Sarah Tyrrell

Potential Bike-Sharing Program Coming to Miami University

November 11, 2015

By Sarah Tyrrell There have been rumors floating around campus since the beginning of the semester of a potential bike-sharing program launching at Miami University. Between involvements of the Lean Committee, ASG, a service learning course and input from bike culturists around campus, students should anticipate the potential of a pilot program within the next … More Potential Bike-Sharing Program Coming to Miami University

REI takes on a change of pace this “Black Friday”

October 26, 2015

By Sarah Tyrrell As I was scrolling through my email tonight, weeding out the important messages from the retailer junk mail, one email caught my eye. REI sent an email to its co-op members with the subject line “REI is Closing Black Friday.” Naturally, I had to keep reading. “This Black Friday the co-op is … More REI takes on a change of pace this “Black Friday”

Food Waste: It all adds up

October 19, 2015

By Sarah Tyrrell Last month, world leaders gathered at the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit in New York. Their mission: implement a new agenda focused on sustainability and a commitment to 17 goals over the next 15 years. At one of the lunches served, these diplomats enjoyed a meal reflective of Goal 12, “Ensure sustainable … More Food Waste: It all adds up

Cosmetic Safety: What are you really applying to your skin?

October 6, 2015

By Sarah Tyrrell Recent health fads are leading consumers to buy organic, GMO free, rBGH free, gluten free, grass-fed only, and locally grown type food products. People prefer natural ingredients and food suppliers are beginning to comply. This year, Chipotle began cooking with only non-GMO ingredients. Big moves such as this show that people care … More Cosmetic Safety: What are you really applying to your skin?

Price Check: MacCracken vs. Kroger, We Do the Math

September 30, 2015

The culinary experience for a Miami student ranges from gourmet to microwavable. Still, I think we can all agree that grocery shopping on a college budget can be a trying experience. Why does food have to cost so much? Where can we get the most bang for our buck? And why must they put the … More Price Check: MacCracken vs. Kroger, We Do the Math

Miami Grad Creates A Real Buzz

September 4, 2015

By Sarah Tyrrell Miami University alumna, Melanie Oliva, wants to inspire others to save the bees, and she plans to do so through art. In August, Oliva helped in launching the project Inspiration Pollination. While raising awareness of this global issue, Inspiration Pollination is also promoting the value of art. The movement involves artists and … More Miami Grad Creates A Real Buzz

SEA Semester Reflection

May 8, 2015

By Sarah Tyrrell “Yeah right.” That was the two-word response from my father after I forwarded him a link to SEA Semester. He didn’t think it was something I was going to be up for, he thought that spending six weeks on a sailboat would be miserable. It was a crazy idea, I acknowledged at … More SEA Semester Reflection

Miami University Sustainability Committe Takes Charge

November 20, 2014

By Sarah Tyrrell The Sustainability Committee at Miami University was founded in 2008. They have a broad charge, stated below, and they are composed of a diverse selection of Miami students and faculty members. “The function of the Sustainability Committee is to promote environmentally and economically sustainable practices at Miami University through collaboration among students, … More Miami University Sustainability Committe Takes Charge

Featured Green Organization: Miami University SAND

October 28, 2014

By Sarah Tyrrell The Miami University Student Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, better known around campus as SAND, is an organization with a focus on health. Any students who have interest in food and nutrition are welcome to join SAND and take on many of their events and services. On campus SAND holds nutrition workshops … More Featured Green Organization: Miami University SAND

Hike-A-Thon-Plus

September 25, 2014

By Sarah Tyrrell The first month of the semester has flown by and autumn weather is almost upon us. If you are looking for a great way to get outside and enjoy the changing seasons, you really don’t have to go too far. Saturday, September 27th 9am-3pm is the Hike-A-Thon Plus, an event that brings … More Hike-A-Thon-Plus

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