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attended by about 70 people, with Caitee Borges ’14 leading the group in chants and, with signs in hand, on a march around campus. The event comes just before President Barack Obama’s task force, which has been looking into sexual assaults on college campuses, is due to release its report on the issue, possibly as early as April 29. Read Previous Relay for Life Raises Money and Awareness Read Next Former Congressman Norm Dicks to speak at 2014 Commencement COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If

in America. Deeply inspired by James Baldwin, Coates details the ways in which he experiences institutional racism from schools, the police and even “the streets”. However, unlike Baldwin the author views white supremacy as an indestructible force that black Americans cannot evade or erase but will continue to struggle against. Between the World and Me has captured the attention of faculty, staff, and students across the university, sparking collaborations across campus, including an invited

still at peace – there must be something greater I thought to myself. Then they all at once shouted, “You were SELECTED, CONGRATS!” My eyes filled with tears and I was beyond thankful that the hard work paid off and that I had not given up during this long, hard journey. I experienced a sense of accomplishment because the road I had traveled that year was not an easy one. What motivates you to serve in the Air Force versus as a civilian nurse? There’s nothing like a challenge in life, and my

out over the tape marking the boundaries of the republic. Students hammed it up as spontaneous protesters. They were also tossed out of the country. Enforcers would throw out students if too many sat together at a table, or they would force free-speech advocates to leave as well. “The First Amendment is one of those issues that people don’t necessarily understand,” said Nate Hulings, president of the student SPJ chapter and also the student who portrayed McCain. “People don’t realize how powerful

organizations offer spaces where LGBTQIA+ students can connect, share experiences, and advocate for inclusion on campus. Allies are encouraged to learn and grow, and our faculty and staff receive training to better understand and support LGBTQIA+ issues.  In addition to this, The Office of Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability, in collaboration with the Trans Task Force, launched the second year of Names Are Sacred, fostering empathy and understanding around the importance of using chosen names. This

facilities. He was also recognized for his deep commitment to student access to higher education nationally and his advocacy for student financial aid. Baillon, PLU’s associate director of student involvement and leadership, was praised for her work in developing a Student Leadership Institute, for being the driving force behind the Redefining Action social justice learning experience and for being a leader in developing the First-Year Experience Program. Laura Majovski, vice president for student life