Acknowledging Our Role in Climate Change

By, Isabel Isselbacher Full Title: Disposable Cups and Acknowledging Our Role in Climate Change   There is a saying that goes “never discuss politics or religion in polite company.” However, at Winsor, it is not so much political and religious conversations that make people uneasy but one seemingly innocuous subject in particular: waste, and our own contribution …

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Why Cultural Appropriation is Not Cute

By, Ellisya Lindsey Full Title: Why Cultural Appropriation is Not Cute (Even Though Your “Boxer Braids” Might Be)   In recent years, cultural appropriation has been a big topic of discussion due to the many instances of celebrities appropriating other cultures, such as the Kardashian-Jenner family. For example, Khloe Kardashian was under fire in 2014 for posting …

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