The North Wind

Opinion—Land over landfill: composting helps reduce food waste

Katarina Rothhorn, Features Editor • September 13, 2021

According to Feeding America.org, nearly 40% of all food in America is wasted. At every stage in food production and distribution, unwanted and uneaten food is thrown away. This waste totals 108 billion pounds of food each year.

Opinion—Recycling and sustainability in a pandemic

Katarina Rothhorn • February 4, 2021

This pandemic has incited a plethora of changes to our daily lives and habits, including the most obvious inclusion of physical distancing and mask wearing in public spaces. However, a less conspicuous, but equally as important impact of COVID-19 is the increased waste produced from take-out and sanitary packaging of food.

Insufficient accommodations for students with gluten allergy

Amanda Buck • March 14, 2013

Dining Services’ efforts to help cater to students with special dietary needs is lacking, especially those who have gluten allergies. If Dining Services cannot provide more gluten-free accommodations...

Den rule considered

Amanda Monthei • December 6, 2012

An altercation in the Wildcat Den last week has prompted action from Campus Dining Services after a student was reportedly asked to leave the campus dining hall for staying there for more than 45 minutes. Senior...