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July 7, 2008 An affinity for social change. A dedication to activism and aiming for real change in the world has been a characteristic of student leadership on campus for decades. Saying yes to life’s opportunities, fighting for what you believe in, avoiding the tyranny of the majority and standing up for what’s right – that’s the collective advice that four former student body presidents have for today’s students. Students today are as dedicated as ever to social justice. It’s environmental

April 17, 2011 Rosanna Pansino advises wannabe actors to believe in themselves and be persistent. The 2007 graduate came to PLU last week as part of a MediaLab speaking series. Lute reaches for the stars and lands work on hit series Glee By Barbara Clements When Rosanna Pansino arrived at PLU, at first she thought she wanted to be a nurse. Then maybe an FBI agent. Or perhaps a television journalist. But it was during her last class, taken after she graduated in 2007 (she needed to earn a pesky

December 1, 2012 Ashley Dell’Osa ’13: ‘Smart Ones for the smart one.’ “I feel like I’m constantly on the go. I wish I had more time and money to cook and have healthier food,” Dell’Osa said. “[Cooking] definitely goes on the back burner just because I’m so busy during the day. I’m trying to eat healthy and it’s difficult because I’m always on the go.” Major: environmental studies Hometown: Enumclaw, Wash. What home cooked meal she misses most: beef stroganoff Craziest food she’s tasted: Pickled

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December 1, 2012 Joey Glahn ’12: ‘You can never have enough chicken.’ Glahn makes a pit stop between his classes and work for lunch in the Anderson University Center. As a member of ROTC, Glahn has lived on campus and enjoyed the benefits of having a meal plan since coming to PLU. He said it saves him time and money–both of which a college student can’t spare, especially when he’s working 12-hour shifts at Madigan Army Medical Center as part of his capstone. Major: nursing Hometown: Federal Way

December 1, 2012 Katye Griswold ’13: ‘Quinoa, quin-what?’ Griswold and Eric Olson ’14 prepare the filling for Griswold’s famous Strawberry Champagne cupcakes. Griswold’s perspective on food drastically changed after reading a diet book written by Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin during her sophomore year. She cooks a lot more, buys fresh ingredients, avoids processed foods, and is a vegetarian on most days. But being a foodie in college is hard, so she relies on sales and specials to make the

December 1, 2012 Rebecca Goulson ’15: ‘I’ll have the soup.’ Goulson admits that she doesn’t really know how to cook, but, as a sophomore who lives on campus and has a meal plan, she doesn’t need to. She can get everything she’s looking for, whether it’s cereal, pasta, soup, veggies, or a quick snack on campus. “it’s really convenient and easy,” Goulson said. Major: math Hometown: New Prague, Minn. What home cooked meal she misses most: dad’s homemade chili Staple Food: soup Specialty: bowl of

December 1, 2012 Staci Ferrin ’13: ‘A microwave is a girl’s best friend – in college at least.’ Between her classes, working at Facilities Management on campus, and volunteering at Tacoma Rescue Mission Preschool, Ferrin has little time to spend cooking quality meals for herself. “I feel like food is my last priority, especially healthy food,” Ferrin said. “I do a lot of soup and Cup-of-Noodles. I’ve found I can have it any time of day.” Ferrin checks to see if her clam chowder is just right