…at least 116 years old, it was just a few years shy of being considered old growth by regional management standards. Even in death, however, Martin said the white pine continues to provide instruction in ecosystems. “A tree that once provided habitat for birds, tree frogs, stoneflies, and many other…
…even more importantly, Galen provides a nice model for how we should respond: we’ve got to do something about it. I think Galen provides a more responsible if perhaps more challenging model: no matter how daunting, we have to fight misinformation whenever we can and however we can, just like…
…it is easy to come away with an argument either for or against firearms, but they provide little insight into how people actually think about and use their guns. Indeed, until just a half-dozen or so years ago, we knew a great deal more about the methodological challenges of surveying…
…a year. The family moved to Chicago, where Albin continued graduate school and worked for the University of Chicago Press before becoming president of Frances Shimer College. Margueritte was a writer (and published author) with a strong interest in social justice issues. In fact, Kenneth shared a story in an…
…and operates his own consulting business, Sustainability Squared. Buckles: I was just reading about Jackson Family Wines sustainability efforts in the New York Times. You take sustainability seriously. Schreiber-Stainthorp: We treat sustainability and innovation as synonyms. I’m part of a two-person team, leading our sustainability efforts for a company with…
…food insecurity through eliminating waste on college campuses. Since 2011, the chapters of the Food Recovery Network have recovered over two million pounds of food across the country. “The Food Recovery Network Chapter at Northland is an essential component of promoting a more sustainable and just food system in our…
For some, being stranded on Lake Superior in a boat with two broken motors is reasonable cause for alarm. However, for graduating senior Jordan Welnetz it was “just another day at the office” and a prime opportunity to enjoy the lake she loves. “We didn’t know what we were going…
…day instead as an opportunity to celebrate Indigenous diversity and resiliency,” said Northland College Indigenous Cultures Center (ICC) Director Katrina Werchouski. The proclamation is just the beginning. The ICC, Native American Student Association (NASA), and other powwow organizers have added several new features this year designed to educate attendees about…
…and thread and locally sourced fiber, collaborating on the embellishment by adding just one stitch – or as many as they would like. The interactive art installation will be available on the walls of the co-op until May 14, and anyone, at any time, is encouraged to take the canvases…
