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Posts published by “Katie Bloomer”

Katie Bloomer is a 2/4 Social Science major. She is the Outreach Chair for the Stute, writes weekly for the Sustainability opinion column, and contributes to news and science articles.

Bleach in washers

Towards the beginning of last week, a parent on the Stevens Institute of Technology Parents Facebook page made a post explaining that their child’s clothes were ruined by bleach that they were unaware was in the washing machine.

Removal of elevators from residential towers!

As many of you know, Snevets had to end the physical education requirement last year due to lack of funding. Apparently PE teachers were charging extra because they had to drag some students out of their rooms to get them to participate.

Sickness and sustainability

Unfortunately, a bunch of college students living in tight quarters results in a constant cycle of being sick, recovering, and getting the next illness that comes around.

Apparently being sustainable isn’t very sustainable

This title definitely seems pretty illogical, so let me explain. I have been interested in environmentalism since the middle of high school when I was a member of the recycling club.

I am no longer a vegetarian

Yesterday, I ate chicken. Considering hundreds of people probably ate chicken yesterday on the Stevens campus alone, this does not seem super exciting.

From cow milk to alternative milk and back

I spend most of my time practicing small, individual changes toward being more sustainable. Most of these involve classic swaps like shampoo bars, bamboo toothbrushes, and reusable water bottles.

My approach to sustainability in 2023

I welcome the new year with open arms. Fresh starts are one of my favorite things and setting unrealistic goals is also at the top of my list.

Stevens hosts MLK Day of Service

On January 17, the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Office of the President, Division of Student Affairs, and Development and Alumni Engagement Office partnered for the second annual MLK Day of Service.