One Man's Trash is Another Mans...Trash

Living on campus there is one chore I know is a constant, taking out the trash.  However, this is true for everyone no matter where you live. Trash is a part of our daily lives. It is something that we accumulate in mass every day. I work in the scene shop at the theatre we have three large trash cans which we fill by the end of each week with scraps of wood, metal, and other building materials. We have a large industrial-size trash bin that gets dumped once a week, and it is normally full by mid-week. Last week I made a comment on the amount of litter on campus, and this week I wanted to try to find a cause for the litter. One big thing I hit on is there are a lot of trash cans on campus, but many of them are full by mid-week. I am not talking about the trash cans that are inside buildings, for those are dumped nightly, but the ones around campus.  There are only a handful of trash cans on the campus grounds itself, many of them are right outside buildings, however, many of them are always full.  I think there is a correlation between the litter on campus and the full trash cans. I want to ask about when the cans on campus are dumped because it does not seem like in is often enough. I also think there could be more trash can on campus. I know that both options will cost money, and that could raise tuition, however, something must be done. 

Time to get Serious: It's Fall

Living anywhere during the fall and spring seasons I know one thing to be true. Allergies.  I love the fall the cooler air, falling leaves, Halloween, and so much more. However my nose also seems to try to run off my face every fall. One of the things I miss dearly about Ogden is watching the leaves change color and fall from the trees. Saint George doesn’t quite get the concept of fall. The temperatures are still warm and the red rocks do not offer an environment where many trees can grow. However there are a few trees around campus that have begun the transformation process. I have been able to take many walks around campus this past week. Honestly the walks have been calming, just me, my music, and note book. No thoughts of homework or other stresses. Professor Werde provide an answer which brought the dead bird case to a close. I was informed that birds fly into the windows of the Holland building because they cannot differentiate the real sky from that of the reflection of the sky in the windows. Sad, but it makes a lot of sense. I have also noticed the litter problem is also down. It is nice to see people taking care of the campus. 

Day Quil is Great

Living on campus I know one thing to be true, if my roommate gets sick I am going to get sick. The close and confined living quarters has one huge disadvantage there is nowhere to escape, so lo and behold I am sick. If my post is all over I blame the cold medicine. Because of my state, I have not taken my nightly walks for a few days; therefore, most of my observation comes from walking to and from class and the Café.  Last week I observed four dead birds on campus, and although I have not seen anymore, but this might be due to me not getting out much because I am sick. However, I still want to get to the bottom of that mystery. Thus far I have only done a simple internet search to see if there have been any similar cases around the state. I found there have been no reported cases of bird deaths, nor a new illness affecting the birds. I am still at square one. If you have any clues where I can go from here I would love to know.  One thing I have observed on campus this week is an increase in litter. Okay, guys, pick up after yourself. There are many trashcans on campus pick one. That is where I am going to leave this post. Be good to the earth pick up your trash.  Thank you all for reading, and now there is a nap calling my name. 

#TheDixieLife

Living on campus I know two things are assured: the first being loud and noisy neighbors, and the orchestra of construction. There are times when the noise becomes too much and one has to get away. Having no car my daily walks around campus are my way to clear my mind. Our campus is beautiful from the grassy knolls to the rock gardens, the many fountains, and trees the landscapers did a fantastic job. There is plenty of space for students to walk, study, or relax outside. All of the buildings on campus have an outdoor area for studying or relaxing. The many trees on campus provide shade and places for birds to live. However, aside from bugs and occasional reptile, birds are the only wildlife I have seen on campus. This is not surprising seeing as the campus is in the middle of town and is populated, but what perturbed me a little bit is the dead birds I have seen on campus.  Four, that is the number of dead birds I saw on my walk, and this got me thinking what is going on? One of them looked as if it had met their end from a piece of construction equipment, but the other three were just lying on the sidewalk. I have seen a few stray cats on campus could they be the culprit. I have seen litter almost everywhere on campus, could they have gotten ahold of something they shouldn’t. I would love to hear your thoughts on this subject, please post them in the comments.