Molly Breitmün

02 May 2013

Agritourism helpful in promoting sustainability

Agritourism is a farming practice that utilizes tourism to further bolster the sustainability of a farm through diversified means. Farmers are notoriously dependant on factors that are uncontrollable, like late springs, drought and foreign imports making prices fall drastically.

18 Apr 2013

Earth week gives students opportunity to get involved in community, campus activities

Earth Day is officially Monday, April 22. At UW-River Falls though, we have eight consecutive days of meaningful events to celebrate and care for our planet.

04 Apr 2013

Service-learning gives meaning to spring break

Tamarisk, or salt cedar, heavily lines the banks of the Colorado River in Southeastern Utah. The small, invasive tree is common in the desert Southwest of the United States, but it is not native to the continent

21 Mar 2013

UWRF students petition for divestment of fossil fuels

I recently met with Danny Saunders, a junior majoring in biology, to talk about the campaign he is spearheading to bring an end to UW-River Falls’ investment in fossil fuels.

07 Mar 2013

Two controversial topics spark discussion

In my two years at UW-River Falls, I have met people that I respect and like on campus that have a completely different view on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and immigration.

21 Feb 2013

Recycle Mania Tournament currently underway

Although “Reduce” is the most critical of the three Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle), it can be challenging to reduce paper use, especially on campus.

07 Feb 2013

Sustainability about more than planet

Ethical citizenship does not have to mean living with doom and gloom and constantly making sacrifices.

29 Nov 2012

Zimride potential rideshare opportunity for UWRF

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Expenditures Report, the average American household spent $8,293 on transportation in 2011. After housing expenses, transportation accounts for the largest annual cost we bear as a nation, more than food, healthcare, insurance or clothing.

15 Nov 2012

Future Farm finds productive uses for cow, fish waste

As a new Undergraduate Research Fellow of The St. Croix Institute for Sustainable Community Development (SCISCD), I was invited to a local farm tour organized by the Institute’s director, Kelly Cain. Cain hopes to foster relationships between local sustainable farmers and Sodexo, our campus food service provider.

18 Oct 2012

Columbus Day observed not celebrated

I am writing in response to Cristin Dempsey’s piece, “Columbus Day celebration lacks enthusiasm in United States.” For many people, Columbus Day is a painful day of remembrance. Christopher Columbus’ legacy includes religious persecution, slavery and violence.