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Green reads: class studies environmental literature

“The best literature complicates nature,” Paul Walker, assistant professor of English at Murray State, said of a new course for undergraduate students. “Literature and the Environment” is a course concerning the study of literary works from different cultures and periods focusing on the environment, its inhabitants and their survival. The course, originally taught by a Read More

Movie magic outshines green message

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

Low-cost cleaning alternatives

•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

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