Drury values sustainability. That's what staff, faculty and students of Drury are told. Evidence is everywhere: the 2005-2006 Convocation Theme year, ThinkGreen! campus events, new recycling bins in each residence, even the new university logo. The President's Council on Sustainability Web site provides many stories, tip sheets and links related to promoting sustainable practices on Drury's campus, including Drury University's Environmental Mission Statement.
Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, the national attention has turned to preparing for the next big holiday: Christmas. It seems, however, that in the last few decades the holiday shopping season has grown longer and more ominous. With some stores playing Christmas-themed music and setting out holiday displays before Halloween, shoppers are more than gently reminded that they are expected to embellish their loved ones with gifts.
It only takes a casual look at the headlines over the past few months to understand that Matt Blunt is in trouble. Facing criticism and heavy fire from all sides of the political spectrum, Blunt might be looking at only a single term as Missouri's governor.
THUMBS UP: Mizzou football title run. THUMBS DOWN: Writers' strike resulting in an abundance of reality shows. THUMBS UP: Writers' strike making people do something besides watch TV. THUMBS DOWN: US dollar being significantly down during holiday season, making it harder to be thrifty.