Sand, blistering winds, extreme heat…cement, high-rises, traffic….Deserts
Think of a desert, now think of a city… I can guarantee when you visualize both they look very different. But in many regions of Pittsburgh, deserts exist. These deserts […]
Think of a desert, now think of a city… I can guarantee when you visualize both they look very different. But in many regions of Pittsburgh, deserts exist. These deserts […]
As access to cultivatable land becomes increasingly constrained due to overpopulation and urbanization, new technologies are positioning indoor agriculture as a viable and sustainable way to produce food now and […]
by: Terrie Musser & Elly Helgen With the current threat of climate change and a fear of decreased resources, many individuals are looking for ways to become self-sufficient and include […]
Journalism major Mike Schroeder recalls his friend’s journey “off the grid” and some of the problems we don’t always consider.
By Leiba Estrin What is Kosher? Kosher is a spiritual diet. The laws regarding kosher are outlined in the Torah (Hebrew Bible). The kosher diet operates off the principle that […]
You walk into Giant Eagle and grab a package of Philadelphia Cream Cheese, only to find out that the company that produces the savory bagel spread you have been purchasing […]
As a subscriber to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette with a mother who finds its necessary to cut out every news article that aligns with my interest, I was first introduced to […]
Photo from suschool.org.uk On Friday May 10th, Chatham University’s Center for Entrepreneurship held their monthly installment of the breakfast series. This installment focused on the food, the business of […]
Written by Leiba Estrin Following the sixties’ hippie movement, a new counterculture emerged, inspired by the sixties era. But instead of eliciting admiring looks and words of praise […]
Upon entering Chatham University’s Athletic and Fitness center this past weekend, May 4th, I was overwhelmed by the amount of tables set up by local organizations and food vendors. Being […]