Increased online shopping during the pandemic has intensified local air quality concerns. More space for retail warehouses is in demand, and the Inland Empire hosts many of them with more to come. “There is a boom in online shopping due to the pandemic,” said Faraz Rizvi, a community coordinator from the Center of Community Action and Environmental Justice (CCAEJ). “We have been working on several projects in the field, that we are focusing more on Environmental Justice...which covers a lot of things such as air quality, environmental racism and hazards.” The Inland Empire is a population area of middle class families who do not have the time “nor voice” to fight for health hazards … [Read more...] about Inland Empire residents voice concerns over smog growth
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A holiday shopper’s guide to spending
By Brittany Crow |Staff Writer| A stress-free holiday season starts with a budget and with only a few weeks away, it’s time to start thinking about the season of giving! The upcoming holidays will have your undies in a bunch if you don’t start budgeting to catch those great sales. If you have participated in Black Friday, you know you must prepare for it mentally. But where do you start when it comes to budgeting? Here are some tips that can help you prepare for the madness! Student Sara Sells shared her budgeting strategies for the holidays and how she prepares. Sells explains that she gets a little stressed about finances during the holiday season. “I try to be … [Read more...] about A holiday shopper’s guide to spending
The perks of being an online shopper
By Marissa Mooney |Asst. A&E Editor| Paying for books, classes and gas can take a toll on a student’s wallet and their budget for shopping. Since school and work consumes most of our time, it is hard to find a chance to spend money on ourselves. Students are always browsing to find the latest deals on clothes, electronics and other gadgets while having a small budget expense. Many have turned to online shopping. “I like to shop at stores and online, but I choose online over anything because it saves the hassle of wasting gas going to the mall,” said student Eduardo Escobedo. “I get better deals in the stores sometimes, but it has its tradeoffs. My favorite online shopping … [Read more...] about The perks of being an online shopper