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presentation, Pozner will show how often the television media in particular will seek out analysis from obviously partisan sources. After one of the presidential debates between Obama and Sen. John McCain, for example, one network cut to a known Republican strategist to see how he thought McCain had faired during the debate. “I’d sooner expect a building to crumble on top of me, than to hear one word of criticism on a speech from a Republican,” she laughed. She will out some code words commentators use as

was very interesting looking at it through the economic standpoint,” said junior communication major Chelsea Paulsen. “It’s not very often we get to see or talk about the economic side,” said Parkland resident Theresa Reda Martinez. “”It still has ramifications in today’s life. Slavery wasn’t that long ago.” Read Previous “Overexposed: The Cost of Compassion” Read Next ‘Porgy and Bess’ COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled

, before transitioning to work with area agencies and nonprofits to bolster education in other capacities. And he hasn’t stopped. Today, he’s still active in the community, the Boys and Girls Club, his church — a legacy of service that he’s proud of and hopes will inspire others. “Others above myself. That’s the only thing I really want,” he said. Read Previous PLU ROTC recognized with MacArthur Award for 2019-20 excellence Read Next College kin: Mother, son attend PLU together COMMENTS*Note: All

the second day, other speakers will include PLU alums, such as Matt Kennedy, ’07, who had started soccer tournaments in a Ugandan slum, SeattlePI.com sports columnist Art Theil, ’75 and Jason Edward, ’84, ’89, who has summited Everest four times. Topics include the use of steroids, soccer in Seattle, sports and its effect on nationalism and identity in China, video gaming and marketing football to the world. This will be the fourth such symposium hosted by PLU’s Wang Center for Global Education

are many very deserving people and I just appreciate the chance to share my knowledge — and to work with students and see them go out and do very productive things after they leave PLU.”Mentorship is the core component of the PLU undergraduate research experience, and an essential part of the Lynwood W. Swanson Scientific Research Award’s selection criteria. Waldow is no exception. Over his 27 years at PLU, he’s mentored more than 70 undergraduate students — more than half of whom have gone on to

December 1, 2010 ‘I always knew I had the skills to be a doctor. Then I discovered it was my PASSION.’ By Chris Albert As a high school senior in Salem, Ore., Andrew Reyna wasn’t quite sure what he wanted to do. He liked science. He was good at it. He asked how could he best use his gifts and talents in this world. Medical doctor came to mind. “The more I thought about it,” he said, “the more it made sense.” Reyna came to PLU because he knew of its reputation for sending students to medical

allowing college students to take unique life pathways that might stray from conventional norms for the sake of their mental health, a topic she has advanced with her capstone research. Zambrano acknowledges her own challenges of transitioning to college and hopes to help other students who may be dealing with similar struggles. She expanded more on her passion for psychology and advice-giving in a Q&A session. What made you decide to attend PLU? I thankfully had a really good GPA in high school, so I

. That proved to be true. Parsons would graduate PLU with a degree in finance, taking a position at Weider Nutrition, the maker of sports drinks and nutrition bars. Health and fitness was one of his two passions (the other being gaming and software). Parsons worked his way up the ladder, rising to VP of marketing and product development. By any measure, a good gig. But after a while, it was time to follow his other passion. So he left his post and looked for a job in the gaming industry. Which raises

the campus is known for.” Stockton said NOMT started as an underground production, and no real process was instituted to plan the event. Currently, NOMT is a widely-attended event that attracts a large turnout each year. NOMT is a showcase of musical numbers from a variety of shows. Each year is different, and the musical numbers are chosen and assigned by the current student director. Stockton is directing this year’s NOMT as part of her Capstone project. “The logistics of it has been very

September 15, 2009 Giving a people a voice, a face Filmmaker Neda Sarmast stood in front of more than 200 attending PLU students preparing for the screening of her documentary. Her film, “Nobody’s Enemy: Youth Culture in Iran,” takes the viewer into Iran to learn about, listen to and meet the youth of Iran. The size of the crowd was impressive, exciting to Sarmast. “I was just so moved to see how powerful you are and how powerful your international programs are,” she told the crowd about her