Isabelle Crampton — Over the years, shorelines across the world have been eroding and receding dramatically. While this is a natural process, it is greatly accelerated by human interaction with the environment, which causes a multitude of negative impacts including the submergence of occupied land and the disturbance of animals’ habitats. This makes…

Caroline Martell — Fashion styles and trends are constantly evolving, but the societal desire to fit in and follow trends doesn’t appear to be going anywhere. In fact, there has been a consistent rise in clothing production. Fast fashion companies have been a major contribution to the growth in clothing production. Between 80…

Shweta Varandani — The world has been pretty hectic the past few years. From climate issues to political protests, and of course the COVID-19 pandemic, we have all been concerned about what will happen next. …

The Virginia Youth Climate Cooperative (VAYCC) is an intersectional youth organization focused on achieving climate justice through direct action, legislative justice, education, and divestment. It is our goal to work with the people and the representatives of Virginia to fight for climate action in order to combat the ongoing climate…

Youngkin vs. McAuliffe: Virginia Must Choose Isabel Brittin While most of America won’t go to the voting booth until the 2022 midterms, Virginia has a crucial election less than a month away. …

Shweta Varandani It is important to lead by example, especially when others don’t want to. While COVID-19 will be a conversation topic for years to come, hearing about how it’s hurting our communities and people all around the world is a choice. We can avoid this by being cautious, wearing…

For Virginians every year is an election year, and 2021 is no different. With the Democratic Primary for statewide elections on June 8th and early voting underway, some candidates have been in the race for months. The field for Lieutenant Governor is especially crowded, with more than five candidates on…

Cece O’Sullivan and Lyat Melese Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are finding it increasingly difficult to celebrate Earth Day in a world absent of in-person action. Without the familiarity of community clean-ups, climate strikes, and Earth Day protests, youth are finding new, remote ways to show their support for…

Lauren Lukacs — Even if climate optimists’ greatest dreams come true, it will still be a while before the world reaches its ambitious climate goals. Humanity will have to do much more than simply reduce carbon emissions if it hopes to prevent climate disaster. The question is how. Some scientists anticipate the answer…