Tag: trash
Campus litter ‘takes away from the nature and environmental wellness of...
On an average day, one can find Director of Facilities Management David Caldwell removing cigarette butts, empty Green Bean cups and scraps of plastic...
Over 1,000 per day: to-go containers remain students’ go-to
Despite the ready availability of alternatives, Occidental’s usage of single-use to-go containers has remained at alarming levels, according to Isa Merel, the Campus Dining lead...
Opinion: How a pile of trash can break your heart
We’ve all seen it — the overflowing trash bins around the Marketplace. Litter spilling out in all directions, left to the wind’s devices until...
Diving into Occidental’s water usage
This article was updated at 4:06 p.m. Nov. 17 to clarify that John Garcia is pictured in the photo. In a previous draft, Garcia...
From bin to landfill: the story of waste management at Occidental
Out of the bin Sandra Abrica, a member of the cleaning staff, and Raquel Sanchez, a cleaning staff supervisor, looked through their respective keyrings in the...
Bio faculty conduct research from the top of the canopy to...
Professors in the biology department are traveling to deserts, rainforests and deep seas in order to conduct their scientific research. Professor Beth Braker is...
Conspiracy and murder: The tale of Occidental’s black birds
A conspiracy of ravens and a murder of crows inhabit Occidental's campus, setting the ambiance for Halloween with their chilling sounds and ominous appearance....