Racine fears Waukesha’s sewage will bring ‘danger’ By Tom Henry, The Ripple Effect (Toledo Blade) WAUKESHA, Wis. – While visiting the lovely state of Wisconsin earlier this month, I learned the battle over Waukesha’s future water supply isn’t just about the 8.2 million gallons a day of treated Lake Michigan…
…United Arts Council before working for several years with Compatible Technology International of St. Paul. Just weeks before he died, Compatible Technology International created a partnership with Northland College to provide a paid internship for a Northland student—combining many of Malcolm’s passions. “Malcolm was tirelessly joyous. He lived life fully…
…Milwaukee suburb that lies just outside the Great Lakes watershed. Because Waukesha sits atop a depleted, contaminated deep aquifer, it has applied for a Lake Michigan water diversion of up to 10.1 million gallons per day. “After reviewing the application for five long years, the state of Wisconsin has decided…
…The initial suspect: record high wolf numbers. The initial conclusion: Increased advocacy for a hunting season on wolves believing that fewer wolves would mean fewer hounds being attacked by wolves. However, just like the classic mysteries, there is more to this story. To read entire op-ed at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel….
…in three sentences or less? A. Lacrosse is a fast-paced, team sport. It involves thinking on the fly, quick decision-making, mental and physical toughness, along with a desire to compete just like every other sport. It is currently one of the fastest growing sports in the Midwestern United States. Q….
…me about manifest destiny? A. The 1840s was a time of superheated national expansion when U.S. leaders sought to incorporate more land into the national fabric. Manifest destiny was used as justification for aggression in the Southwest throughout the Mexican-American War, as well as in Oregon territory. My book focuses…
…and partners. Northland College has not given up on the next generation. We know and trust they want more than just a nearby Starbucks. In fact, we’re counting on their passion, instincts and ingenuity to lead us into the future. We also count on our ability to make it work….
…Published in time for the April 22 celebration of Earth Day, The Princeton Review highlights the Northland College’s commitment to local foods, composting and sustainability academic offerings. “Northland College isn’t just meeting sustainability standards — it’s setting them,” the guide reports. The Princeton Review chose Northland College based on a…
…should absolutely take advantage of that. There are so many different kinds of leadership, and at Northland, there is space for all of them to shine. It’s just as important to help underclassman find their way to the CSE as it is to start a club or join NCSA. You…
…put in place climate action plans. Individuals do indeed have a role. Scaled-up action usually means governments changing laws. But that doesn’t mean individual acts aren’t important. Just the opposite. It’s those individual acts, over years and in many places, that give new ideas legitimacy and pave the way for…
