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happened, our students responded in the best ways open to them, not as objective and neutral witnesses to history, but as sensitive and conscientious participants in it.” Sill agreed, noting that the day, in many ways, was even more educational than she expected. “Our students wound up learning an even more important lesson about citizenship in a democracy,” she said. “Knowing the value of being the voice of opposition when it is uncomfortable and how to do so safely and respectfully.” Meanwhile, the

opportunities that come her way, and hopes to work within the sports industry. ARTIST STATEMENT Choosing to take a journey into art, is following a never ending path of curiosity and learning. Each day I find myself more interested about design. From what I observe around me; to thinking about what I can offer the world. What I’m ultimately striving for, is to make the simple things more appealing to the eye. When looking at logo designs, advertisements, and posters, my curiosity takes over and begins to

measure up to these standards that the world needs more PLU. Institutions like PLU not only help create the future—by teaching you to be creators of new knowledge—but we also preserve, conserve, memorialize, and celebrate culture and achievement. Many of the buildings and halls and classrooms you’ll be living and learning in bear the names of those who have made a difference in the world, and who wanted to give you the chance to make a difference. They know what you are sure to discover: college

relationships after conflict,” she said. “It’s not the absence of conflict but the mitigating of it through relationships.” “I truly believe you have to have peace within yourself to spread peace,” she said. “Not perfection or everything worked out, but I try to practice peace in my own life, keeping a daily routine, working out, alone time, learning to actively listen and keep control.” Post-PLU plans: Espasandin will continue her studies in International Peace and Conflict Analysis and has been accepted