Vegetarianism, tied to the Green Movement
My junior year of high school, I went on a vegetarian kick that lasted about 4 months. I had been eating meat without question my whole life: what prompted the change? It wasn’t quite for animals’...
View ArticleMount Rainier National Park
Mount Rainier National Park Location: Washington Why Visit? Extremely unique landscape, and the (good) chance of catching a glimpse of Mt. Rainier! Most people don’t recognize the gem that is Mount...
View ArticleWe’re going to Peru! Tambopata National Reserve
As some of you know, I am traveling to Peru over Spring Break with an honors service learning course (HONOR 493H) through Penn State Harrisburg. We will be visiting for a total of ten days: four of...
View ArticleReflection on the Deliberation “50 Shades of Consent”
I thoroughly enjoyed attending Dr. Miles’s other section’s deliberation, 50 Shades of Consent. Although the topic of sexual assault is a bit bleak, it is still worth discussing. I did my multimedia...
View ArticleLEED Certified and Green Buildings
Thoughts about my high school campus popped into my head the other day. I remember passing a plaque every time I would walk through the doors of Rowe Hall that read, “LEED Certified Building”. I knew...
View ArticleGreat Sand Dunes National Park and Reserve
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Reserve Location: Alamosa County, Colorado, in the San Luis Valley (4 hours south of Denver) Established: As a monument, March 17th, 1932. As a Park, September 13th,...
View ArticleYellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park Location: Mainly Wyoming, but also Montana and Idaho Established: 1872- America’s first National Park! Why Visit: Rockin’ geyers and other geologic features, Old Faithful!,...
View ArticleThe Advantages and Disadvantages of Marine Energy
“Sustainability” is a buzzword that surrounds today’s environmental practices. When it comes to changing consumer habits, the proper disposal of waste, building new apartment complexes, and talking...
View ArticleFuture National Parks: Where to next?
For this last week of passion blogging, I’d like to take a look at a National Park that I haven’t experienced yet but hope to visit in my lifetime. Sometimes I feel like I’ve seen a lot that this...
View ArticleCI Environment: Opinions wanted on the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
The other day, in oceanography class, we watched a documentary on the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, also commonly referred to as the BP oil spill that occurred back in 2010. I was a freshman in high...
View ArticleThoughts on the Leadership of Being a TA
Even with the title of “Sophomore Teaching Assistant” for Leadership JumpStart, I feel like a student all over again. I’m still on the journey of discovering myself as a leader, and now I have taken on...
View ArticleThoughts on Being a TA
Even with the title of “Sophomore Teaching Assistant” for Leadership JumpStart, I feel like a student all over again. I’m still on the journey of discovering myself as a leader, and now I have taken on...
View ArticleMaddie’s Introduction & Thoughts on Protected Wilderness
Hi! My name is Maddie Taylor, and I am very excited to be a part of GEOG 030 this semester. I was raised in a suburb of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I am a sophomore at University Park studying Biology...
View ArticleTAlking about Leadership
Even with the title of “Sophomore Teaching Assistant” for Leadership JumpStart, I feel like a student all over again. I’m still on the journey of discovering myself as a leader, and now I have taken on...
View ArticleBe Who You Are Trying to Promote
I think I could actually feel my brain expanding during Professor Marks’s talk Tuesday night on reciprocity. So many thoughts were flowing in and out of my brain that I felt like I barely had time to...
View ArticleA Systems Perspective on Biogas Generators
Above is my representation of a biogas system diagram. There are many facets to biogas generators, and I chose to highlight the factors of the social environment and natural environment that seemed...
View ArticleFor Goodness’ Sake
“Try your best to make goodness attractive. That’s one of the toughest assignments you’ll ever be given”. –Mister Rogers I came across this quote last week and have been thinking about it ever since....
View ArticleEthical Views
Is it more important to be a good person or to perform good acts (virtue ethics vs. action ethics)? My first thought is that action ethics dictates virtue ethics. How can I know if I am a truly good...
View ArticleGiving It The Old College Tri
Written Saturday, 9/9/15 I’ve had a long week. My first organic chemistry exam was on Monday, book-ended with an honors microbiology exam on Friday. Pack in the usual classes, extra time spent in my...
View ArticleThe Power of Communication
I’m a big believer that communication is essential to all aspects of life. Effective communication promotes efficiency, organization, and happy people. I’ve seen expedition teams fall apart in the...
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