Letters: UVic Sustainability Project—In Action! March 12, 2015March 11, 2015 Leat Ahrony In 1999, two environmental studies students on campus questioned why our campus was creating so much waste, so they dug deeper. They needed qualitative and credible evidence, so they conducted...
Cyclists deserve respect, too November 6, 2014November 7, 2014 Leat Ahrony Victoria claims itself to be “bike-friendly;” however, being on the roads for about three years now—since becoming a student at the University of Victoria—I have mixed feelings about that claim.
Simple tips for staying green November 6, 2014November 5, 2014 Leat Ahrony Meatless Mondays From cattle to patty, we are often unaware of the enormous amount of grain, water, land, and energy required to produce meat products. You don’t have to go vegetarian—after...
Vegan & gluten free black bean brownie September 4, 2014November 28, 2014 Leat Ahrony Put black beans in your brownie; it provides a boost of protein, and you won’t even taste it at all.
Success in a bottle August 14, 2014August 15, 2014 Leat Ahrony Though it only takes a day to make a week’s worth of Mylkmaid almond milk, it took five years before Kiley McLean finally rented a kitchen and started to grind.
My lifestyle philosophy of minimalism March 13, 2014May 1, 2015 Leat Ahrony What is your purpose for living every day? Take a step back, take a deep breath, and think about your passions, hobbies, habits, weaknesses, and experiences. So many of us...
Gluten-free and vegan apple oatmeal crisp February 28, 2014 Leat Ahrony An apple a day crumbles illness away. Whether you like to bite into an apple, thinly slice an apple to top a salad or eat apples in a pie, this...
Crunchy treat for your health December 5, 2013April 24, 2015 Leat Ahrony Sometimes my mouth craves a delicious crunch. Are chips and fries the only solution to fulfil this guilty pleasure? No, not at all. Instead of paying extra dollars to companies for...
Anorexia: My Story November 21, 2013November 28, 2013 Leat Ahrony When people hear me fluently speak unaccented English, they least expect me to say I am from Taiwan. And when my friends compliment my simple and nutritious eating and cooking...
Fresh-baked entrepreneurship October 24, 2013October 23, 2013 Leat Ahrony A common concern for students is potential careers—not just the question of what career one wants to aim for, but also how likely one is to achieve that aim. Many...
