The environment has been a topic on Texas State campus this year because of this year’s common experience theme.
International business major Adeline Fresch said she recycles every now and then, on and off campus and rides the bus to school because she is very concerned about the environment.
“It’s shocking and scary how much trash there is, and it’ll be there for thousands and thousands of years,” Fresch said.
Audrey McKinney a Texas State University professor is concerned about the environment. She recycles, takes the Austin tram and shops at the farmers market because she is concerned about her health and the health of the world.
McKinney teaches a class called Environmental Topics speaking on how recycling can help people spend less money by using smaller trash cans. McKinney said using less total or things that naturally compost and don’t need to be recycled is better than recycling.
Tammy Erwin ,a French major, rides her bike everywhere in order to reduce pollution. She said she recycles in order to use fewer resources in the hopes that one day recycled products will be cheaper.
“I recycle because it’s cool. I hope that things made from recycled products will become cheaper,” said Erwin. She said she continues to recycle but hasn’t talked about the environment in any of her classes.
Jules, a philosophy major, between the ages of 18-25 is a vegetarian, and said he recycles because he believes without people there would be no pollution.
“I recycle as much I can without killing myself,” said Jules. He said recycling to him is a simple thing to do and environmentally friendly.
Others had a different point of view.
Senior philosophy and finance double major Russell Booth said he rides the bus to campus and picks up trash if he sees it on the ground. Even though he said he is not greatly concerned about the environment because it doesn’t affect him directly. He said he doesn’t recycle at home, but he recycles on campus because it’s convenient.
“We talk about the environment a lot in my philosophy technology and philosophy dialogues class,” Booth said.
Freshman nursing major Lyndsey Futrell is not really concerned about the environment. She recycles water bottles because her dorm brought containers in telling them they had to it, but she doesn’t really pay attention to environmental topics. Although Futrell is not into saving the environment, she said she has heard about it in her University Seminar class having online forum discussions.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Texas State University: The Maroon, Gold, and GREEN
Students at Texas State University are discussing environmental concern in class and it may be effecting the movement towards going green.
Most freshmen at Texas State are taking University Seminar; the class’s subject is focusing on sustainability this year and is encouraging students to be more considerate about the environment. It’s not just University Seminar but many students have credited other courses for having discussion on the environment also.
“Yes, in my organization behavior class. About how companies can help be environmentally friendly,” replied Andrea Ray, 21-year-old Management major, when asked whether environment or sustainability had been a topic in any classes.
After asking students around campus the same question, most answers were similar.
“Yes, seminar and political science,” answered Jesus Garcia.
“Yes, Biotry and Evolution,” answered Tracy Shumard
Not all students were enthusiastic about the attention toward environmental awareness though.
“Unfortunately yes. We talk about this a lot in my Philosophy Technology and Philosophy Dialogues,” Senior Russel Booth stated.
Although, Booth admitted to being “not greatly” concerned about the environment he still tries to avoid littering and rides the bus.
Despite some student apathy towards sustainability, most students said they were concerned and did their part to help.
“It’s shocking and scary how much trash there is, and it’ll be there for thousands and thousands of years,” Senior Business Major Adeline Fresch expressed her concern.
Students around Texas State are doing their part to contribute.
Junior Tammy Erwin rides her bike everywhere to reduce pollution because shes is concerned about the worlds resouces.
The campus will continue to encourage sustainability in hopes of influencing the students to "go green."
Most freshmen at Texas State are taking University Seminar; the class’s subject is focusing on sustainability this year and is encouraging students to be more considerate about the environment. It’s not just University Seminar but many students have credited other courses for having discussion on the environment also.
“Yes, in my organization behavior class. About how companies can help be environmentally friendly,” replied Andrea Ray, 21-year-old Management major, when asked whether environment or sustainability had been a topic in any classes.
After asking students around campus the same question, most answers were similar.
“Yes, seminar and political science,” answered Jesus Garcia.
“Yes, Biotry and Evolution,” answered Tracy Shumard
Not all students were enthusiastic about the attention toward environmental awareness though.
