Sunflower Girl

She roots herself in the open meadow,  Next to the flowers she loves,  Mimicking their amber faces,  Turning to the rays of the sun.  The tender kiss of the breeze,  […]

A close-up image of grass and the sunlight shining through it.
Color in darkness
Nature brings light to the world in a difficult time

Even while we are quarantined during a pandemic, it’s important to see the light and beauty that still exists in the world. This story was made for that. There’s a […]

A close-up picture of the Hydroponics Club's flowers grown in a greenhouse.
Lights, Plants, Water
The Sustainability Center awarded grants to several students last year at UI

Turn off the lights, don’t unnecessarily run the water and eat local. These are all tips on how one person can save energy, water and the planet. But doing all […]

A close-up picture of pink flowers in the Arboretum.
The Close Up

Sometimes college life can seem like a slew of classes, tests and homework assignments for students. An endless cycle of stress, anxiety and course work all leading up to the […]

Putting the Person First
People with disabilities share their experiences searching for accessibility and inclusion

There are approximately 40 million Americans, or 12 percent of the United States population, living with a disability, according to 2016 census bureau data. Of those Americans, the most recent […]