By Lupe Duran |Staff Writer| What did you do on Earth Day and why do you feel it’s necessary to get involved on this day? Earth Day, celebrated April 22, a day where everyone comes together to do their small part and make a big difference on the planet we call home. Four CSUSB students shared their stance on Earth Day and showed there’s many ways to do your part, reminding us that we should remember to take care of the Earth not just on this one day but every day. (Tiffiny Gaston, Senior) “This Earth Day, I attempted to decrease the amount of energy I used. I turned my television off, and other electrical appliances. I also used the stairs instead of taking the … [Read more...] about Coyote Watch: Students celebrate Earth Day by expressing concern for the planet
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San Bernardino, CSUSB sucks water at staggering rates
By Jonathan Ng |Staff Writer| Water consumption is a financial factor to the community here in San Bernardino, and can prove to be a very costly problem if not taken seriously. According to the City of San Bernardino Water Department, the city uses an average of about 226 gallons of water per person each day for both residential and commercial purposes. Citizens unaware of household appliance water consumption may consume more water than they might think. According to the City of San Bernardino Water Department: 30–35 gallons of water is used per load of laundry, 5–8 gallons of water is used per minute in the shower, running faucets use 3–7 gallons per minute, and toilets use … [Read more...] about San Bernardino, CSUSB sucks water at staggering rates
Green initiative: Green Campus
By Kenneth Johnson |Staff Writer| CSUSB is on its way to reducing its carbon footprint by 15 percent. The school is one of the first six California campuses to pilot the Green Campus program. The focus of the Green Campus program is to educate the campus community on energy conservation. The program has expanded to include a number of quantitative projects with direct measurable savings. “This is very interesting and also fits within our campus. We are built right by the mountains; we should take advantage of all the resources surrounding us,” said Kenneth Mosely, CSUSB student. The school expects to reduce its carbon emissions by 2,000 metric tons. That is the equivalent … [Read more...] about Green initiative: Green Campus