Dr. Jennifer Grubbs, Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Prison Justice Initiative convener at Antioch College, has recently complete her first, sole-authored book, Ecoliberation: Reimagining Resistance and the Green Scare which has be published last year by McGill-Queen's University Press. An overview of this books is
Just Because a Door is Closed, Doesn't Mean it Won't Open.Returning to school as an older student is a challenging endeavor. Often, since the conventional pathway and typical arc of life flow from high school directly to college, by the time someone may decide to
For my fourth and final co-op I am working with an organization called Club de Reparadores, which translates to Club of Repairers. This Club seeks to empower local repairers and promote reuse through fixing various household items. Skilled repairers volunteer their time at one of
We envision a world where people live sustainably and cooperatively in smaller communities which are diverse, equitable, and just. Today we focus on research and education on living sustainably with emphasis on reducing and changing energy consumption in the context of community to facilitate the
The only scent in the air was a campfire somewhere. I remember feeling surprised that, although I was in my kayak and paddling offshore, I was aware of the burning of wood. Pelicans and ibises soared overhead. With outstretched wings and an enviable confidence, they
For my third co-op, I’ve had the opportunity to explore the world of fiber and textiles. I have been thinking about the significance of making textiles often. The Ladak people of the Himalayas have a saying of “to be weft and to be warp,” which
