Heartland College EASC 111 Summer 2025

We are finishing strong! #4 in total points, #10 in points per member!

We have today until the points competition for the extra credit is over. I’ll grab the points list at 11:59 pm and if you are in the top ten, you will see EC show up on your essay.

I used to think family planning was just about deciding when to have kids, but it’s so much bigger than that. It’s about knowing what’s right for your life, your health, your goals, and your relationships. Whether that means choosing birth control, prepping for parenthood, or just having honest convos with a partner, it’s all about being...

We broke 10,000 points! Fantastic work wveryone! Look at the impact you are having in just a few weeks.

Micro Wind = Tiny Turbines, Local Power. Small wind systems turn backyard breezes into clean energy. Great for off-grid living or boosting sustainability at home.

9603 points! #4 overall! Think we can get to 10,000? Just three days to go!

To express your personality, creativity, and values without fast fashion or purchasing more clothes and accessories, styling clothes you already own is essential. For example, you can use a dress as a skirt, or long sleeves as a halter top. Also, you can learn to alter or upcycle clothes to express your individuality with items you already own....

Community gardens are awesome. They pull carbon from the air, grow fresh food, cool down city heat, soak up rain, and bring people together. I love them because they’re proof that small, local action can actually move the needle on climate stuff and growing your own tomato? Total win.

Bamboo stuff isn’t super common around Normal, but you can still find great eco swaps. I’m into hemp clothes, stainless steel straws, cork accessories, wheat straw dishes, and silicone kitchenware. Local shops and online stores make it pretty easy to go green without the guesswork.

I’ve been swapping fast fashion for pieces that actually last and reflect my values. Thrifting, clothing swaps, and sustainable brands are my go-tos. It’s not just style; it’s a mindset. Still learning, but every conscious choice counts.