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Duquesne students tackle Earth Day & climate change

by Emma Polen | features editor April 28, 2022 This Earth Day, about 50 Pittsburgh youth took to the streets to express their concern about the environment as well as other calls for justice in racial and economic equality.  The rally first gathered on the Grant Street steps of the City-County Building, and then marched across the city blocks for an hour before returning back … Continue reading Duquesne students tackle Earth Day & climate change

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Waste is Wack

by Nicholas Zotos | staff writer April 28, 2022 Taking full advantage of the sun last Friday, students crowded Academic Walk to celebrate Earth Day and to participate in events honoring our planet.  “We are here to celebrate our annual Earth Day event called Waste is Wack. The activities were hosted by Evergreen Environmental Club. The whole point of the festivities is to promote sustainability … Continue reading Waste is Wack

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Sisters grow food and flowers for Pittsburgh residents

Katia Faroun | Features Editor 02/25/2021 When TaRay and Raynise Kelly were kids, organic and locally-sourced produce was easily accessible. They’d be able to find fresh fruits and vegetables in shops on the corners, no matter the day. Today, corner shops instead have shelves lined with processed snacks and junk food, rather than the nutritious produce the sisters grew up eating. And they saw the … Continue reading Sisters grow food and flowers for Pittsburgh residents

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Event encourages waste reduction on campus

Jamie Crow | Staff Writer 04/12/2018 On a college campus it can be pretty hard to live a zero-waste lifestyle. What’s even harder is figuring out where to start. It seems like everywhere you look we’re surrounded by single-use plastics that are impossible to avoid. On April 6, Evergreen held its second annual Waste is Wack event on Academic Walk to help students learn about … Continue reading Event encourages waste reduction on campus

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Beyond Earth Day: Duquesne goes green all year, on campus and in the community

By: Lauren Zawatski | The Duquesne Duke As Earth Day comes and goes once more, the task of “going green” and keeping planet Earth healthy and sustainable continues to be celebrated. Duquesne does its part not just every April 22, but year round as well. From the “green” co-generation system that powers campus, to community clean ups, to environmentally focused student organizations, the University community … Continue reading Beyond Earth Day: Duquesne goes green all year, on campus and in the community

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Staff Editorial: Protecting the planet beyond Earth Day

By Duke Staff April 22 was Earth Day, an annual event celebrated around the globe that places an emphasis on the protection of our great planet. Since the ‘70s, it’s been commonplace for individuals to plant trees, recycle and clean up litter on the special day. But just because Earth Day is behind us doesn’t mean we should stop our efforts to make up for … Continue reading Staff Editorial: Protecting the planet beyond Earth Day

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