“Unfortunately yes. We talk about this a lot in my Philosophy Technology and Philosophy Dialogues,” Senior Russel Booth stated.
Although, Booth admitted to being “not greatly” concerned about the environment he still tries to avoid littering and rides the bus.
Despite some student apathy towards sustainability, most students said they were concerned and did their part to help.
“It’s shocking and scary how much trash there is, and it’ll be there for thousands and thousands of years,” Senior Business Major Adeline Fresch expressed her concern.
Students around Texas State are doing their part to contribute.
Junior Tammy Erwin rides her bike everywhere to reduce pollution because shes is concerned about the worlds resouces.
The campus will continue to encourage sustainability in hopes of influencing the students to "go green."
Do Bobcats Care About the Environment?
Some Texas State students are more concerned about their environment than others. Is Texas
State University maroon, gold and green?
Russel Booth, philosophy and finance major considers himself “environmentally friendly” because he picks up trash he sees on the ground and rides the Bobcat Tram to school. Although he is not concerned about the environment and does not recycle at home, he recycles on campus because it is convenient.
On the contrary, national business major Adeline Fresch admits she is “very concerned about the environment.” She recycles on and off campus and also uses the Bob Cat Tram for transportation to and from campus. “It’s shocking and scary how much trash there is, and it’ll be there for thousands of years,” Fresch said.
Jesus Garcia said he doesn’t do anything he considers good for the environment. Garcia said he is concerned about the environment but doesn’t get around to doing anything about it. His university seminar and political science classes have discussed the environment and sustainability this semester.
“I ride my bike everywhere because I’m not creating all this air pollution,” said Tammy Erwin, who is concerned with the environment.
“I recycle because if we reuse, then we don’t have to create and we lessen our carbon footprint,” graduate student Stephanie Pridgen said.
Animal science major, Abrie Dahle said she has a reusable water bottle and recycles old notes. She admits to doing this because she said it “cuts down on waste, makes less trash and because we don’t have a lot of landfill space.”
State University maroon, gold and green?
Russel Booth, philosophy and finance major considers himself “environmentally friendly” because he picks up trash he sees on the ground and rides the Bobcat Tram to school. Although he is not concerned about the environment and does not recycle at home, he recycles on campus because it is convenient.
On the contrary, national business major Adeline Fresch admits she is “very concerned about the environment.” She recycles on and off campus and also uses the Bob Cat Tram for transportation to and from campus. “It’s shocking and scary how much trash there is, and it’ll be there for thousands of years,” Fresch said.
Jesus Garcia said he doesn’t do anything he considers good for the environment. Garcia said he is concerned about the environment but doesn’t get around to doing anything about it. His university seminar and political science classes have discussed the environment and sustainability this semester.
“I ride my bike everywhere because I’m not creating all this air pollution,” said Tammy Erwin, who is concerned with the environment.
“I recycle because if we reuse, then we don’t have to create and we lessen our carbon footprint,” graduate student Stephanie Pridgen said.
Animal science major, Abrie Dahle said she has a reusable water bottle and recycles old notes. She admits to doing this because she said it “cuts down on waste, makes less trash and because we don’t have a lot of landfill space.”
Environmental Ideals on Texas State Campus
Interviews were conducted on Wednesday, September 15 2010 on Texas State campus to gather different viewpoint on environmental awareness and concern.
Adeline Fresch is a senior at Texas State University and is very concerned about the environment.
“It’s shocking and scary how much trash there is, and it’ll be there for thousands and thousands of years,” Said Fresch.
Jesus Garcia, student at Texas State, holds a slightly different viewpoint than Fresch. He is concerned about the environment but rarely gets around to doing anything.
“I don’t throw away bottles, I keep them in my room until I’m ready to use them again,” said Garcia.
For Stephanie Pridgen the environment is a “mid-level” priority. Pridgen is a graduate student for Communication Studies.
“I recycle because if we reuse, then we don’t have to create and we lessen our carbon footprint,” said Pridgen.
