Austin Jepsky
Austin Jepsky is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with degrees in environmental science and sustainable engineering. He works on issues related to conservation and sustainability. His work has been published in Allegheny West Magazine and Dark Mountain. He was born in Washington State and currently resides outside of Pittsburgh.
Articles by Austin Jepsky
That Brutal, Ferocious Thing: Watching Civil War
I must say that I did not want to write this review. I walked into the theatre with high hopes for Mr. Garland’s Civil War. I was hoping it would…
Remembering Irving Petite, “Issaquah’s Thoreau”
Today the man described as “Issaquah’s Thoreau” is largely forgotten. His books have been out of print for years and the anniversary of what would have been his 100th birthday…
500 Acres and a Castle
By acquiring sufficient acreage, typically a minimum of 500 acres, ideas can be given the isolation they need to have a chance at succeeding, unmolested by the outside forces of…
Columbiana: In Want of Cram
Neither Columbiana nor Sewickley perfectly realize the role of Cram’s ideal walled town, but Sewickley comes much closer. While not perfect, it offers a real-world example of an economically vibrant,…