Visuals

= **THE "GREEN CAMPUS" TREND** =



Many colleges, like Arizona State University (pictured above), are taking eco-friendly measures towards building more sustainable campuses with smaller environmental impacts. ASU has earned a silver LEED certification and has introduced recycled flooring, rooftop wind turbines, and many other energy and water-efficient features in recent years. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, and is an international green building certification system that many colleges are exploring and beginning to participate in. -mhaggerty

= School Spirit! =

College sports has proven to be a great release for students. Every week thousands of students flock to the "big game" (as shown in this picture). Getting to see live, televised sporting events with some of your friends that sit next to you in class playing on the field is one of the coolest things in the world! Some students go to school based on sports. Whether they got scholarships to play at the school or just because a student wants to be at a school with a great sports department. College sports brings in millions of dollars for these universities, and at the end of the day, win lose or draw, and as this picture depicts its all about having fun. -EFass

= **Relaxing on a Nice Day** =



Many colleges provide a grassy open area for students to hang out or study. This area is commonly referred to as a "quad" or a "mall." All colleges term their areas differently, but either way, this picture shows students napping and having a good time on the quad at James Madison University. Most students claim that their favorite thing about JMU is spending time on the quad with friends. Whether it's to cram for a final or just to go take a nap, an outdoor area can be very beneficial for college students. -ASimonian