Issue 15
News
September 26, 2018 Page 3
Georgetown Sustainability Initiative aims towards campus-wide recycling By MADDIE LONG Staff Writer The Georgetown Sustainability Initiative (GSI), led by biology professor Rick Kopp, met this week to create an action plan for a recycling program on campus. Currently, Georgetown College does not supply campus-wide recycling bins; the bins seen around campus are taken to the landfill with the rest of the trash. With this information, the GSI plans to provide recycling bins in buildings across campus, including dorms. These bins will be strategically placed next to trash cans, and will have both the Georgetown College and GSI logo displayed on the side. Individual dorm room recycling bins (or office bins for faculty and staff) will also be available for purchase for those who would like a personal recycling bin. With this option, however, the buyer will be responsible for disposing
of their own recycling. Once the bins are ordered, the club will be on the search for sponsors. These sponsors will have the responsibility of taking the container to a central recycling location as needed. The closest location is located on Paris Pike just past the Southern States gas station. The sponsors will also be responsible for educating recyclers as necessary, reminding them what can and cannot be recycled. The Georgetown recycling center accepts aluminum, any paper product, automobile batteries, cardboard, lawn and garden tractor batteries, number 1 and 2 plastics and telephone books. They do not accept electronics, furniture, glass, microwaves, paint, or Styrofoam. This information will available on a laminated sign posted above each recycling bin as well. Sponsors will have their name displayed on the bin along with the other logos. Once this recycling program has
been implemented, the GSI will be hosting a NEXUS event to inform students about this new recycling program, and how to create less waste in general. The date is currently unknown, but will be determined shortly. The club is looking for more members who are passionate about the environment and who have ideas on how campus can be made more environmentally friendly. Kendall Harrison is thrilled in Georgetown College’s efforts with the Georgetown Sustainability Initiative. She commented, “It gives me a lot of comfort to know there are students and staff members stepping forward to help with Georgetown College’s efficiency.” Willow Dove mentioned, “Of all the issues Georgetown College has, it gives me a lot of comfort to know that my recycling will actually be recycled, not just thrown in the garbage. Georgetown has a history of this.” Alumni Aaron Benge has expressed his feelings regarding the initiative, “I
think this is an important step for the Georgetown community! Georgetown has so much room to grow, and I truly think that advertising recycling and environmental awareness will transform it into a normality. I wish I were around to experience the changes that are on the rise!” Any student who is interested in becoming a part of the GSI or interested in becoming a sponsor should email Brady Parlato at bradyp@georgetowncollege.edu for more information. The next time they meet will be next Tuesday, October 2, at noon to begin action on the recycling program and collaborate on ideas for the NEXUS event. With this new program, the GSI hopes to make recycling more readily available for students, joining universities across the country in becoming more environmentally conscious.
Georgetown ranks best, most affordable online Christian college By DEMETRIUS HARRISON News Editor It seems Georgetown College has been effortlessly sweeping up awards and positive recognition lately. Just this June, our campus acquired the #1 spot on Zippia’s and Thrillist’s lists of stateby-state best colleges and universities to attend for post-graduate job security. More recently, SR Education Group has named Georgetown one of the top online Christian colleges of the year, as well as one of the most affordable Christian colleges. The SR Education Group is an orga-
nization dedicated to analyzing schools based on their practicality. According to the foundation’s website, factors of practicality include a college or university’s affordability, accessibility and quality above all. They have a mission to get every student the education he or she needs in efforts to be successful. To support their mission statement, SR Education Group has $260,000 in scholarship money to award to deserving individuals this year. So far, their website has collected nearly 30,000 student reviews of over 2,200 colleges around the country and
they have researched over 1,400 schools to rank into 612 different “top” lists. In their research regarding almost 650 different online degree programs, they have found Georgetown College to be the eighth best accredited online Christian college against 327 competitors. Georgetown has earned an academic strength scoring of 62%, leaving RG Education Group reporting, “Georgetown College prepares students to pursue life with thoughtfulness and skill by providing an exception educational experience in the context of Christian lifestyle and teachings. “Georgetown caters to the general
education, promoting academic excellence as the path to self-discovery as well as the discovery of God and the world.” Tying with Augustana University – SD, Georgetown College landed the #10 spot on SR Education Group’s list of most affordable online Christian colleges in 2018. The list consists of 24 schools whose annual tuition falls under $7,500. Georgetown College is making steps in the right direction: being relieved from its financial sanction as well as making headlines around the country.
