Too Little, But Not Too Late

This is an op-ed I wrote about a year ago. Big news, on July 30, 2018 — I was fortunate enough to witness the pesticides regognition by the California Departement of Pesticide Regulation as a Toxic Air Contaminant. Take a look at why we should care — and call for a suspension of…

Gina Hervey

Jul 19, 2017

Food Desert vs Food Apartheid

There’s a new word on the street these days: food apartheid. Many argue it’s more accurate to discuss areas lacking in fresh produce, grocery stores, and affordable healthy food options as such, rather than as food deserts. Why? Let’s back up a bit and start with some…

Gina Hervey

Jul 12, 2017

HI, update on what’s coming!

Hello again! Well, I’m back, and I’ve graduated from UC Berkeley….sort of.

I’ve officially completed my Conservation and Resource Studies Major and my Global Poverty and Practices minor but…I’m taking a social media and journalism class this summer…

Gina Hervey

May 1, 2017

The Wonder of White Bread: Global, Processed, and Cheap

Hi all! I know it’s been a while, indeed, almost a semester since I’ve posted. Thus, I think it’s fitting to submit this modified capstone course report covering white bread and it’s production history and price implications. Enjoy!

Gina Hervey

Jan 30, 2017

Mackerado Toast

What do you get when you combine avocado and smoked mackerel? Mackerato toast of course!

A delightful creation, highly variable, and consitantly delectable I’d never had smoked mackerel before, but knew I liked smoked salmon. So, when it was on sale at the grocery store…

Gina Hervey

Jan 25, 2017

Soaked Oats Extreme

Good evening! Today I’ve decided to share one of my go-to, on-the-go breakfasts. The semester feels as though it’s already in full gear, though I know things are just getting started. That being said, I’ve had a few chances now to employ my “to-go” breakfast of choice: Soaked Oats Extreme.

Gina Hervey

Jan 23, 2017

Avocado Cookies and Sales

After an off and on rainy/sunny day, I concluded with one of the most economically dangerous activities: grocery shopping while hungry, at a health food store where everything is on sale. That being said, it was an absolute delight.

Gina Hervey

Jan 21, 2017

Walks, Marches, and Chinatown

Today was a crazy day in San Fransisco. Among other things: the Walk for Life, the Women’s March, and the Chinese New Year festivities all the day through in preparation for their New Year on January 28th.

Gina Hervey

Jan 18, 2017

The Psychology of Asking for Money

Sounds intriguing right? Well, day two proved quite a day of ponderings indeed. The class I was planning to drop has a particularly engaging professor (oh darn!), and I’ve heard it said that taking a class for the professor is often better than taking it only for the…

First Last Day

Well, here we are! Today was my first day of my final undergraduate semester, and I’m excited! So far, I’ve been introduced to the importance of designing cities, and our urban environments in ways that facilitate low energy inputs, a greater connection with the outdoors, and how such a connection…