Another Texas State student, Luke McBroom, owns a hunting and fishing license that he bought for $50. A majority of the proceeds go towards conservation of the environment.
Tammy Erwin, a French major, also voiced her concern about the environment. Erwin recycles in a way to use less resources and is hoping recycled products will be cheaper in the future.
Some students shared a very different opinion on the environment.
Russell Booth, a senior at Texas State, is not greatly concerned about the environment because he does not see an immediate effect on his life.
Various sources at Texas State all shared very varied opinions on the environmental topic.
Gearing Up For No Impact Week, Texas State Talks "Going Green"
Sustainability. Environmentally friendly. Recycling.
The campus of Texas State University is abuzz with talk of all things “green” as this year’s Common Experience theme promotes eco-conscious living.
Many students listed the convenient on-campus recycling bins and university tram system as “green” resources they used often.
"I recycle because if we reuse, then we don't have to create and we lessen our carbon footprint,” said Stephanie Pridgen, a communication studies graduate student.
Management senior Andrea Ray said she recycles because it’s the right thing to do. French major Tammy Erwin, junior, and animal science freshman Abrie Dahle both noted waste reduction as their motivation to recycle.
Audrey McKinney, professor of a class on environmental topics, praised recycling and other eco-friendly practices. To go a step farther than recycling is to use less in total or to use things that don’t even need to be recycled, McKinney said.
"It's shocking and scary how much trash there is, and it'll be there for thousands and thousands of years,” said Adeline Fresch, national business senior.
Being more environmentally conscious isn’t something that comes easy to every student, however.
Russel Booth, philosophy and finance double major, said he isn’t greatly concerned about the environment because it doesn’t affect him immediately.
Philosophy major Jules said he believes the only way to be completely environmentally friendly would be to commit suicide. Alternatively, Jules said he is as environmentally concerned as he can be because it’s a simple thing to do.
This semester, discussions on the environment or sustainability permeate the classrooms of subjects as diverse as political science, philosophy, urban sociology and organizational behavior.
As part of the Common Experience, Texas State plans to hold “No Impact Week” Sept. 26-Oct. 3 to continue to educate students about sustainability.
More information on No Impact Week and sustainability can be found through Texas State’s Common Experience website.
The campus of Texas State University is abuzz with talk of all things “green” as this year’s Common Experience theme promotes eco-conscious living.
Many students listed the convenient on-campus recycling bins and university tram system as “green” resources they used often.
"I recycle because if we reuse, then we don't have to create and we lessen our carbon footprint,” said Stephanie Pridgen, a communication studies graduate student.
Management senior Andrea Ray said she recycles because it’s the right thing to do. French major Tammy Erwin, junior, and animal science freshman Abrie Dahle both noted waste reduction as their motivation to recycle.
Audrey McKinney, professor of a class on environmental topics, praised recycling and other eco-friendly practices. To go a step farther than recycling is to use less in total or to use things that don’t even need to be recycled, McKinney said.
"It's shocking and scary how much trash there is, and it'll be there for thousands and thousands of years,” said Adeline Fresch, national business senior.
Being more environmentally conscious isn’t something that comes easy to every student, however.
Russel Booth, philosophy and finance double major, said he isn’t greatly concerned about the environment because it doesn’t affect him immediately.
Philosophy major Jules said he believes the only way to be completely environmentally friendly would be to commit suicide. Alternatively, Jules said he is as environmentally concerned as he can be because it’s a simple thing to do.
This semester, discussions on the environment or sustainability permeate the classrooms of subjects as diverse as political science, philosophy, urban sociology and organizational behavior.
As part of the Common Experience, Texas State plans to hold “No Impact Week” Sept. 26-Oct. 3 to continue to educate students about sustainability.
More information on No Impact Week and sustainability can be found through Texas State’s Common Experience website.
Texas State University on the Environment and Sustainability
Six students shared their thoughts on the environment, the common experience, at Texas State University.
When asked if the environment or sustainability has been a topic in any of his classes Russel Booth, a philosophy and finance major, said, “Unfortunately.” Topics concerning the environment have been discussed in Booth’s philosophy of dialogue and philosophy of technology classes.
