Written by Shannon Hansen Photos by Shannon Hansen “Our culture really relies on celebrities — we trust them,” Rick Erkeneff, chairman of the South Orange County chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, said. “They sell us everything from toothpaste to makeup to you name it. They’re selling us products and we trust and believe them. So, when a celebrity gets behind the … [Read more...] about The Impact of Celebrity Endorsements on Environmental Causes: How Much of a Difference Do They Really Make?
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Faith in the Environment: All Is Good
Photo Courtesy of Tim Horton Genesis 1:1-25 describes the creation of the world as told by the Bible. As God created the world, starting with darkness to light, water to land, it is written that: “The land produced vegetation … and all the creatures that move along the ground according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good.” (NIV) The Bible tells … [Read more...] about Faith in the Environment: All Is Good
Humans of the Caf: Students Reveal Their Stories
Photos Courtesy of Lizzy LeBleu"I felt pushed to expand my world in a way I wasn't getting, it felt like a bubble at first, but I really feel like I have a community here," Lizzy LeBleu said.She was sitting facing the glass doors, with her earphones in, but took one out to greet her friend as she approached the table. After they exchanged a “Have a good day,” she … [Read more...] about Humans of the Caf: Students Reveal Their Stories
Central Gardens Support Community
Graphic by Nate BartonI'm not entirely sure where I fall on the transcendental spectrum, though I think that it's safe to safe that I'm somewhere in between Larry Bell and Thoreau. I recycle and try to carpool, but I am admittedly not nearly as eco-friendly as I probably should be in this day and age. I appreciate it when I am provided, by means of education, ways in which to … [Read more...] about Central Gardens Support Community
