In the past two years the visible number of bicycles on Murray State’s campus has increased. But this rise is not confined to students. Faculty and staff are also using the power of pedals in transporting themselves to and from campus. This is no coincidence. Murray State implemented a new loan program for faculty and Read More
A major theme in the environmental movement is energy. Questions of where electricity comes from and how much oil is left are not only the concern of conservationists. Many power companies and even the Pentagon are taking the idea of energy conservation seriously. On Murray State’s campus a small group of students are making their Read More
Over the past few years Dining Services has made numerous changes in order to make itself more sustainable. In 2008, Dining Services removed all the trays from Winslow Dining Hall, resulting in less food waste and reduced usage of water, energy and chemicals. Dining Services also started composting in 2008. The composting process takes place Read More
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, and in the case of the University it’s the food from Winslow Dining Hall that is the treasure of Pullen Farm. Not only are administrators involved in this particular project – students are assisting in the sustainability effort, too. The garden at Pullen Farm, while it cannot feed Read More
When parents read their children “The Lorax,” it is usually in the hopes that the kids will grow up with the desire to read, as well as learn how important it is to preserve and protect the environment. Dr. Seuss books have become classics because they often pack a double punch in that they entertain Read More
This is a first-person account, supplemented with opinions of others. Unless you have been walking around with your head in the clouds, you cannot help but notice the new sidewalks the city of Murray has begun constructing. The sidewalks are currently being constructed on 16th Street and reach as far as Campus Core. In the Read More
Anyone who spends enough time on Murray State’s campus is likely to run into Wayne Harper, who is not only the director of grounds and building services, but one of the University’s oldest and most vocal proponents of sustainability. “I have always believed in the early 20th century farm ethic of using and reusing everything Read More
•Sink, counter and shower: Mix 1/2 cup vinegar with a 1/4 cup baking soda into 1/2 gallon of water. Store it under the sink and wash with sponge or cloth just like any other cleaner. •Windows: Add 1/4-1/2 tsp liquid detergent to 3 tbs of vinegar and 2 cups of water. Or mix 2 teaspoons Read More