Sam Mendelson
Eagle Columnist
Articles by Sam Mendelson
Food innovations worsen America’s obesity problem
April 10, 2013
Fast food innovations are part of an organized marketing tool aimed at attracting and engaging young customers.
Break matzo, build history
March 27, 2013
When it comes to what tastes good, Jews, Muslims and Christians do not care about politics.
The million-dollar ‘sustainability’ lie
February 27, 2013
McDonald’s introduction of the Fish McBite is an attempt to create a “Certified Sustainable Seafood” option. Mendelson challenges the menu ad-on and calls it a perversion of the food system.
Don’t fear the horse meat, fear the industry
February 13, 2013
It is easy to crucify the failure of meatpackers to prevent horsemeat from entering burgers. It is much more difficult, however, to hold a mirror to our own eating practices.
The illusion of food prices
December 5, 2012
Expensive foods are not necessarily healthier or of higher quality.
Quit it with the microwave dinners
November 7, 2012
Returning to cooking can reconnect us with what makes us human.
When science enters food, labels are crucial
October 25, 2012
We deserve to know what goes into our food.
Neon honey creates global health scare
October 11, 2012
Artificial dyes have caused bees to produce neon honey.
With food, counting isn’t necessary
September 27, 2012
Dieting in America should focus on quality, not quantity.
Is anyone a doctor?
April 24, 2012
Student Health Center doesn’t live up to the needs of many students.
Grin and bear it
March 27, 2012
The killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin shows the flaws in lax gun regulations and so-called “Stand Your Ground” laws.
Let the Loonies Speak
February 27, 2012
Sam Mendelson takes issue with the tactics of protesters who interrupted Gov. Brewer’s visit on the 24th.
A poor man for President
February 14, 2012
The candidacy for president shouldn’t be a millionaire’s club.
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