Booth is not concerned about the environment, but he will avoid littering, ride the bus and recycle on campus because it is convenient.
Tammy Erwin, a french major, said, “I ride my bike everywhere because I’m not creating all this air pollution.” Erwin considers riding her bike environmentally friendly.
Adeline Fresch, a national business major, is very concerned about the environment.
Fresch said, “It’s shocking and scary how much trash there is and it’ll be there for thousands and thousands of years.” In an effort to be environmentally friendly Fresch recycles on and off campus and rides the bus.
Jules, a recycler and vegetarian, was asked if she worries about the environment and she said, “as much as I can without killing myself.”
Lindsey, a freshman, recycles water bottles because her dorm brought in recycling containers and said, “You have to do this!” When Lindsey was asked if she is concerned about the environment she said she does not pay attention to it.
Audrey McKinney, a professor, recycles, takes the Austin Tram as much as possible and shops at Farmers Markets.
McKinney is “very concerned about her health and how our environment affects our health.” She keeps the environment and sustainability a topic in her classes by teaching an environmental class.
Booth is not concerned about the environment, but he will avoid littering, ride the bus and recycle on campus because it is convenient.
Tammy Erwin, a french major, said, “I ride my bike everywhere because I’m not creating all this air pollution.” Erwin considers riding her bike environmentally friendly.
Adeline Fresch, a national business major, is very concerned about the environment.
Fresch said, “It’s shocking and scary how much trash there is and it’ll be there for thousands and thousands of years.” In an effort to be environmentally friendly Fresch recycles on and off campus and rides the bus.
Jules, a recycler and vegetarian, was asked if she worries about the environment and she said, “as much as I can without killing myself.”
Lindsey, a freshman, recycles water bottles because her dorm brought in recycling containers and said, “You have to do this!” When Lindsey was asked if she is concerned about the environment she said she does not pay attention to it.
Audrey McKinney, a professor, recycles, takes the Austin Tram as much as possible and shops at Farmers Markets.
McKinney is “very concerned about her health and how our environment affects our health.” She keeps the environment and sustainability a topic in her classes by teaching an environmental class.
Texas State Campus: Environmentally Aware
Thanks to the constant focus on environment friendly alternatives and sustainability, more people seem to be concerned with the state of the environment. From college students to college professors, the environment’s condition is a hot topic.
“It’s shocking and scary how much trash there is,” said Adeline Fresch, a senior national business major. Fresch recycles on campus, at home and also takes the bus to and from her apartment instead of driving.
“I ride my bike everywhere because I’m not creating all this air pollution,” said Tammy Erwin, a junior French major. Erwin is very conscientious about the state of the environment because she doesn’t want to use up the earth's resources. Erwin hopes, “that things made from recycled products will become cheaper.”
Philosophy major, Jules, said he recycles and is a vegetarian and wants to help as much as he can, “without killing himself.”
Graduate Student Stephanie Pridgen says she recycles paper, glass, plastic and even reuses plastic bags. Pridgen claims that the environment is one of her mid-level priorities.
"I’m concerned about my health and the environment affects that," said Professor Audrey McKinney of Texas State University. McKinney not only recycles, but she takes the tram as much as possible and shops at farmers markets. McKinney also noted that as much as she recycles, she would be much happier with products that naturally composted because she’d like to be able to throw a used product on the ground and have it biodegrade in just a few days.
While most people are concerned because of the effects on the earth and the human race, there are some whose primary concern is the animals. Andrea Ray, a management major, said she is especially concerned about litter, “because it could end up killing animals.”
“It’s shocking and scary how much trash there is,” said Adeline Fresch, a senior national business major. Fresch recycles on campus, at home and also takes the bus to and from her apartment instead of driving.
“I ride my bike everywhere because I’m not creating all this air pollution,” said Tammy Erwin, a junior French major. Erwin is very conscientious about the state of the environment because she doesn’t want to use up the earth's resources. Erwin hopes, “that things made from recycled products will become cheaper.”
