Photo courtesy of unsplash.com By: Liza Honaker, Staff Writer The Columbian government is facing an unexpected invasive species problem; hippos.[1] In the 80’s, notorious drug-trafficker Pablo Escobar brought four hippos to his estate in Puerto Triunfo to add to his private zoo.[2] When Escobar died in 1993, his estate became […]
By: Stephen Hodzic, Staff Writer The Pennsylvania animal abuse cruelty statutes went through a significant overhaul in 2017 with the addition of Libre’s Law.[1] The law included several provisions, including a significant increase of the penalty for aggravated animal cruelty – an individual charged with a violation of this […]
By Ashley Puchalski, Staff Writer For thousands of years, women and men alike have used cosmetics to improve, change, and enhance their appearance. Thousands of years ago, the ancient Egyptians were among the first to use “cosmetics” made from copper and lead ore.[1] Throughout history, humans have attempted to […]
By Maura Perri, Staff Writer In recent years, the beauty industry has been booming. For instance, upscale beauty product sales have surged, increasing by 13 percent within the past year.[1] Despite the substantial growth of the beauty industry, however, cosmetic consumers remain concerned about whether their products are cruelty-free, […]
