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Reestablishing Ecosia in the Computer Labs

UWSP has used Ecosia for a couple of years, but many on campus still don’t know what it is. First brought to campus by former student Justin Seis, Ecosia is a search engine powered by Microsoft Bing that pledges to plant a tree every time a search is made. Seis, backed by the Sustainability Office, came to the Information Technology ... Read More »

DeBot Forum Allows Students to Voice Opinions

Despite only opening a month and a half ago, many changes have taken place to the new DeBot Dining Center and more changes are currently in the works. Before dining services updated their policies, they held an open forum to hear students’ concerns and suggestions. SGA helped host the forum that took place Monday, Feb. 24. Keynote speakers at the ... Read More »

Trump Administration in Talks with Laos Regarding Hmong Deportations

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was in Laos in late January, discussing the potential deportation of more than 4,500 Hmong and Lao refugees. However, deportation could mean potential persecution for some of the refugees. Over the past two decades, the U.S. started deportation proceedings in court against almost 5,000 Lao citizens. While courts are not required to report, many of ... Read More »

Dean of the College of Natural Resources Steps Down

Christine Thomas Dean of the College of Natural Resources at UWSP, has announced retirement from her role at the university. She will be volunteering for the college and Becoming an Outdoors-Woman in retirement and is hoping to do some writing. Thomas is looking forward to spending time with her family, and possibly keeping up with the weeds in her garden. ... Read More »

2020 Presidential Candidates Take Stances on Climate Change

Climate change is a global issue that has potential ramifications in every city, state, and region of the United States, as well as abroad. It is also an increasingly important issue for voters when considering which candidate to vote for: ranking first among liberal democrats and fifth for all registered voters, according to a survey from Yale and George Mason. ... Read More »

Schmeeckle Plans Restoration Project

Oak wilt is killing the trees in Schmeeckle Reserve. There’s only a matter of time before all of the trees contract the infection and die. According to the Department of Natural Resources, oak wilt is widespread in southern Wisconsin but much of it is still a new and uncommon disease. Oaks that have contracted oak wilt will have dull green ... Read More »

Plant-Based Options are on the Rise at Local Restaurants

Impossible Foods is a company that develops plant-based substitutes for meat products. Impossible Foods Inc. has gained popularity in the fast food industry after Burger King launched their Impossible Burger.  On April 1, 2019, Burger King launched a Whopper made entirely from Impossible Foods plant-based protein at select St. Louis locations. Today, this vegan option is known as the Impossible ... Read More »

Illinois Becomes Second State to Cap Insulin Prices

After raising some insulin prices over $350, Illinois joined Colorado by placing a cap on the amount that pharmacies can charge for insulin in those states. On May 23, Colorado governor Jared Polis signed the bill into law, with it going into effect on Jan. 1. Illinois governor J.B. Priztker signed the bill on Jan. 24, yet it does not ... Read More »

How the 2020 Democratic Primaries May Impact Your Student Debt

The 2020 election will influence how student debt is handled and the future of the American higher education system. Americans owe more than $1.4 billion in student loan debt as of 2019. The student loan crisis has taken over the United States and surpassed auto loan debt and credit card debt. It’s a financial crisis that plagues over 45 million ... Read More »

Evers Addresses Student Debt

On Wednesday, Jan. 29, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed an executive order that created a task force to address the rising student debt crisis. The task force’s mission will be to study the causes of excessive student debt while also proposing solutions. As he finished his address, Evers recognized “Student debt isn’t going to go away anytime soon… But this ... Read More »