Philosophy major, Jules, said he recycles and is a vegetarian and wants to help as much as he can, “without killing himself.”
Graduate Student Stephanie Pridgen says she recycles paper, glass, plastic and even reuses plastic bags. Pridgen claims that the environment is one of her mid-level priorities.
"I’m concerned about my health and the environment affects that," said Professor Audrey McKinney of Texas State University. McKinney not only recycles, but she takes the tram as much as possible and shops at farmers markets. McKinney also noted that as much as she recycles, she would be much happier with products that naturally composted because she’d like to be able to throw a used product on the ground and have it biodegrade in just a few days.
While most people are concerned because of the effects on the earth and the human race, there are some whose primary concern is the animals. Andrea Ray, a management major, said she is especially concerned about litter, “because it could end up killing animals.”
Texas State Talks Environment
SAN MARCOS, TEXAS- A survey conducted yesterday showed that Texas State students and faculty have the environment and sustainability on their minds. Many students were concerned about lessening their carbon footprint while even those not greatly concerned said they are “environmentally friendly” when it is convenient. The majority of students said that they have discussed the environment and sustainability in at least one of their classes this year.
Of the students interviewed, many felt that protecting the environment was of top priority. French major Tammy Erwin said she rides her bike everywhere in order to reduce pollution. Erwin recycles in order to use fewer resources in the hope that one day recycling will be cheaper.
Stephanie Pridgen was among those who have not discussed sustainability in her classes, but claims the environment is “a mid-level priority”. “I recycle because if we reuse, then we don’t have to create and we lessen our carbon footprint," said Pridgen when asked if she does anything she considers "environmentally friendly".
“It’s shocking and scary how much trash there is and it’ll be there for thousands and thousands of years,” said national business major Adeline Fresch. Fresch expressed a deep concern for the environment and said she recycles as well as rides the bus to and from her apartment.
Freshman and Animal Science major Abrie Dahl agreed that landfills do not have much space. Dahl reuses water bottles and recycles old notes to cut down on waste and produce less trash.
Environmental Topics professor Audrey Mckinney said she is very concerned about the environment as well. Mckinney said she shops at farmers markets, rides the Austin tram, and recycles in an effort to save money while protecting the environment. She said she was not only concerned about the environment but for her personal health.
Russel Booth, a Philosophy and Finance double major, was among those who was less concerned with protecting the environment. Booth said it is unfortunate how much the topic is discussed in his classes. Booth claimed he is not greatly concerned about the environment because it does not affect him immediately, but he recycles on campus when it is convenient and rides the bus.
Of the students interviewed, many felt that protecting the environment was of top priority. French major Tammy Erwin said she rides her bike everywhere in order to reduce pollution. Erwin recycles in order to use fewer resources in the hope that one day recycling will be cheaper.
Stephanie Pridgen was among those who have not discussed sustainability in her classes, but claims the environment is “a mid-level priority”. “I recycle because if we reuse, then we don’t have to create and we lessen our carbon footprint," said Pridgen when asked if she does anything she considers "environmentally friendly".
“It’s shocking and scary how much trash there is and it’ll be there for thousands and thousands of years,” said national business major Adeline Fresch. Fresch expressed a deep concern for the environment and said she recycles as well as rides the bus to and from her apartment.
Freshman and Animal Science major Abrie Dahl agreed that landfills do not have much space. Dahl reuses water bottles and recycles old notes to cut down on waste and produce less trash.
Environmental Topics professor Audrey Mckinney said she is very concerned about the environment as well. Mckinney said she shops at farmers markets, rides the Austin tram, and recycles in an effort to save money while protecting the environment. She said she was not only concerned about the environment but for her personal health.
Russel Booth, a Philosophy and Finance double major, was among those who was less concerned with protecting the environment. Booth said it is unfortunate how much the topic is discussed in his classes. Booth claimed he is not greatly concerned about the environment because it does not affect him immediately, but he recycles on campus when it is convenient and rides the bus.
