This article was originally published in The University Press, Lamar University’s student newspaper, on Sept. 27, 2018. Story by Eleanor SkeltonUP contributor When Harvey dropped four feet of water on Southeast Texas in 2017, I thought I was ready. After all, I lived through the Waldo Canyon Fire and the Black Forest Fire that swept throughContinueContinue reading “Prep for natural disasters”
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Arcadia offers community renewable energy opportunity
This article was originally published in The University Press, Lamar University’s student newspaper, on Sept. 20, 2018. Story by Eleanor SkeltonUP contributor With all the talk of climate change in the news, many people are turning to alternative “green” energy sources. Arcadia Power aims to connect people with renewable energy sources for those passionate about greenContinueContinue reading “Arcadia offers community renewable energy opportunity”
New wildfire season emphasizes campus preparedness
This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on April 13, 2015. By Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor Red flag warnings have already been issued several times this month, an early start to wildfire season. The Waldo Canyon Fire and Black Forest Fire burn scars from 2012 and 2013 are still visible from major roadways, and droughtContinueContinue reading “New wildfire season emphasizes campus preparedness”
Mae Rohrbach’s leadership stems from strong cultural tradition
This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Feb. 9, 2015. By Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor Sophomore Mae Rohrbach just watched Interstellar, a 2014 film about a decaying Earth, but she has been involved in sustainability efforts since well before then. “We don’t have another Earth, and we need to take care of thisContinueContinue reading “Mae Rohrbach’s leadership stems from strong cultural tradition”
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