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The Editorial Board feels there was not enough time for students to knowledgeably complete the referendum survey.

Sonnentag Complex referendum sparks discussions on administration, sustainability and student dollars

Story by Editorial Board
April 22, 2021
The hall with the most Green Points at the end of April will get both a certificate as well as an indoor tree for their lobby.

Caught Green Handed competition begins in residence halls

Story by Grace Schutte, Staff Writer
April 15, 2021
“The university needs to realize that by investing in climate change, they aren’t investing in students’ futures,” Woodward said.

UW Divestment Coalition urges administration to divest in fossil fuels

Story by Grace Schutte, Staff Writer
April 14, 2021
A seat at the table

A seat at the table

Story by Rosa Gómez, Staff writer
February 4, 2021
Graphic by Bethany Mennecke

On the beat

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Currents Editor
February 2, 2021
Task Force puts forth plans to reach a carbon-neutral campus by 2050

Task Force puts forth plans to reach a carbon-neutral campus by 2050

Story by Spencer Kristof
November 25, 2020
UW-Eau Claire Student Senate student body presidential elections will commence Sept. 16-18.

Student Senate covers sustainability on campus, expansions and more construction work

Story by Grace Olson, Op/Ed Editor
March 4, 2020
The Student Office of Sustainability and Cove Collective joined forces to organize a climate strike to take place on Friday, Sept. 30 which will start in the Campus Mall and then go out into the community.

Climate strike challenges politicians, leaders, to take action against climate change

Story by Julia Lopez
September 16, 2019
A total of $180,000 has been granted to the Renewable Energy Action Plan in an effort make Eau Claire a more sustainable place.

City council grants funding to Renewable Energy Action Plan

Story by Lauren Spierings, Staff Writer
December 6, 2018
Organic materials and food scraps belong in the compost bins, but water bottles, forks and other non-biodegradable items don’t. The Student Office of Sustainability wants students to take the time to sort their trash.

Student Office of Sustainability works to educate students on composting

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Op/Ed Editor
September 19, 2018
Campus and community organizations and businesses came together to show how students can make the Earth a better place.

Earth Claire promotes student sustainability

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
April 25, 2018
The student-led effort to bring a bike share program to Eau Claire has taken about four years, said Austin Northagen, the Student Office of Sustainability director. After city council unanimously passed an ordinance that would permit a dockless bike share in the city, the program is set to launch sometime in April or May.

Student leaders work on bringing bike share to Eau Claire

Story by Rachyl Houterman, News Editor
December 14, 2017
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