Sustainability On and Off Campus
Texas State University students and teachers voiced their opinions about sustainability and how it affects their lives on and off campus.
Environmental topics professor Audrey McKinney said she recycles, takes the Austin Tram and shops at a farmers market to be environmentally friendly.
Senior Russel Booth said he picks up litter, rides the bus to school and recycles on campus because it’s convenient but not at home because it’s harder.
Texas State has designated recycle bins on campus but not all apartments or dorms offer the same availability.
“I care about the environment, but it’s a midlevel priority,” said communication studies graduate Stephanie Pridgen, Even though it is not a high priority Pridgen said she recycles to lessen her carbon footprint.
Student Jesus Garcia said he is concerned about the environment but doesn’t get around to doing anything. “I don’t throw away bottles, I keep them in my room until I’m ready to use them again,” said Garcia.
Andrea Ray said she is concerned about litter because it could kill animals and sustainability was discussed in her organizational behavior class where they talked about companies being environmentally friendly.
Philosophy major Jules said sustainability was discussed in his urban sociology class about how urban society effects the environment now and in the future. Jules said he recycles and he believes without people there would be no pollution.
Environmental topics professor Audrey McKinney said she recycles, takes the Austin Tram and shops at a farmers market to be environmentally friendly.
Senior Russel Booth said he picks up litter, rides the bus to school and recycles on campus because it’s convenient but not at home because it’s harder.
Texas State has designated recycle bins on campus but not all apartments or dorms offer the same availability.
“I care about the environment, but it’s a midlevel priority,” said communication studies graduate Stephanie Pridgen, Even though it is not a high priority Pridgen said she recycles to lessen her carbon footprint.
Student Jesus Garcia said he is concerned about the environment but doesn’t get around to doing anything. “I don’t throw away bottles, I keep them in my room until I’m ready to use them again,” said Garcia.
Andrea Ray said she is concerned about litter because it could kill animals and sustainability was discussed in her organizational behavior class where they talked about companies being environmentally friendly.
Philosophy major Jules said sustainability was discussed in his urban sociology class about how urban society effects the environment now and in the future. Jules said he recycles and he believes without people there would be no pollution.
Environment Quote Story 2
Professor of an "Environmental Topics" course, Audrey McKinney, is very concerned about the environment and how it relates to her health. She recycles as well as shops at farmers markets to become more environmentally friendly.
Randy Booth, a 25-year-old Senior majoring in philosophy with a minor in finance, said "unfortunately" his philosophy of dialogue and philosophy of technology classes have also made the environment a topic of lecture.
"I care about the environment, but it's a mid-level priority," said graduate student, Stephanie Pridgen. "I recycle plastic, glass and paper. I reuse plastic bags; I take them and use them instead of the fabric grocery bags," continued Pridgen.
"I don't throw away bottles, I keep them in my room until I'm ready to use them again," said Jesus Garcia.
"I recycle because it's cool. Nah, I hope that things made from recycled products will become cheaper," said Tammy Erwin, a French major/psychology minor.
"It's shocking and scary how much trash there is, and it'll be there for thousands and thousands of years," said Adeline Fresch, a Senior national business major.
Randy Booth, a 25-year-old Senior majoring in philosophy with a minor in finance, said "unfortunately" his philosophy of dialogue and philosophy of technology classes have also made the environment a topic of lecture.
"I care about the environment, but it's a mid-level priority," said graduate student, Stephanie Pridgen. "I recycle plastic, glass and paper. I reuse plastic bags; I take them and use them instead of the fabric grocery bags," continued Pridgen.
"I don't throw away bottles, I keep them in my room until I'm ready to use them again," said Jesus Garcia.
"I recycle because it's cool. Nah, I hope that things made from recycled products will become cheaper," said Tammy Erwin, a French major/psychology minor.
"It's shocking and scary how much trash there is, and it'll be there for thousands and thousands of years," said Adeline Fresch, a Senior national business major.
Green on the Brain
SAN MARCOS, TEXAS – Some Texas State University students and faculty have the environment on their minds, according to a survey done Wednesday. However, some also said that either sustainability or the environment were not topics of discussion in any of their classes.
