- Author: Jill Santos
Happy Halloween! It is the time of year for Jack O' Lanterns, trick or treating, spooky decorations and funny costumes. This season is rich in diverse traditions including those of All Saints Day, Dia de los Muertos, and of course, Halloween.
But Halloween has an even scarier tale seldom told. The U.S. produces more than 2 billion pumpkins each year. But only one fifth are spared the fate of the trash bin. Americans spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on pumpkins and gourds annually, only to toss them in the trash when Halloween ends. There are, however, much more clever ways that a pumpkin can be given a second chance at life, even after the candy is all gone.
Pumpkins are Nutritious and Delicious...
- Author: Jill Santos
Future Design Gives New Graduates Hope
Spring usually brings an abundance of colorful blossoms and excitement for high school and college graduates everywhere. In the past, graduates celebrated their hard-earned achievements, ready to carve their own paths in the world, while parents reluctantly released them into an uncertain future. A study released by The Annie E. Casey Foundation in 2023 reported that Gen Z'ers (ages ranging from 12 to 27) have the highest self-reported mental health concerns compared to previous generations[i]. The source of this distress? Future anxiety.
Today, many people worldwide grapple with daily struggles,...
