Nuclear Energy: The Silent Solution by Izaak Garcia Climate change is a dilemma that has been debated on for decades, prompting opinions and perspectives from people all over the world. Scientists and climate change activists alike have discussed solutions to this great problem. In order to solve any problem, one must know how it is …
A Glance into Diet Culture Diet culture is a discrete, hidden, and normalized system that simultaneously is a global cause for eating disorders and encourages a toxic body image. Simply put, diet culture praises thinness and promotes products that promise the “ideal body,” when in reality it is a way to profit off insecurities. It …
by Emma Baumgartel During the months before the election this year, we saw a COVID-19 virus spike so extreme that hospitals were overwhelmed, and a new wave of shutdowns began. As we entered November, it became clear how polarized our nation had become over health and safety issues—problems that have basic moral foundations. It made …
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A Walk Through Downtown Peoria on August 15, 2020 A Photo Series by Adeline Ferolo Highlights of light pink and faded blue streak across a watercolor sky. The warm air breezes down the empty streets. Peoria’s Warehouse District is sparsely populated, as it is nicknamed for its empty industrial buildings. Every two to three blocks …
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Supporting Central Illinois Businesses by Trent Miles Small businesses have suffered from being forced to close down suddenly and a lack of sales due to people staying home for safety. While this may be a temporary situation, some business owners will shut down permanently. Though one could debate how effective governmental responses have been, we …
The Art of Doing Nothing by Aasiyah Adnan Like any self-respecting teenager, when I first discovered this problem, I immediately did some googling. I found that the answer, unexpectedly, is boredom. It may seem counterintuitive but being bored fosters imagination. By allowing your mind to wander, you open the door to less obvious solutions—or in other words, …
Tackling Environmental Racism: Part 2 by Kratika Tandon You may recall that in the December issue of Giving Voice we published an article introducing the topic of environmental racism. It has been established that there is a disproportionate impact of environmental hazards on marginalized communities. This results in drastic health hazards and an increase in …
Guidelines for The Gold by Anjali Yedavalli The Academy Awards have always been simultaneously highly regarded and highly controversial. In 2015, the hashtag #OscarsSoWhite started trending after all 20 acting nominations were given to white actors and actresses. Coming off the heels of Black Lives Matter movements and talks of gender inequality, the public expressed …
Everyone has a little “I Want to Save the World” in them by Jenin Mannaa I dragged my gaze down the list of t-shirt orders. After months of advertising to the student body, we only managed to sell twelve. I felt my shoulders sag involuntarily. The philanthropic nature of our club would not garner enough …
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A Note From our Editor – Jan. 2021 Welcome to 2021! While our writers for the January 2021 issue of Giving Voice will not remember “Y2K” (most were not born yet), I realized recently it was the last time that the dawning of a new year was so globally anticipated. It was 1999—I was sixteen at the time, and I recall …
