Alejandro Serrano, junior biology major “They are making an effort to be by posting the recycling bins along the residence halls and along campus. We have recycling options, but there are things that [NSU] can do better, like using tupperware and things like that. But, I’d say they do a decent job.” Fabian […]
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Why do we celebrate Earth Day?
Most people remember celebrating Earth Day in elementary school — from the erupting baking soda and vinegar volcanoes to sprouting pea plants on a windowsill, it seemed more like a day for crafts and fun experiments than about recycling. Beyond that, however, Earth Day holds a much deeper significance that many people don’t fully understand. […]
Our selfishness is ruining our planet
April 22 is Earth Day, which is important for several reasons. For many, the sole purpose of this day is to seemingly remind them about the harmful impacts a variety of practices can have on their health. From sensationalized advertisements about cancer-causing pollutants, to statistics about food waste and crops dying, a lot of what […]
Celebrate Earth Day the NSU way
NSU will celebrate Earth Day with a tree planting ceremony, live music from Radio X, face painting, free food and a speech by Don Rosenblum, dean of the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, in addition to faculty lectures throughout the week.
NSU hosts Earth Day campus activities
Although Earth Day is recognized nationally on April 22, the holiday will be celebrated from April 16 to 26 by various NSU clubs, organizations and faculty. The largest of the events, an Arbor Day/ Earth Day tree planting ceremony at the Gold Circle Lake, hosted by the Student Chapter of the National Association of Environmental […]