by Janiero Rodriguez
This week, two youth groups at Mack — YOLO and Real Hard — are promoting the idea of “healthy environment.”
I asked several students and a tutor to define “healthy environment.”
Kardel Howard (not photographed), a sophomore, said
“Water is clean. No trash on the street. The air is clean and smells like trees.”
Miles Mitchell, sophomore:
“A healthy environment to me is violence free environment and an environment that is very green.”
Daishawn Shannon, sophomore:
“Keep everything clean, not just your own neighborhood.”
Lavance Warren, sophomore:
“To keep your neighborhood streets clean.”
Tutor Amy Nickersen said:
“A healthy environment is an environment where you can thrive physically, emotionally and spiritually, physically — clean, safe, makes you feel good. Emotionally — inspiring environment, creative, where you can think productive thoughts.”
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