Green Articles
Blue and Gold make Green
Hofstra is making an effort to be more eco-friendly, but it still has a long way to go.
As environmental consciousness spreads across Hofstra, some aspects of campus are discouraging. Streetlamps lit when the sun's up or sprinklers watering the sidewalks while it's raining can leave students with a sense of powerlessness when it comes to controlling their negative impact on the environment.…
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Waiting on the green light
So far, 414 schools have signed a commitment to go carbon neutral. Where's Hofstra?
A student buys food at the Student Center and carries it out in a plastic container - perhaps inside a plastic bag - and stashes a drink in a plastic bottle in his backpack, grabbing plastic silverware as well as several brown napkins as he rushes to class.…
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5 Ways Hofstra Can Go Green
While the University considers a detailed proposal to commit to helping the environment, the community needs to become aware of how it can rally to help save the planet.
1. Try these recycling tactics While students complain about the lack of recycling bins for bottles and cans, they still have control over separating cardboard from their garbage. The University uses an efficient compacter just for cardboard. The University Plant Department recommends that students keep cardboard separated because it helps simplify the garbage separation process.…
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Bamboolicious
Designer Sara Kirsner invites us to join her world of eco-friendly fashion
Green, green, green. Hollywood has jumped on the bandwagon and made it "cool." But, founder and designer of Doie eco-friendly clothing line, Sara Kirsner, 30, is hoping that people won't just follow the trend, but will make a permanent lifestyle change to eco-friendly fashion.…
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Green is the New Black
America's Next Top Model falls short in its efforts to raise consciousness.
Like fashion, the media is susceptible to trends and the most recent trend is undeniably "going green." Sitcoms, movies, and reality shows alike have made a move to become environmentally and health conscious. Everyone seems to be jumping on the bandwagon, the most recent addition being Tyra Banks.…
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American Excess on Exhibit
A Seattle photographer is putting the United States' consumerism into perspective
If an artist takes someone else's trash and puts it on display, is it art? That debate could be had until the end of time. But in the case of photographer Chris Jordan, he's placing everyone's garbage on display.
In his latest series, "Running the Numbers," Jordan is putting America's consumption into perspective by turning statistics into overwhelming visuals.…
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A Green Period
Save money, your health, and the environment during that time of the month.
This is an article that men may want to steer clear of. It deals with the oh-so-delicate and hush-hush topic of periods. No, not that little dot at the end of this sentence. I'm talking about the female menstrual cycle.
Surprisingly enough, some women may decide this article is not for them either.…
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