“While people are willing to adopt sustainability practices for economic reasons, deep feelings of ambivalence, irritation and distrust towards “elitist” environmental activists do not diminish as new practices are implemented.”
Senior Sendoff: Writing through life
“It felt like I had been pushed against the pavement and could not get back up. However, every Monday the Collegian was still there waiting for me.”
Fashion is ruining your style, and here’s why
From the environment to your wallet to your own confidence, ignoring fashion might be the key to staying stylish.
Sustainable living as a college student
Adopting sustainable practices doesn’t have to break the bank or conflict with busy schedules.
Donor Diane Meyer Simon gives $500,000 to CUES for creation of the new Mikhail Gorbachev Fund
The donation will allow for a more effective space for the Center for Urban Ecology and Sustainability as well as funding for paid student fellow leadership positions.
Biological Sciences professor takes passion for biology for environmental advocacy
Carmen Salsbury harbored a strong passion for the outdoors since childhood. Now she teaches what she loves every day.
Your individual responsibility to the planet
Yes, you have one. It’s easy to diffuse onto others, but we need to remember that we are all citizens of the same planet.
Sustain your style: The environmental cost of fashion
Our generation consumes more than any before us. We are constantly force-fed images of the latest trends, prompting us to spend our money on some disposable garment that we may wear for a few months before tossing it to the side.
New light fixtures on campus increase safety
Worn-out lamp posts will be replaced across campus with LED lights to improve campus safety.
‘Tis the season for environmental action!
We all love the holidays and everything that makes them magical! The changing of leaves and snow-covered trees always add to the incredible festive feeds that we see on Instagram. But what if this wasn’t what the holidays looked like anymore? Global warming and climate change could strip the holidays of their seasonal ambiance, and we need to act now!