Even those who were not greatly interested in the environment said they did their part. Philosophy and finance major, Russel Booth, said that even though he doesn't believe the environment affects him directly, he rides the bus and recycles "on campus because it's convenient."
"It is shocking and scary how much garbage we dump into the environment and how it will all just pile up," said international business senior, Adeline Fresch.
Many students echoed her concerns and about the environment. Some, such as Booth, ride bicycles or take other alternate forms of transportation to cut down on air pollution.
Electronic media junior, Abrie Dahle, said she reuses her plastic water bottles and communication studies graduate, Stephanie Pridgen, said she reuses plastic grocery bags to keep them from ending up in a landfill where they could remain for many years.
Environmental Topics professor, Audrey McKinney, said she recycles because it means she can use a smaller trash can, which translates into less money spent. However, others still want to see efforts go further. "I hope that things made from recycled products will become cheaper," said French major Tammy Erwin.
Students and Teachers Take Environment Into Consideration
Yesterday afternoon Texas State students and Teachers spoke of their environmental opinions and what Texas State University has done to inform them of the world around them. Several students said that they held some amount of concern for the environment while some other students said otherwise.
Whether the students or teachers were environmentally concerned or not, they said that some of their classes revolved around or discussed environmental sustainability at some point. There was no connection found between the students or teachers participating in these classes and their environmental opinions.
Russell Boothe, a senior philosophy & finance double major, was among the students in the environmentally unconcerned group that had in fact discussed the issue in class. “Unfortunately yes we talk about this a lot in my philosophy of dialogue and philosophy of technology classes,” said Boothe. He did go on to say that although he isn’t concerned for the environment he does try not to litter.
Lindsey Futrell, a nursing major, said she had experienced something similar to Russel Boothe. “In university seminar we have an online forum discussion, questions and answers online and even discuss the environment in class,” said Futrell. Unlike Mr. Boothe, Lindsey Futrell claimed she’s not environmentally concerned and doesn’t pay attention to “that stuff.”
Professor Audrey McKinney, a teacher at Texas State, teaches a class called Environmental Topics and has these discussions in class daily. “I am very concerned about my health and our environment affects that,” said McKinney. She even prefers using products that are naturally compost-able over those that are recyclable.
On the other hand some students felt differently even without discussing the topic in their classes. Tammy Erwin, a French major, is environmentally concerned without any influence from these class discussions. “I ride my bike everywhere because I’m not creating air pollution,” said Erwin.
Whether the students or teachers were environmentally concerned or not, they said that some of their classes revolved around or discussed environmental sustainability at some point. There was no connection found between the students or teachers participating in these classes and their environmental opinions.
Russell Boothe, a senior philosophy & finance double major, was among the students in the environmentally unconcerned group that had in fact discussed the issue in class. “Unfortunately yes we talk about this a lot in my philosophy of dialogue and philosophy of technology classes,” said Boothe. He did go on to say that although he isn’t concerned for the environment he does try not to litter.
Lindsey Futrell, a nursing major, said she had experienced something similar to Russel Boothe. “In university seminar we have an online forum discussion, questions and answers online and even discuss the environment in class,” said Futrell. Unlike Mr. Boothe, Lindsey Futrell claimed she’s not environmentally concerned and doesn’t pay attention to “that stuff.”
Professor Audrey McKinney, a teacher at Texas State, teaches a class called Environmental Topics and has these discussions in class daily. “I am very concerned about my health and our environment affects that,” said McKinney. She even prefers using products that are naturally compost-able over those that are recyclable.
On the other hand some students felt differently even without discussing the topic in their classes. Tammy Erwin, a French major, is environmentally concerned without any influence from these class discussions. “I ride my bike everywhere because I’m not creating air pollution,” said Erwin.
Some students were so concerned for the environment that they were almost upset that their class hadn't discussed the subject. "Unfortunately, we have not discussed environmental sustainability in any of my classes," said Adeline Fresch, a national business major. Her biggest concern is the amount of trash produced each year and the length of time it will remain here.
