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Juggling and Balancing the Values of Everyday Life

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Hailey

I want to buy local and organic, but if I can’t find food that is both, do I buy local or organic? I believe in supporting local businesses, but if I can only find the notebook with recycled paper at … Continue reading →

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Earth Month begins with an April trip to the Arctic

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Kristina

UI Earth Month was appropriately started in true Iowa style–with discussions of frigid temperatures. Lonnie Dupre, a polar explorer and outdoors extraordinaire, spoke at the Seamans Center on April 7th about his adventures traveling through the Arctic. Relaying stories based … Continue reading →

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Sustaining your sweet tooth- The taste of Fair Trade chocolate

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Giselle

As I chew on a piece of ‘mint chocolate chip ice cream gum’, I wonder, “Where did this come from?” A few nights ago, a group of UI students living in Burge Residence Hall tried to answer a similar question … Continue reading →

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Start Now To Reclaim Your Holidays

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Liz

What do you really love about the holiday season? What are the most important traditions in your family? What parts of your holiday drain rather than recharge you? Too many of us dread the hectic holiday season. We’re frazzled by … Continue reading →

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