Archives - Mattie Martin-Olenski
Ed Observers
Toxic Meliora or generic brand capitalism?
I’m tired of the phrase “toxic Meliora.” Yes, I agree, this school sucks the life out of us. But I…
american politics
The Equality Act isn’t the free-for-all conservatives claim
The Equality Act will have more symbolic than tangible impacts on healthcare access.
american politics
The problem with American news
News stations’ tendency to focus on the stories that get the most viewers makes a story more likely to be inaccurately reported and sensationalized.
CT Cooks
CT Cooks: Eggs
Eggs can be a bit controversial in diet communities. I, however, love them unconditionally.
CT Cooks
CT Cook(ie)s: Not vanilla, never vanilla
This week I was desperately craving chocolate (not plain vanilla, never vanilla), and I decided to make chocolate chocolate chip cookies to quench this.
CT Cooks
CT Cooks: Late-night veggie tales
Eating responsibly is about so much more than “eating healthy.” It’s just as important to eat food you enjoy.
CT Cooks
CT Cooks: Cloud Cakes
To give myself a little serotonin boost, I attempted to make some cheery little Cloud Cakes because they seemed simple. I was so wrong.
minimum wage
$15/hour isn’t a living wage, no matter what they tell you
A $15/hour minimum wage means barely scraping by each month — if at all.
2020 Election
Pretty please will you get your lazy ass to the voting booth on Nov. 3?
To not vote is to give up what say — however small — you do have in our government.
activities
Social Media Editor forced to run 5K for the Culture Section
In spite of my post-race aching body, the experience reminded me how much I enjoy running and how important it is to make time for things I enjoy.