James Gardner

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Brighter Dawns Strives for Water Purification in Bangladesh

by James Gardner, Staff Writer. Comments Off on Brighter Dawns Strives for Water Purification in Bangladesh

In an effort to improve the lives of impoverished Bangladeshis by providing them with a clean water supply, the recently-founded student organization Brighter Dawns, is amongst the groups competing for the $50,000 prize given by Dell Social Innovation to the group with the most votes.

Campaign Spending Tactics Reassessed

by James Gardner, Staff Writer. Comments Off on Campaign Spending Tactics Reassessed

Marked by everything from promotional bottle openers to mass e-mails, Wesleyan Student Assembly (WSA) elections in recent semesters have inspired debate as well as campus-wide scrutiny over what is appropriate in student campaigns.

Campaign Spending Tactics Reassesed

by James Gardner, Staff Writer. Comments Off on Campaign Spending Tactics Reassesed

Marked by everything from promotional bottle openers to mass e-mails, Wesleyan Student Assembly (WSA) elections in recent semesters have inspired debate as well as campus-wide scrutiny over what is appropriate in student campaigns.

Symposiums further students academic and career options

by James Gardner, Staff Writers. Comments Off on Symposiums further students academic and career options

Being peed on by a baby. Failed bidding wars on eBay. Undesired beer hours with co-workers.

Students receive boost in nighttime Internet bandwidth

by James Gardner, Staff Writers. Comments Off on Students receive boost in nighttime Internet bandwidth

Thanks to the University’s Information Technology Services (ITS) and additional help from the Wesleyan Student Assembly (WSA), students can now nurse their nighttime Internet habits at a faster pace.

Virus Infection Disturbs Peace

by James Gardner, Staff Writer. 6 Comments

On Feb. 5, the University Health Center sent out a campus-wide public health advisory e-mail alerting students of an observed spike in cases of gastroenteritis, the symptoms of which include vomiting and diarrhea.

Committees Propose Geothermal Plant and Solar Panels

by James Gardner, Staff Writer . Comments Off on Committees Propose Geothermal Plant and Solar Panels

As the University works to carry out the goals outlined in the President’s Climate Commitment, the Sustainability Committee and the Utilities Department are considering bringing more renewable energy sources to campus.

German Haus Moves to Lawn

by James Gardner, Staff Writer . 2 Comments

German Haus, the program house currently located in a historic 1750s woodframe on High St., is slated to be relocated to a newer house on the corner of Lawn Avenue and Home Avenue next fall.

End of an Era: Plans for Mocon Uncertain, Demolition Probable

by James Gardner, Staff Writer . 6 Comments

When the class of 2010 graduates this May, the memory of dining in MoConaughy Hall will leave campus with them; this year’s seniors are the last remaining students to have known the days of MoCon before the Usdan University Center opened.

Green Fees Make a Click Worth $15

by James Gardner, Staff Writer . 1 Comment

The Wesleyan Student Assembly (WSA) passed a $15 per semester student fee this past Sunday that will go towards the creation of a Green Fund for sustainable initiatives on campus.

Univ. Saves More than $80,000 With “Do It In The Dark”

by James Gardner, Contributing Writer. Comments Off on Univ. Saves More than $80,000 With “Do It In The Dark”

For the past two years, the Do-It-In-The-Dark program has challenged senior wood-frame houses to compete to reduce their energy use. The program’s efforts have paid off—the University’s electricity bill has decreased by over $80,000 in the past two years.

Birthright Earth hits the Amazonian trail

by James Gardner, Contributing Writer. 1 Comment

In June 2010, 20 students nationwide will be traveling to the South American rainforest for 10 days with Birthright Earth to learn about environmental issues through lectures, visits to educational centers, and eco-lodges.

Demonstrations Demand Equal Civic Protections Nationwide

by James Gardner, Contributing Writer . Comments Off on Demonstrations Demand Equal Civic Protections Nationwide

Tens of thousands of grassroots activists and fair-minded advocates from the across the country converged in Washington D.C. on Sunday, Oct. 11 for the National Equality March.

R U Informed? MPD Gets Texty

by James Gardner, Contributing Writer. Comments Off on R U Informed? MPD Gets Texty

In an innovative move to keep Middletown residents up-to-date on breaking news, the Middletown Police Department (MPD) will be using Nixle to send security alerts and updates via text message to subscribers’ cell phones.

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