by Contributor | Apr 22, 2021 | Creative Work
Photo by Marcy Saldivar Written by Marcy Saldivar | 2 feet in front of me— No cage or glass between— Stood Abeke, an epic lion. And there I stood, Paralyzed. Her coarse fur was stained matte gold. And I saw deep amber eyes undisturbed by my presence. She looked...
by Contributor | Apr 22, 2021 | Earth Day, News
Written by Claude Irankunda Challenges More animals like elephants, rhinos, lions, cheetahs are dying from poaching than from natural causes because their body parts are being traded illegally trophies and traditional medicine. This is a very serious issue because...
by Contributor | Apr 22, 2020 | Earth Day, News
I have been drawn to nature and the sciences since a young kid, so it only felt natural to earn my bachelor’s degree in Biology when I attended W&J (way back in 2009-2013!). Although it seemed like an easy choice in the beginning of what major I would choose, it...
by Contributor | Apr 22, 2020 | Earth Day, News
Written by Chase Weiland Many of you have probably seen much about the famous young climate activist, Greta Thunberg. Her actions and missions do not go unnoticed, and she has done wonderful things to help young people get involved in the Climate Crisis through her...
by Contributor | Apr 22, 2020 | Earth Day, News
Written by Lily Bonasso In January of 2020, I had the privilege of traveling to Costa Rica with a small group of W&J students as well as Dr. March and Dr. Ternes for a Jay-term course focusing on tropical ecology. In light of the recent travel bans, I have been...