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Recycling Isn’t Enough for the Climate Crisis
Years of climate misinformation points to society in need of systemic reforms By Tram On January 9, 2025 Youthcast Media Group® In Mala Persaud’s little store in the historic part of Vienna, Virginia, neatly labeled dispenser bins line the walls. Wooden shelves are laden with bulk containers of everything from hand soap to vinegar, reusable bags to pasta. Mala Persaud in Trace, her zero-waste store in Vienna, VA Patrons bring their own jars, bags, bins, whatever they have, f
Comfort foods bring together families, cultures, with tradition and memory
By Cailyn Corbett December 31, 2025 Youthcast Media Group® My family is one with many old traditions —some good, some bad, and some that have surely been forgotten. But one stands out to me the most: If you were sick, sad, or just having a rough day, somebody would make you a cup of tea and some hot chicken soup. It didn't matter if you even liked tea or soup, it was my family’s way of showing that they cared. As I’ve grown older, tea and hot chicken soup have become a dish
Books on teens with mental illness help destigmatize and educate young people
I discovered three books that helped me understand that mental illness comes in different varieties, and with different struggles for different people.
The Price of Creativity: Balancing College Costs with Career Dreams
For a future doctor, skipping college is impossible. An up-and-coming surgeon can't avoid the years of classes, licensing exams, and internship and residency hours. But what about an up-and-coming cinematographer? A fine artist? A graphic designer?
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