Humankind harming animal life with excess waste

Rachel Pierce | Staff Columnist  04/26/2018 There’s a lot of talk about human activity changing our climate, the effects of which would ultimately halt the human race. But what about the lives we are terminating without a voice? We don’t even have to look at future trends to know that we are impacting the lifespan of animals; our past can tell us a lot. We … Continue reading Humankind harming animal life with excess waste

SeaWorld remains destructive despite support

Rachel Pierce | Staff Columnist 04/19/2018 Correction: The original run of this article erroneously attributed stated opinions to the entire San Diego Union-Tribune, when in actuality the opinion was expressed in a Letter to the Editor. The piece has been updated to reflect this correction. A Letter to the Editor published in The San Diego Union-Tribune offers a controversial request of its readers: “San Diegans … Continue reading SeaWorld remains destructive despite support

Duquesne lauded for campus sustainability

Michael Marafino | Staff Writer 10/05/17 As of Sept. 27, Duquesne University is recognized by The Princeton Review for its grand efforts toward environmental sustainability. It was recognized in the article Guide to 375 Green Colleges. Duquesne was commended for its policies on campus, environmental goals and career options in environmental science, environmental management and ecology. According to The Princeton Review’s website, the rankings are … Continue reading Duquesne lauded for campus sustainability