Amanda Thompson is a senior from Overland Park, majoring in journalism and environmental studies. This is her second semester working for The Kansan. After college, she will either attend graduate school or look for a job in environmental writing. Amanda hopes to one day work for National Geographic.
Recent Stories
From the farm to your plate
‘Food miles,’ pesticides and water affect how ‘green’ your food is.
Fired up about coal
Lawrence’s coal-fired plant contributes to high asthma rates, river pollution.
Studio completes trailhead project
Student-constructed structure complements overlook deck northeast of Lawrence.
Living the green life
Earth Day is just one day of 365 that this senior is environmentally conscious.
Rain garden completed on Earth Day
More than 200 volunteers plant 2,500 native Kansas plants.
Students help plant rain garden
Participants are volunteering to create the garden by the recreation center to celebrate Earth Day
Regents continue tuition freeze
Board commits to freezing of state university tuition of Kansas residents; passed Jayhawk Generations Scholarship.
Saving the planet, one roll at a time
Greenpeace rankings show students which toilet paper brands are environmentally friendly.
Student groups team up for environment
From Blue to Green, a sustainability movement, will host events between now and Earth Day.
Green Fair comes to University
About 30 booths will be on Stauffer-Flint Hall lawn to inform students about sustainability.
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