asha Weir was a pure empath with a gentle spirit and a way of loving others around her wholeheartedly while always staying present in the moment. Asha also had a creative eye — always taking pictures of the things she loved and expressing her feelings, thoughts and wisdom through her writing. “Everyone always talks about how wise she is, but I feel like it is … [Read more...] about A Gentle and Wise Soul: Remembering Asha Weir
