Potential Bike-Sharing Program Coming to Miami University

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”

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”

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

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?

Miami University Sustainability Committe Takes Charge

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

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

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