Special Editions – The Brookhaven Courier

Tips for travelers

Mykel Hilliard, Managing Editor

March 2, 2020

During spring break, college students flock to cities and beaches around the world to unwind and relieve stress. Some are putting together their wardrobe, making reservations or searching Google for the perfect selfie spot. However,...

Try staying home this break

March 2, 2020

Spring break fun hides deep roots

March 2, 2020

BHC explores literature at read-in

February 17, 2020

<strong>Photos by Jubenal Aguilar |</strong> Chong Chu, art professor (right), talks with Nancy Neergaard, a student, about her painting project and what she can do to improve the art piece to render a more realistic interpretation of a potato Nov. 6.

Professor reflects on creative career

June 18, 2019

Student challenges to reduce plastic

April 22, 2019

By Beth Delagi Senior Staff Photographer While sitting in class discussing today’s plastic waste epidemic, I raised my hand to brag about how I never use single-use plastics only to look down to see my empty Chobani single-se...

Toms accused of ‘greenwashing’

April 22, 2019

By Shiva Massali Contributing Writer In 2012, Toms, a company that claims it pursues and advocates for sustainability, was criticized for not living up to its own claims of sustainability in its manufacturing process. Read More ...

Adidas turns threat into thread

April 22, 2019

By Malen Blackmon Sports editor Adidas and Parley for the Oceans have been pulling plastic out of the ocean and converting trash into thread, literally. About 8 million metric tons of plastics are dumped into the ocean in a single year, according to earth...

Jerry Bartz observes wildlife

April 22, 2019

By John David Higgs Contributing Writer White light beamed across an empty classroom full of computers and maps. It was early in the morning at Brookhaven College, and a quiet, well-mannered man worked at his desk in his lab adjoining the classroom. Read More...

Electronics are waste

April 22, 2019

By Mykel Hilliard Contributing Writer The Brookhaven College Green Team Coalition made nine e-waste bins in an effort to raise awareness for e-recycling on campus. Used items such as handheld calculators, smartphones, chargers, pagers, power strips and USB cable...

Earth’s orbit is littered with junk

April 22, 2019

By Jacob Vaughn Managing Editor/Music Editor The planet is increasingly shrouded by space debris. Remnants of past space missions orbit Earth at about 17,000 miles an hour, according to nasa.gov. At these speeds, something as small as a paint chi...

Texas lacks incentive to recycle

April 22, 2019

By Thao Nguyen and Matthew Brown Web Editor and Opinions Editor Solid waste pollution has been a global issue for decades, and research shows that it is only getting worse as the years go by. In many parts of the U.S. and elsewh...