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, and the process of repetition and confirmation-bias lead discourse to become increasingly extreme and polarized. The prevalence of these scenarios is perhaps more pronounced today than it has ever been, in large part through how technology has increasingly fostered these closed systems in media and social networking. The term has its origins in acoustics, describing a hollow enclosure where sound reverberates. When composing for acoustic instruments and electronics, I’m wary of the meaning that

students to synthesize everything they have learned as collegiate musicians as they focus on learning to teach in the rehearsal process. It’s extremely challenging for many students, but it’s very rewarding to see them develop into the next generation of choral conductors. What should potential PLU music students know before they apply to PLU or declare the major? It’s very important to learn to make music at a deeper level than just learning it by rote. To really succeed as a PLU music student

all of our projects, like the NICE COVID-19 study, really adds to your ‘researcher toolbox’ because you aren’t assigned busy work—you are assigned meaningful work,” Sheehy explained. “It’s a very exciting experience to play a role in the research process as an undergraduate student.” For Cook, being a lead researcher on an international project is challenging, but worth it. “This study has the potential for broad impacts, to both the understanding of the psychological effects of COVID-19, as well

to public policy. “It was a change, but I couldn’t have asked for a better university experience,” Cooper said. For his part, Lynam, a transfer from Olympic College, had a similar experience. “I was really attracted to a smaller school and having a more personal relationship with the professors,” he said. So he came to PLU –and he got what he wanted. One of the first classes he took was with political science professor Ann Kelleher. It helped spark his interest in the political process. The

under to see them, however–as is characteristic of the collegiate worrier–you let them pulse out of the dark and up toward the surface and simply disappear. Anxiety is manageable if understood as a facet of rhythm, a process of one stroke after another. Jellyfish can sting, but the trick is to glide above them, not letting them within the cockpit of your smooth trajectory. From that vantage they are beautiful, little fluffs of candescent smoke, easily eschewed, but wonderfully observed. This is the

more voters than ever before this coming year to engage in the democratic process. Washingtonians and Americans overwhelmingly support candidates and policies that protect our air and water and give us more clean energy choices.Sustainability at PLUSustainability at PLU focuses on three key components: care for people, care for the planet, and prosperity, both now and in the future.What advice do you have for Lutes hoping to create a career that they also are passionate about? Get as many

process the environment. Don’t bounce around different friend groups where you can’t be your authentic self. Embracing who you are is the first step to making friends, Hernández points out. “You need to accept the self you present,” they say.  Then, “get out there and find your community that you’re going to enjoy and who accepts you,” Hernández says, even if that means stepping outside your comfort zone. “Find the thing you’re passionate about, that makes you want to get up in the morning and get