The Sustainability of Federal Food Assistance Programs in Rhode Island

By: Grace Feisthamel Edited by: Muhammad Hani Ahsan and Katherine Farrell Graphic by: Ava Lagressa and Arsh Naseer Farm Fresh Rhode Island Farm Fresh Rhode Island, a nonprofit food hub operating out of Providence, Rhode Island, works to connect local farmers and producers to consumers with an emphasis on increasing food access using federal benefit… Read more »

Qosh Tepa Canal: A Hope or a Threat

By Aiman Smagulova Editors: Katie Farrell and Muhammad Hani Ahsan Graphic by: Ava Lagressa and Arsh Naseer The construction of the Qosh Tepa Canal in the north of Afghanistan by the Taliban Government in 2022, represents one of the country’s largest projects, costing $684 million and involving over 4,000 workers.1 Designed to enhance both agricultural… Read more »

Charging a Nation: The Implementation of Electric Vehicle Stations in the United States

Authors: Natalie Alechko, Jenifer Bustamante, Katie Farrell, and Annika McGraw Edited By: Muhammad Hani Ahsan Graphic By: Norie Wright and Arsh Naseer Research Question: How will electric vehicle (EV) charging stations be deployed and made sustainable, following ESG criteria? Introduction Electric vehicles are defined as “vehicles that can be powered by an electric motor that… Read more »

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    By Mollie Montague

    Graphic by Norie Wright By Mollie Montague Edited by Courtney Schneider Introduction A neighbor first handed JaQuay a gun when he was nine years old. Two years later he was arrested, placing him in a system that put up consistent barriers to education, employment, and housing. By fifteen, JaQuay was already experiencing housing and food… Read more »

  • Home is Where the Harm Is: Corruption, Fraud, and Abuse in NYC’s Public Housing
    By Julia Selby

    Graphic by Norie Wright Written by Julia Selby Edited by Courtney Schneider Introduction Corruption, fraud, and abuse are rife within the public housing industry. The largest provider of public housing in the United States, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), is no exception. Though corrupt practices have plagued the agency throughout its history, recent… Read more »

  • New Resolution Strives for Global Health Equity in the Wake of COVID-19
    By Hannah Ornas

    By Hannah Ornas Edited by Samyukta Singh ______________________________________________________________________________ Since early 2020, the world has been united in its fight against COVID-19. Today, the death toll from the virus stands at over 6 million,1 and global efforts are still underway to curb its spread and reduce strain on overburdened healthcare systems. The infectious nature of the… Read more »