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“I wish I could buy all organic but I just don’t have the money for that.” It’s a common sentiment heard in my house when grocery shopping time rolls around. As college students, we just do not have the disposable income to spend on buying the most environmentally sustainable food. Being a conscious shopper takes a lot of time, which we also do not have a lot of, as we are involved in a lot more activities than just classes such as RDG, Greek Life, work and other extracurricular activities....

At Puget Sound, anyone can join the University’s Debate Team. But to junior debaters Austin Brittenham and CJ Queirolo, it is clear that privilege still frequently dictates who can or cannot be successful in competitions. So when they debate, they push the boundaries of the status quo. On Feb. 21 and 22, the University hosted District Qualifiers for the National Debate Tournament in Wyatt Hall. Schools from throughout the Pacific Northwest attended to compete; Brittenham and Queirolo represented Puget Sound. The issue at hand was whether or not the United...

This column seeks to provide key spots on the map for those with adventurous spirits to get out of the school bubble and explore this amazing town we call home. Please direct all comments, complaints and suggestions/requests to trailfeatures@pugetsound.edu. Boutiques are great for finding tidbits from a variety of local artists but Naarah McDonald of Revisioned strives to go far beyond that. Her mission is to re-educate people in purchasing local, not just to support the artists, but to better understand and appreciate the quality of craftsmanship that goes into...

While sexual assault, misconduct, and harassment have always been a part of the conversations on college campuses (sometimes in good ways and sometimes not), this year there has been a venerable explosion of coverage around the nation on this topic. Not to be left out of the conversation, Puget Sound students have taken up the call and have been asking, demanding, and shining the spotlight on these issues and what the campus has been doing or not doing. The culmination of these conversations were the Speak Up! forums. These talks...

Edward Jones believes that every single person in the world should meditate. His reason to believe this is simple; it has helped him change his entire perspective. Life as a college student can be extremely stressful. Many students have heard of the practice of meditation, but few have actually participated in it. I spoke with Ven. Jo Jo, a monk who teaches a meditation class on campus every Tuesday evening about his advice for college students. He answered with one word: meditation. “Stop and breathe and relax,” Jo Jo said,...

When we think about investing, we imagine the New York Stock Exchange, a whirlwind of people shouting about points, a scene out of the movie Trading Places with Eddie Murphy. Most students think of investing as something that they will do much later in their lives. Perhaps some students don’t think about investing at all. However, investing is a great way to save up for the future. First and foremost what is investing? Investing is essentially using money or capital you have and giving it to an organization or project...

How do students choose what food they eat? Do they think about the origin of that food: where it was grown, the farmer who grew it, and the politics behind the food? Food Justice may not be a topic on the mind of the average college student, but it is one that should be considered, as it affects every individual. And, for those particularly interested in exploring and contributing to food justice, there are opportunities right here on campus to participate. Emelie Peine, Assistant Professor of IPE, lead an engaging...

On Nov. 6, students had the opportunity to not only familiarize themselves with the policy and procedure regarding harassment and sexual misconduct, but to give constructive feed back to what they saw as issues on the topic as well. Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean Students Mike Segawa reminded attendees that though he was proud of where our campus was on this topic, he also strongly believed that that we needed change. The meeting began with a welcome from some key figures on campus that represent students and faculty...