May 14, 2020
How COVID-19 Is Affecting Millennials’ Sex Lives by Peter
Peter of Joyful Source explores how the sex lives of an entire generation are affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Category: Hot Stuff
May 14, 2020
The Burgundy Zine Merch Store Update #2: KICKSTARTER LAUNCH IN ONE WEEK!
Time really flies when you’ve been inside for two months, huh? Well, bug buddies, we’re just ONE WEEK AWAY from our KICKSTARTER LAUNCH!
Get ready, those of you who keep up with our Instagram stories are about to get flooded with art and snapshots of “The Burgundy Zine #15.”
May 13, 2020
Is Greenland Okay?
Last year saw record-breaking ice melt events in Greenland, with the largest island on Earth yielding a net ice loss of over 300gt, according to the National Snow & Ice Data Center.
To put this into perspective, a gigatonne is 1,000,000,000 metric tons, and a metric ton is equal to 1.10231 US tons. 300gt is roughly 330.7 billion US tons. Here, try out the conversion for yourself. We’ll wait.
However, last year was only the seventh-worst year for ice melt in Greenland. Data from the NSIDC shows 2012 had the highest ice melt, but melt had significantly decreased by 2013 – that isn’t to say conditions weren’t a cause for concern, but they had “chilled out” in comparison to 2012.
So, is there a chance 2020 might spare a little mercy towards Greenland? Well…
May 12, 2020
Tune-In Tuesdays #69 BONUS: Time Bomb by Analog Kid
Michigan-based alternative indie group Analog Kid ticks off buoyant, budding, and explosive energy in their debut single, “Time Bomb.”
May 12, 2020
Tune-In Tuesdays #69: Brudini on “From Darkness, Light”
Using music as a medium to convey his deep and introspective journey, indie artist Brudini encourages the listener to soul-search alongside him in his upcoming debut album, “From Darkness, Light.”
Recently, we spoke to Brudini via telephone to learn more about the story behind the album and the path he traversed to fully embrace his passion for music.
May 11, 2020
Climate Change: Do You Need to See it to Believe It?
Bodies of water dry up before our eyes. Temperatures rise and the heat grazes our skin. We hear the calls of stray wildlife forced out of their natural homes by land development in our backyards. We can smell toxic pollutants and have learned to idolize “fresh air.” Contaminants slither into our rivers and we ingest them through dishes of fish delicacies.
Climate change is happening all around us, and yet, many individuals surveyed during the 2012 to 2016 California droughts felt the situation and climate change were a “distant” problem that didn’t directly affect them.
“Even in more directly affected places, there was often reference to the drought having a greater impact ‘elsewhere’ in the State,” the study explains.
May 11, 2020
Poems to Inspire Positivity Amidst the Coronavirus Pandemic by Priti
Poet Priti inspires us to stay positive during the coronavirus pandemic through her poetry.
May 9, 2020
Bug’s Philosophy: Attitudes Towards the Media
While reading a research paper on attitudes towards climate change in California during the 2012 to 2016 drought period, I can’t help but find myself struck by how the perception of the media is so conflicting across various communities – and how I, a patron of many different communities, find myself in the unspoken valley that lies at the foot of their rivaling precipices.
May 9, 2020
Touring the Science Behind Cuseum’s AR “Museum From Home”
Social distancing has stripped us of our face-to-face interactions and recreational forms of cultural enrichment. As we’re all adjusting to the new norm, we’ve had to find alternative sources to fill this void of extracurricular education.
In lieu of visiting a museum, you may be scrolling through photos of the last time you visited the Renwick Gallery or Philadelphia Museum of Art, wishing their were a more hands-on way to relive the experiences.
Consider your wish granted. Cuseum has recently announced the release of their augmented reality technology that allows users to engage with famous artwork and virtually display it in their own humble abode.
May 8, 2020
Better App Co-Founder John Halker on Emotional Wellness and Psych Education
How much do you value your physical health? Alright. Now, how much do you value your mental health? Take a moment to truly reflect on that – perhaps you prioritize one over the other.
And it’s not your fault. For decades, “mental health” simply wasn’t a facet of our vocabulary.
“When I was a kid, nobody ever mentioned mental health,” said psychotherapist and ‘Better App’ co-founder John Halker. “It was just not on the agenda.”
Attitudes towards mental health have shifted in recent years, with a 2019 American Psychological Association survey reporting 87 percent of American adults said: “a mental health disorder is nothing to be ashamed of.”
However, mental health is more than just a buzz word – it’s intertwined with your overall health. An emotional wound demands your attention, just as a physical wound does.
Recently, we spoke to Halker via video call for a very insightful discussion about the “Better App” and “Better Stop Suicide App,” groundbreaking mental health apps designed to guide you in fostering a proactive approach to your emotional wellbeing.