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The Season of the blockbuster
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It’s difficult to think of summer without movies coming to mind. Summer blockbusters have become a staple of the warm months — a herald even, that summer has arrived.
As of late, superhero films have...
Top 10 ways to ruin your summer
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Wear socks
Yes, socks will ruin your summer. In order to truly appreciate summer, your feet must touch the grass and you must feel sand between your toes. Invest in a pair of flip-flops to...
Forget eating local
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Food independence is an important thing. The more control you have over where your food comes from, the more you can depend on its wholesomeness and its reliability.
There are steps you can take,...
Starting a small farm
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There is nothing more satisfying than eating a meal derived from plants you have grown yourself. Perhaps this is why so many people dream of starting their own small farms. These can be idyllic...
Food terrain
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One night my mother made chicken with dinner. She asked me to try the chicken. I said “No, but thank you for asking.” She said “What . . . you should try it. It...
Farming misconceptions
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Agriculture seems to be a controversial topic on campus. Everyone knows we need food in order to survive and without modern agricultural practices we would never have enough food to feed the world. Perhaps...
What is the real cost of tofu?
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Where are the food services at the U of M getting their tofu — the moon? This may help explain why we are being charged so much for it.
The goal of a capitalist system...
