Sundition

For the evening of July 12, 2020, we end your day with three feel-good news stories: a SCOTUS ruling caused major delays in the infamous Keystone XL Project, forcing it to go through the long process of environmental review (CNN); HBO ordered a 12-episode season of “Young Love,” an animated series based on the Oscar-winking short film “Hair Love” (The Hollywood Reporter); and how Sydney, Australia plans to be completely powered by renewable energy (Cities Today). Have a great rest of your evening!

In today’s afternoon tea session, join us in a conversation about higher education with Jessie Rosales, MEd, a college advisor at UC Berkeley. We discuss college experiences, as well as tips for students on various topics such as class selection and mental health.

For the morning of July 12, 2020, we cover three under-the-radar news: a Supreme Court case ruling supports Native American rights in Oklahoma (New York Times), the third explosion in three weeks was reported in Iran (New York Times), and how the Philippine Congress formally shuts down the nation's biggest broadcaster (New York Times). We also cover one local news story, about how the Oakland Unified School District announced that the first four weeks of school, beginning August 10, will be fully virtual (Mercury News).

We talk about three feel-good news stories: the influx of huge teddy bears in Paris (Bussiness Insider), the birth of red panda cubs, baby giraffes, and more in Columbus Zoo (USA Today), and how a volunteer "sewing squad" of 800 people has distributed 55,000 masks in the past 3 months to many disproportionately hurt communities (CNN). Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!

In today’s afternoon tea, dive into a discussion about environmental science and education with us and Wendy Kwong. Additionally, we examine different aspects of the environmental management career and field, from environmental construction consulting to water management. 

On the morning of July 4, 2020, we cover three under-the-radar news stories: we give an update on Seattle's Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone(NYT) talk about how Ed Henry from FOX News has been fired due to a sexual harassment allegation (CNN Business), and how China has passed a security law in Hong Kong (The Guardian). Additionally, we cover a local news story about how Oakland Zoo is in danger of closing (SF Chronicle). To donate to the Animal Care Fund for Oakland Zoo, check out our link https://linktr.ee/sundition

For the evening of June 27, 2020, we talk about how NASA names headquarters in DC after ‘Hidden Figure’ Mary W. Jackson (USA Today), the revitalization of bees (FOX), and how the Senate passed the Great American Outdoors Act (High Country News).  We hope you enjoy the rest of your Sunday!

In today's episode, we are just spilling all our thoughts and opinions on body image in the context of the modern world. From takes on social media to familial pressure, both of us have felt it all. 

On the morning of June 27, 2020, we cover three under-the-radar news stories: the debate over whether Washington, D.C. could become a state (National Public Radio), Salvation Army’s mobile food pantries (Marietta Times, Salvation Army), and how the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Trump in asylum case (National Public Radio). We also cover one local news story, about strikes and protest at the Redwood City Jail--Correctional Facility (The Almanac).

For the evening of June 20, 2020, we discuss three feel-good news stories to end your Sunday on a warm note: China instigates higher protection for pangolins, which are an endangered species (BBC); and two major Supreme Court cases from earlier this week, one that concerns DACA (CNN) and one about LGBTQ+ rights in the workplace (CNN). Have a great rest of your Sunday!