Stephanie Pridgen, a texas state graduate student, has never discussed the topic in any of her classes and still calls it "one of her mid-level priorities." She tries to help the cause by recycling. "I recycle because if we reuse, then we don't have to create and we lessen our carbon footprint."
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Texas State Students Recycle Ideas of Leaving No Impact
Some Texas State students do everything they can to remove their carbon footprint, while others are just not concerned.
“It is shocking and scary how much garbage we dump into the environment,” Adelien Fresch, a senior international major, said. Fresch recycles both on and off campus, and rides the bus to campus to be more “environmentally friendly.”
Russel booth, a senior philosophy and finance double major also does what he can to help. When he sees trash on the ground, he’ll pick it up, and he rides to the bus to campus.
"I recycle because if we reuse, then we don't have to create, and we lessen our carbon footprint," Graduate Stephanie Pridgen said. Pridgen was motivated to recycle in order to remove her carbon footprint, while other students were motivated directly by Texas State.
Lindsey Futrell, a freshman nursing major, said she recycles water bottles because her dorm brought recycling containers in and said, "You have to do this!" When asked if she cared about the environment she said not really. She doesn’t pay attention to that stuff.
Booth said he isn’t greatly concerned about the environment, because it doesn’t affect him immediately. He recycles on campus because it’s convenient, but at home it’s harder.
"I care about the environment, but it's a mid-level priority," Pridgen said. "I recycle plastic, glass and paper. I reuse my plastic bags... instead of [using] the fabric grocery bags."
Others said they concerned about the environment because it could end up killing animals. Tammy Erwin, a junior French major, said she is concerned because she doesn’t want to use all the world’s resources.
Every student has their opinion about the environment, and their concern is made for different reasons. Because Texas State’s theme is sustainability this year, we thought that professors would be talking about it in classes.
"Unfortunately, we have not talked about sustainability in any of my classes,” Fresch said. While Booth said, “Unfortunately yes. We talk about this a lot in my philosophy [classes].”
Jesus Garcia said they talk about sustainability in his University Seminar class. Another student said they not only talk about leaving less of an impact on earth in class, they’re currently reading “No Impact Man” by Colin Beavan.
“It is shocking and scary how much garbage we dump into the environment,” Adelien Fresch, a senior international major, said. Fresch recycles both on and off campus, and rides the bus to campus to be more “environmentally friendly.”
Russel booth, a senior philosophy and finance double major also does what he can to help. When he sees trash on the ground, he’ll pick it up, and he rides to the bus to campus.
"I recycle because if we reuse, then we don't have to create, and we lessen our carbon footprint," Graduate Stephanie Pridgen said. Pridgen was motivated to recycle in order to remove her carbon footprint, while other students were motivated directly by Texas State.
Lindsey Futrell, a freshman nursing major, said she recycles water bottles because her dorm brought recycling containers in and said, "You have to do this!" When asked if she cared about the environment she said not really. She doesn’t pay attention to that stuff.
Booth said he isn’t greatly concerned about the environment, because it doesn’t affect him immediately. He recycles on campus because it’s convenient, but at home it’s harder.
"I care about the environment, but it's a mid-level priority," Pridgen said. "I recycle plastic, glass and paper. I reuse my plastic bags... instead of [using] the fabric grocery bags."
Others said they concerned about the environment because it could end up killing animals. Tammy Erwin, a junior French major, said she is concerned because she doesn’t want to use all the world’s resources.
Every student has their opinion about the environment, and their concern is made for different reasons. Because Texas State’s theme is sustainability this year, we thought that professors would be talking about it in classes.
"Unfortunately, we have not talked about sustainability in any of my classes,” Fresch said. While Booth said, “Unfortunately yes. We talk about this a lot in my philosophy [classes].”
Jesus Garcia said they talk about sustainability in his University Seminar class. Another student said they not only talk about leaving less of an impact on earth in class, they’re currently reading “No Impact Man” by Colin Beavan.
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