Bark Beetles have long inhabited forest systems worldwide, and they can have a major impact on the ecosystem. However, in recent years, these tiny insects have caused colossal destruction throughout North America; tens of millions of acres of conifers have been affected. Bark beetle populations have increased drastically due to rising temperatures and drought, which create…
Author: Highlander Staff
Spring Backpacking Tips
You check the temperature, the weekend highs read a beautiful 60 degrees. Maybe, by some, this would still be considered bundle up in front of the T.V. weather, but you get ready to lace up those boots and hit the trails. Something about inhaling that fresh, crisp air makes the thirty pounds strapped to your…
Aquaponics
Farming for the future is happening at Utah State University. USU has its own fully functioning aquaponics system–a system capable of growing a variety of crops more sustainably than other growing methods. The system is ran by five main components: the system includes a sump tank, fish tank, swirl filter, grow beds and LED grow…
Letter from the Editor
Hey there, friend. Welcome to Highlander Magazine! My name is Mady Koller, and I’m the managing editor for this lovely publication. We’re new on the block, so I think an introduction is in order. Let’s start with how we got our name. You see, back in the ‘60s, a group of Utah State University…