Upcoming Climate Action Plan Promotes Campus Sustainability

Kamna Shastri, Staff Writer • September 17, 2015

Imagine a wind turbine, its blades slowly turning as it stands between the science building, Harper Joy Theater, and Penrose Library. Picture a campus shimmering with the reflections of solar panels, retrofitted...

Whitman recycling looks toward the future

Annie Roge • December 4, 2014

Whitman as an institution is generally regarded as environmentally conscious. However, while the college's recycling program is highly visible on campus, those who are involved say there is much more work...

Students Prepare for Direct Democracy

Lachlan Johnson • May 8, 2014

For the first time in memorable history, the entire student body will vote directly on two petitions in a legislative election. The first petition in the election, taking place Thursday, May 8, will determine student support for a resolution calling for a student on the Board of Trustees as a voting member.

Whitman Seeks Sustainable Solutions at Conference

Lachlan Johnson • January 30, 2014

In an effort to focus campus sustainability efforts and learn from peer institutions, Campus Sustainability Coordinator Tristan Sewell will travel with five Whitman students to the Washington Higher Education Sustainability Conference. Whitman is co-sponsoring the event, which will take place at Western Washington University.

Sustainability Advisory Committee Begins First Steps Towards Reform

Lachlan Johnson • December 5, 2013

ASWC has appointed three students to formally represent the student body on the Sustainability Advisory Committee. Campus Sustainability Coordinator Tristan Sewell hopes to find formal representatives from the staff and faculty in the coming year and work with the committee to form a Climate Action Plan.

Worm Composting Proves Unsustainable for Whitman

Lachlan Johnson • October 3, 2013

Whitman's composting club is experimenting with new strategies after its worm composting program proved unsustainable.

Meet Tristan Sewell, Whitman’s New Sustainability Coordinator

Dylan Tull • August 6, 2013

News Editor Dylan Tull sits down with new sustainability coordinator Tristan Sewell discussing the recycling center, climate action plans, and changes to school policy.