Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil and the Challenges of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities
Eliot Martin (FPAN-MS ‘19) reflects on his participation in the UN climate negotiations which took place in Katowice, Poland thisContinue Reading
Category: Features
Is phytate blocking your iron absorption?
Adding more grains, beans, nuts, and seeds to one’s diet is shown to benefit health, but a few culinary tricksContinue Reading
In the Weeds: A Look at the Most Prevalent Pesticide in America
Some say glyphosate causes cancer while others deny any causal relationship. This in-depth exposé of one of our country’s mostContinue Reading
88 Acres: Granola Bars Remastered
If you’ve forgotten how real food tastes or just wish you could find a simple snack that is convenient, healthy,Continue Reading
The Diversity of Farmers Markets
Farmers markets can be diverse places, contrary to common belief. This month, the Sprout’s co-editor reflects on our current foodContinue Reading
News from Friedman: Composting Comes to Campus
On April 9th, four new compost bins appeared next to the usual trash and recycling options in the Jaharis, Sackler,Continue Reading
Food Label Fear Mongering and its “Toxic” Effects
You know it’s hard out here for a processed food. These days, most consumers want to know what’s in theirContinue Reading
I Don’t Know About You, but Friedman’s Feeling 26.2: Tips from Two Jumbos on Preparing for the Boston Marathon
April in Boston means warmer weather, the return of the Red Sox, and of course, the Boston Marathon. The iconicContinue Reading
Nebraska to New York
Molly shares her journey of how she went from a kid watching the Today Show before school to ending upContinue Reading
Write, Speak, Tell Stories: The Sprout Media Panel Recap
It was August 6th, 2017—a month before the start of the semester and Kathleen was showing me the ropes ofContinue Reading
Farmer Profile: Visions for a New Sustainable Vegetable Farm in Putnam, CT
Farmer Yoko Takemura hopes to incorporate aspects of her Japanese heritage as well as her academic background in environmental sustainabilityContinue Reading
Opening the Unpaid Internship Opportunity: Friedman’s New Direct Service Scholarship
by Julie Kurtz for Friedman Justice League In February, Friedman students launched a Crowdfund Campaign for a Direct Service InternshipContinue Reading
Volunteer at an event that is sure to inspire! Girls On The Run 5K
by Dani Bradley Looking for a volunteer opportunity where you can be outside, be physically active, and help empower girls?Continue Reading
We Found East Asian-Inspired Soul Food in a Hopeless Place
by Julia Sementelli Little Big Diner is bringing innovative yet comforting and delicious East-Asian food to Newton Centre, an oftenContinue Reading
Alumna Interview: Elizabeth Whelan
by Sarah McClung Sarah McClung interviews Elizabeth Whelan, a Friedman alumna, about her work with Save the Children in MyanmarContinue Reading
