Three years later, recycling returns

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Recycling is back on the University of Idaho campus, beginning Monday, April 3 in the ISUB and Pitman Center. a

The previous recycling program was quietly canceled three years ago. The program practiced multistream recycling, relying on individuals to properly sort between aluminum, plastic and trash. This often led to mistakes and contamination rates as high as 90%.

“When you see contaminated recyclables it’s hard to know if folks were just misinformed, they didn’t read or they were hoping that something would be recyclable,” Sustainability Director Sarah Dawson said. “Motives are hard to discern, but contamination can be very significant.”

Dawson came to UI six months ago with several years of experience in other university systems. This issue with recycling on campus isn’t a new one.

“Folks are coming from all over the country, and the world, and recycling standards are different in almost every municipality,” Dawson said. The recycling program’s return can be partially attributed to President Scott Green making it a presidential initiative, helping acquire the $180,000 it takes to run the program.

Sustainability Coordinator

Olivia Wiebe explained that with the multi-stream program, workers were individually collecting and sorting recyclables, only for the majority of it to be contaminated anyways.

Contamination can occur in many ways, from leftover food to broken glass bottles.

“Commingled recycling and landfill just doesn’t work,” Wiebe said. “You don’t really see the labels till you’re up on top of it, and then you’re throwing it in the wrong hole.”

Switching to single-stream recycling, all recyclables can be placed in the same bin. Aluminum, cardboard and paper can all be grouped together, though Wiebe warned against throwing in glass.

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After receiving polling results and sending our reporters out, Best of Moscow 2023 is here! Check out readers’ top nine picks for cultural landmarks.

Differing from some of our usual categories, this edition is geared toward addressing some niche interests, while still highlighting the building blocks of the town.

“I hope people take an opportunity to go somewhere in Moscow they’ve never been to before,” Best of Moscow Editor Katie Hettinga said Reporters anticipate Idaho Press Club Awards

As the academic year nears an end, the IPC annual awards will be announced April 29. The following staff members have received awards, with specifics still to be revealed at the awards ceremony.

• Daniel Ramirez Haadiya Tariq

• Addison Thomson

• Katie Hettinga

• Royce McCandless

• Abigail Spencer Jayden Barfuss

• John Keegan

Congratulations to our team, they’ve worked hard this year!

Argonaut reporter receives Voces Internship of Idaho

In the second year of the Voces Internship program, Argonaut Digital Director Daniel V. Ramirez was selected as one of three recipients for this summer. Ramirez will be working at the Idaho Statesman this summer, relocating from his hometown of Idaho Falls to Boise.

“There are a lot of alumni in Boise,” Ramirez said. “It will give me a guided, helping hand.”

The internship aims to grow the prominence of Latino and Hispanic Idahoans in media, providing both mentorship and financial support.

“Working here at The Argonaut for the last two years has been great,” Ramirez reflected. “But, working (with) professionals who have been in the industry for decades … it’s invaluable.”

Those interested in supporting the program can donate to the Voces Internship of Idaho website.

KUOI 89.3 FM takes Treefort

At the end of March, Our Student Media family over at the student radio station took a trip down to the Treefort Music Fest in Boise. With social media, written and audio coverage of notable artists, the team brought the music festival straight to their listeners.

“Some of the best work we’ve put out,” Station Manager Ellie Erickson said. “It was great talking to people about their creative experiences.”

Photos from KUOI staff are featured in this print edition of The Argonaut.

“It was hard work, but it was good work and fun work,” Erickson said.

Check out their coverage at kuoi.org. Follow KUOI on Spotify and all social media from Twitter to TikTok Blot Magazine highlights campus colleges

On the other side of Student Media, the March edition of the Blot features the colleges within University of Idaho.

“It’s been great working with my team and collaborating with writers and designers to figure out what kind of stories fit each team,” Blot Editor-inChief Katarina Hockema said. Check out the magazine on racks on campus to explore the university from eight different views.