As I log into Zoom for our Friday film festival meetings, I ritually pour my drink – either an energy drink or carbonated water. These drinks became a part of my daily routine with the start of virtual classes, and remained a passive part of my success in this past year of college. I never stopped to think about this practice until joining the SSFF team. Now, as I watch the bubbles rise to the surface of the glass, I wonder: “what is the impact of my passive beverage choice?”