Mark Hertzgaard's Visit

Mark Hertzgaard visited the FYS classes in a lecture in Irion Hall. Beforehand a couple of students from each of the class, and some of the professors had lunch and a discussion with him. We focused a lot on our FYS class Local Choices, Global Effects. He seemed very impressed with our class and what we were doing with waste management, sustainable living, and energy. He also talked about the presidential candidates, and where to find information on what they stand for in the climate change/going green areas of their campaigns. He was very intent upon not telling us which party or candidate he supported. I completely respect this, because as a journalist, his responsibility is to give unbiased information about the candidates and what they stand for---not to persuade the public to follow his opinion.