What: One man. One video. One song. Many personalities. Matthew and Emily Woolever put together this corna parody to the tune from Les Miserables, and the drama of the song strikes to the core of the drama we create when we are oh-so-bored.
Why: Creativity is catapulting on the web and in many people’s lives due to the “shelter in place” orders we are all under. We know there are a lot of videos, parodies, memes, and gifs out there. We’re choosing this one because it shows just how creative you can get with music, a few wigs, and some booming personality. In other words, it has New Orleans’ mirepoix.
Big Chem-EZ: How can small Louisiana communities access clean drinking water after a hurricane?
When I went to visit the Pointe-au-Chien tribe after Hurricane Ida with my Service Learning class, I heard that one of the biggest challenges in the aftermath of the hurricane was finding enough drinking water, so in this article, I explore water purification methods: 1) when they are necessary, 2) how they work, and 3) if they really make your water safe to drink.
Big Chem-EZ: Why is southeastern Louisiana heavily impacted by storms?
This article explores the positive and negative impacts of the engineering industry on Louisiana, including how it is impacted by storms. The author also suggests a call to action to support Louisiana coastal restoration. Big Chem-EZ discusses how finding the best course of action can be challenging, and introduces various proposed solutions to wetland loss and environmental impacts on Louisiana industries.
