The semester is nearing a close. Students, faculty, and community members are settling into their schedules and ready to add to their workload something bigger than themselves. As routines get solidified and alarm clocks become just another part of the morning, we start to ask ourselves—what can I do for my community? You probably see recycling bins on your way to study in the … [Read more...] about Sustainability Projects On Campus and Beyond
There are a lot of very obvious initiatives on campus that visibly exemplify what it means to be a sustainable university. Tailgate recycling, food waste projects in dining halls, Hydration Stations, reusable straws, and easy-to-use waste bins that separate plastics, paper, and regular waste. But there is a newer project that might seem moderately elusive to some students--the … [Read more...] about MSU Bear Pantry: Turning Insecurity into Accessibility
It’s late September at Missouri State University. The air is crisp with promises of fall just around the corner. Anticipation for the first football game has been building all over campus. There are alumni, staff, students, and everyone in between starting to slowly make their way to Plaster Stadium. It’s a beautiful Saturday afternoon, perfect for a football game, with fans … [Read more...] about I Want a Good, Clean Game!
Everything You Need to Know About Fill It Forward Written By Rachel Smith If you are a student or faculty member at Missouri State University, it is safe to assume that you have seen the small, round, bar-coded stickers decorating many people’s reusable water bottles. But you might not be aware exactly what these stickers are, or how such a small adhesive water bottle … [Read more...] about Fill It Forward
Earth Week Allison Osredker Hi everyone! As the semester dwindles down, the Green Student Alliance (GSA) has some great events to get your mind off of the grind and engage with your peers for a good cause. We will be hosting couple of events each day of Earth Week, kicking off Monday, April 22 with Earth Day on the Square at 12pm! This event is a passing of the torch from … [Read more...] about 2019 Earth Week Events