I was reminded the other day that the results of our most recent waste sort were never posted. And so, drum roll…. here they are. I know the charts are a bit blurry… so the summary is that in the Student Center, we are doing better on keeping recyclables out of the trash, but folks […]
Continue readingI’m kind of turning into a food snob. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not against the occasional McDonalds hash brown and I have a wonderful (though incredibly unhealthy) relationship with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, but I try to give myself the best food possible. There is this stigma that shopping for healthy food means you’ll […]
Continue readingStudents! I just confirmed with the Director of Transportation at UVM that Champlain students can ride the UVM off-campus shuttle, which does a loop through downtown and passes by Champlain during the evenings. You may be asked for ID, so be sure to have your Champlain ID with you. If you run into any problems, […]
Continue readingThe 2011 Kill-A-Watt Challenge is here!From January 31- March 6, Champlain College residential halls will compete to reduce electricity usage. The winner of the competition will be determined by the hall that has the largest percentage reduction of electricity over baseline consumption as well as the highest rate of participation in various events on campus […]
Continue readingA Teeny Foreword- These past few months I’ve had this increased interest in the food I’m eating, where it comes from, how it is produced, its nutritional values, and the ethical repercussions. Most Americans live by the S.A.D, Standard American Diet, a very unfortunate, though kind of true, acronym. Many are at risk for inadequate […]
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Hello Beavers, Winter is already here, and I’m sure many of ya’ll have brought out your big jackets or are tempted by all the winter collections at your favorite store. I’ve been eying some lovely cardigans that are being sold at Urban Outfitters….Too rich for my blood, and I’m sure I’m not the only one […]
Continue readingHello Mindful Beavers, All ya’ll have probably seen a Prius or two, or twenty, as you’re walking about Burlington. But is every driver suited to drive one? Let’s do a general break down of ‘eco-friendly’ cars. First there are hybrids, then there hybrid plug-ins, and finally there are all electric cars. I’m actually going to […]
Continue readingHello fellow Beavers, Sorry I’ve been a little AWOL for the past few weeks. Busy times right? I hope your Thanksgiving break has been going swimmingly and that you’ve been keeping up with your mindfulness. The water pressure at our house was fixed a few weeks ago, which thankfully ended a tragic two year bend […]
Continue readingAccording to several Google searches, the average American shower is 10 minutes long. Still, one must take into consideration that men were also included in this survey, and they have a tendency to get in, scrub, and get out. Sorry ladies, but we have a habit of taking pretty long showers. And who could you […]
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