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“The Theory of Everything” recreates Stephen Hawking’s battle with ALS

blogs • November 24, 2014

Smart, sweet and simple, The Theory of Everything captures the poignancy of famous astrophysicist Stephen Hawking’s inspiring story without appearing mawkish or melodramatic. The Theory of Everything...

Forget about the money: Value raising awareness for causes that matter to us over extravagant donations

perspectives • November 14, 2014

On Oct. 14, Mark Zuckerberg announced on Facebook that he donated $25 million to help fight Ebola. The reactions that ensued were largely focused on the large sum of money and thus what an incredible man...

Forget about the money: Why we should value raising awareness for causes that matter to us over extravagant donations

perspectives • November 14, 2014

On Oct. 14, Mark Zuckerberg announced on Facebook that he donated $25 million to help fight Ebola. The reactions that ensued were largely focused on the large sum of money and thus what an incredible man...

#ALSICEBUCKETCHALLENGE TRICKLES THROUGH CARMEL

studentsection • September 11, 2014

The ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) ice bucket challenge has hit the internet by storm. Celebrities, political parties and even Carmel’s own have been nominated to participate. According to the ALS...

Social media spurs a new form of activism

News • September 11, 2014

She had just completed the ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) Ice Bucket Challenge, where participants either douse themselves in ice water or donate to the ALS Association. Activism for a particular...

Cold Truths. Philanthropy’s consequences and the questions charity raises.

perspectives • September 11, 2014

The icy water envelops me and I gasp. Millions before me have already taken that same plunge. The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge is the most recent in a long line of social media activism campaigns. However,...