ASHLEY OTTO
Dumpster dive finds energy-saving treasures
By ASHLEY OTTO | Nov. 19, 2008A dumpster's contents were spewed onto the grounds of Founder's Plaza on Monday as part of a recycling demonstration that aimed to find hidden energy saving treasures that had been thrown away.
Machines of the future
By ASHLEY OTTO | Oct. 27, 2008An on-campus staff of 10 researchers housed in Kimball Tower on South Campus has been producing inventions to assist disabled and elderly people that can also benefit the general public.
Out of the box
By ASHLEY OTTO | Oct. 13, 2008Dozens of students got a glimpse of homeless life and the Buffalo Jills when they called a pile of cardboard boxes home Friday night.
Ranting about rainbows
By ASHLEY OTTO | Oct. 10, 2008Students stopped in their tracks upon entering the Student Union on Wednesday, where drag queens performed on a pullout stage to help preach a message of equality.
"Lipstick, charity and politics:"
By ASHLEY OTTO | Oct. 8, 2008Every year, millions watch the Miss International Pageant to see the representatives of different countries fight for a title that symbolizes beauty and philanthropy.
"Helping the Heights, one red cup at a time"
By ASHLEY OTTO | Oct. 6, 2008A sea of red cups and bottles litter the streets of the University Heights on a weekly basis, leaving a stark reminder of the student parties that have occurred over the weekend.