Photos by Sam FinneganThe new paper straws that appeared at the campus Starbucks evoked great debate, pushing the conversation of sustainability further. However, students think more can be done to keep the world clean and pristine.Paper straws are the result of a Starbucks announcement made earlier this summer, promising to phase out plastic straws from their stores. Malibu … [Read more...] about Paper Straws Open Conversations on Sustainable Living
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SGA Implements Water Bottle Filling Stations
Photo by Terra AtwoodThe Student Government Association funded three water bottle filling stations, which are located in the Appleby Center (AC), Plaza Classrooms, and outside the bookstore. This project has been in the works for the past two years. SGA President Edward Adutwum and SGA Vice President Austin Welch recognized that many students were using refillable water … [Read more...] about SGA Implements Water Bottle Filling Stations
Green Team Campaign Warns Students of the Environmental Harm of Water Bottles
Photo by Carolina PintoThe Green Team created a three-phase plan to ban disposable water bottles on campus and to inform the community about the negative environmental effects of disposable bottles. Green Team President Avery Davis said this is a long-term project. The Green Team tabled in the Caf for the first phase on Feb. 26, and there will be a meeting at the end of this … [Read more...] about Green Team Campaign Warns Students of the Environmental Harm of Water Bottles
