Climate change has become one of the most challenging problems of our time and is one that many scientists around the world have been working to prevent further damage to our planet. Now the University...
In 1986, the United Nations decreed that the first Monday in October every year should be known as World Habitat Day. Since then, climate change and sustainability have been in the public eye and the focus...
UW-Whitewater is lucky to have over 120 acres of land meant for open and recreational use, which includes a walking trail and a nature preserve. The trail starts at Perkins Stadium which leads to an...
Improving the student employment program is the main goal for the UW-Whitewater’s Sustainability Office in 2019.
“We believe that a strong internship program that allows our students to explore...
From plumbing to electricity to the food in the dining halls, running a college takes a lot of natural resources.
“We really strive to address the idea of sustainability holistically,” said Wesley...
Feb. 23, 2016
I didn’t watch the Super Bowl, unlike 111.9 million other people. Even though every TV at the bar was playing the event, I was busy celebrating a friend’s 21st birthday with craft beer...
Happier with less
March 4, 2015
By Vesna Brajkovic
Living in a disposable world, where even the apples are wrapped in plastic wrap at UNO’s, creating waste is unavoidable. But a few students...
May 7, 2014
Commentary by Jacqueline Schaefer
Imagine you are hungry, starving, haven’t eaten in two days. You rush to the store to get some food, because, for some strange reason, you don’t...
April 23, 2014
Royal Purple Editorial Staff Opinion
As sustainability has grown in importance in America, more and more institutions push to reduce their waste.
Even with this push, some unfortunate...
April 22, 2014
By Rumasa Noor
The American Marketing Association and Earth Initiative are organizing a recyclable fashion show as a part of their earth week events.
Junior David Zindler is one...
March 16, 2014
By Vesna Brajkovic
After a close-call with disqualification, the Nathan Perry and Lucas Tomachek were able to attend the Whitewater Student Government (WSG) 2014-2015...
Feb. 26, 2014
By Allyson Karnowski
Health, food and agricultural writer Tom Philpott spoke with students and locals on Feb. 17, at the Young Auditorium about the current state...
